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 February 28, 2017 Tuesday There were 9 obituaries published today John Joseph Perfect - 69 yrs Daniel Raymond “Dan” McIsaac - 81 yrs Robert Francis “Chocolates” Murphy - 48 yrs Jean Dorothy (Hefford) Hiscock - Bernadette “Bernee” Perin - 84 yrs Frank Long - 81 yrs Margaret Effie “Margie” Parr - 49 yrs Aubrey Matheson Ross - 90 yrs Vida Elaine Miller - 75 yrs John Joseph Perfect Passed on: February 25th, 2017 John Joe Perfect age 69 passed away February 25, 2017. Born in New Waterford he was the son of the late John Joseph and Hester (Gouthro) Perfect. He is survived by Lina Perfect, mother of his sons Joseph and Troy Perfect, as well as his daughter, Dianne Hicks; grandchildren, Kyle, Mitchell and Julia Hicks, Alyssa Perfect and Ethan Sharpe. He will also be sadly missed by brothers, Gerard, Timmy; sisters, Elizabeth Cameron, Rose (Leo) Porrier; sister-in-law, Theresa Perfect and 17 nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his daughter, Lisa Anastasia in infancy; brother, Danny; sister, Joyce (Billy) MacLellan and brother-in-law, Danny Cameron. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., in the V.J.McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith Street, New Waterford. The Funeral Service officiated by Deacon Leo Penny will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/>. Daniel Raymond ‘Dan’ McIsaac Born In: New Waterford, Nova Scotia Born: December 5th, 1935 Passed in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia Passed on: February 26th, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Raymond McIsaac, 81 of Glace Bay. Dan passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the Glace Bay Hospital. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Born on December 5, 1935 in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Allan and Flora (MacDougall) McIsaac. Dan worked for 25 years with the Nova Scotia Department of Housing followed by 12 years with Coldwell Banker as a real estate agent. A man with great devotion to his family, he spent nearly 50 summers camping with his family and friends at the Ben Eoin Beach Campground. Very proud of his Scottish Heritage, Dan enjoyed many years as the Chief of the New Waterford Gaelic Society, sang with a Cape Breton based Gaelic Choir, attended Gaelic classes at Cape Breton University and travelled to Scotland on two occasions. An avid sports fan, Dan could often be found following his favorite Boston based sports teams. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus, served on the St. Anne’s Church Parish Council and was a ham radio operator (handle VE1 CBL). Dan is survived by his wife of 60 years, Annette (Legere), Glace Bay; his daughter, Debbie (Darrell) MacKinnon, Glace Bay; grandson, Daniel MacKinnon, Kentville; sister, Carmie (Billie) Sehl, New Brunswick; sister, Neila (Joseph) Nugent, Lingan; brother, Mel (Linda) McIsaac, Truro; sister, Heather Kavanaugh, New Waterford. Besides his parents, Dan was predeceased by his brother, Mel (in infancy) and brother-in-law, Bobby Kavanaugh. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. The funeral mass, officiated by Fr. Leo Boone is Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Anne’s Church, Glace Bay followed by a reception in the foyer. Donations in memory of Dan may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at:www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/>. ROBERT FRANCIS 'CHOCOLATES' MURPHY Born In: NAPANEE Born: June 6th, 1968 Passed on: February 25th, 2017 It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Robert Francis 'Chocolates' Murphy, 48, of New Waterford on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Robert was born on June 6, 1968 in Napanee, Ontario to Antoinette (Roach) Murphy and the late Raymond Murphy. Robert was known for his great sense of humour and always lending a helpful hand. He always loved making the kids laugh and was a big kid at heart. Robert was very proud of his sons and adored them. In younger years, he enjoyed playing soccer and was a member of the NSSAF provincial winning high school soccer team at Breton Education Centre in 1985. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him. and many friends. Robert was predeceased by his father, Raymond Murphy. Robert leaves behind his three sons, Robbie, Jarrett, and Stephen; special friend, Sherry McKinnon (mother of his sons, Robbie and Jarrett). He lived with and will also leave behind his mother, Antoinette Murphy; three sisters, Paulette (Greg), Jannette (Bill), Rose (Allan); one brother, Raymond (Ann); eight nieces and nephews; 10 great-nieces and nephews Visitation will be held on Friday, March 3, 2017 from 3 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 4 p.m. all in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel, 380 Smith St., New Waterford, with Deacon Leo Penny officiating. Cremation will follow with burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery at a later date. A luncheon will take place at the Army, Navy, Airforce, Unit 217, New Waterford, immediately following the funeral service. Donations in his memory may be made to Mental Health Services at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/>.