Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths March 07, 2017 Tuesday There were 4 obituaries published today Joan Diane MacKay - Robert B. “Bob” MacMillan - 71 yrs Brenda Anne “Anna” MacSween - 70 yrs Joseph “Buddy” Young - 78 yrs Joan Diane MacKay Born: July 27th, 1946 Passed on: March 5th, 2017 Diane lived her life surrounded by the people she loved and her final days and moments were filled with the same. A testament to the impact she had on everyone she touched, family and friends from near and far gathered at the VG Hospital and in homes from Cape Breton to Newfoundland and beyond to give her their support and love in her final days. After a spirited fight, our dear mother, daughter, sister and friend passed on March 5, 2017. Born in Glace Bay on July 27, 1946 to Claude and Lillian O’Hara, Diane was a true Cape Bretoner, living in Louisbourg and, most recently, in Albert Bridge for her entire life. She loved the people of this place and the beauty of the Mira River. There was nothing that filled Diane’s heart more than a full house and an overflowing table, most especially at Christmas, a holiday she celebrated better than anyone we know. She was an endless source of cookies and sweets (all of which she performed quality control on), quilts and knitted treats, and an optimism and love of life that brought her, and everyone around her, utter joy. She taught all of us what family and friendship is all about and each of our lives was made better by having her in it. Diane is survived by daughters, Lori (Paul) MacKay Carroll and Amy MacKay (Les Herrington); granddaughter, Julia; grandsons, Dawson, Matthew and Ajai; father, Claude O’Hara and stepmother, Ruth; brothers, Claude (Judith) O’Hara and Shawn (Elaine) O’Hara; sisters, Wendy (Doug) MacPhee and Mary Lynn (Cecil) Crant; stepsister, Rebeckah (Ian) Hassam; stepbrother, Tony (Allison) O’Hara; in-laws, Harold (Michele) MacKay, Jean Wadden, Beth (Brian) Kehoe, Grant (Jacqueline) MacKay and sister-in-law, Ann MacKay, as well as many nieces, nephews and her loyal dog, Shelby who will miss her terribly. She was predeceased by her husband, Allan MacKay; infant daughter, Allena Michelle MacKay; mother, Lillian Mae (White) O’Hara; brother-in-law, Roddie Wadden and in-laws, Duncan and Haroldine MacKay. We take comfort in knowing that she is reunited with Dad, Michelle and her mother Lillian, all of whom she adored with her whole heart. The family would like to thank the team of doctors who did nothing short of perform miracles over the past decade. To Dr. Greg Myatt, Dr. Mark Walsh, the transplant team at the VG Hospital and the many nurses that cared for her: our deepest gratitude for all that you did. We owe the last ten years we had with her to you. Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 9. Both will be held at the First United Church of Louisbourg. A family burial will be held at a later date. Family flowers only, please. Donations in Diane’s memory may be made to the First United Church of Louisbourg. Finally, as the recipient of transplant organs that considerably extended her life, a wonderful tribute to Diane would be for friends and loved ones to sign their donor card. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.ca. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of... Robert B. ‘Bob’ MacMillan Passed on: March 5th, 2017 It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Robert B. 'Bob' MacMillan, 71, of New Waterford on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Waldow and Marie (MacLean) MacMillan. In earlier years, Bob was employed with the Cape Breton District School Board. Surviving are his former wife, Jean (DeWaepenaere) MacMillan; sons, Malcolm, Doug, Bruce and David; daughter, Colleen; sister, Pearl (Ed) Ouelette and six grandchildren. Besides his parents, Bob was predeceased by two brothers, Edward and Charles. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith Street, New Waterford. In honouring Bob's wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Brenda Anne ‘Anna’ MacSween Born: October 15th, 1946 Passed on: March 5th, 2017 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brenda Anne ‘Anna' MacSween on March 5, 2017. Anna was born on October 15, 1946 to the late Ronald 'Ranni' and Mamie MacDonald in New Waterford, NS. She grew up in New Waterford where she met her late husband Connie and started a family. As her children grew older she became a hairdresser and worked for many years in Sydney and Glace Bay, travelling to hair shows and keeping her many clients looking good until she decided a career change was in order. She then went on to study at night while still working as a hairdresser until she became a PCW and was hired on with the Maple Hill Manor where she worked until her retirement in the late 90’s. Nothing made Anna more proud then finally becoming a grandmother. She loved her grandsons more than anything and wouldn’t miss an opportunity to tell anyone who would listen about them or to show off her pictures of her boys. Anna loved her family and being at home and could often be found in her favorite place, the kitchen, whether it be making a big Sunday dinner as she often did or trying out a new recipe or making her famous spaghetti and meatballs. She was the consummate grandmother and loved nothing more than spending time in the kitchen with her grandsons while they tried out recipes. Anna loved to watch NASCAR and would never miss a race or the chance to see her favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., win a race. Left to mourn are her sons, Johnnie (Val) and Ronnie (Natashia); grandsons, Tristan, Brandon and Nicholas. Also left to mourn are her brothers, Neil (Gabby), Germany, Wayne (Maureen); sisters, Donna and Marion Lewis, all of New Waterford, and sisters-in law, Anita (Johnny) Martell, Sheila MacDonald, Sharon MacDonald and Martha Ropeck and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Connie, of 52 years as well as her brother, Ronnie; brother-in-law, Donnie MacSween; sister-in-law, Stella (Willy) White and mother and father-in-law, John and Bessie MacSween. We would like to thank the nursing staff and her doctors at New Waterford Hospital for her care in her final days. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. all in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel, 380 Smith Street, New Waterford, with Father Ray Huntley officiating. Donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Joseph (Buddy) Young Born: August 9th, 1938 Passed on: March 2nd, 2017 It is with sadness we announce the passing of Joseph (Buddy) Young on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Born August 9th, 1938, Bud was the son of the late Burns and Hazel (Gracie) Young. Bud is survived by his wife, Juanita and three children, Joe, Darlene and Ron, also a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren which he adored, especially his granddaughter and special friend, Nicole. Bud will also be missed and sweetly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. Bud had four surviving brothers, Sonny, Kenny, Rob and Phil and six sisters, Rose, Patsy, Mella, Phyllis, Georgie and Trudy. Some of Buds loves in life were playing his guitar and travelling in his motorhome. He had a good heart and a contagious laugh. Cremation has taken place without visitation or Mass, which was his request. No condolences or donations are required, just a simple thought and a smile from anyone that knew him. Goodbyes are not forever Goodbyes are not the end It simply means We will miss you Until we meet again.