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 18, 2017 Saturday There were 12 obituaries published today Theresa Agnes McPhee - 91 yrs Stephen Rodney Howarth - 69 yrs Sister Florence Patrice Nearing - 100 yrs James Edward “Red Jim” MacDonald - 76 yrs John “Butch” McGillivray - 71 yrs Corinne Sampson - 67 yrs Greg “Dion" DeMarco - 39 yrs Clarence Bernard “”Peter” Marsh - David Stephen Poulette - 67 yrs Donald “Whip” Whalen - 89 yrs Shane Renard Nugent - 49 yrs Benjamin “Ben” Bernick - GREG DION DEMARCO Born In: SYDNEYMINES, Nova Scotia Born: June 14th, 1977 Passed on: February 15th, 2017 With saddened hearts, we regret to announce the sudden passing of Greg Dion Demarco, age 39, on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. The son of Kathy McGean and Greg Demarco, Dion was born in Sydney Mines on June 14, 1977. From his early years as a young boy pedaling his bike up the street to his last days, he never backed down from any challenge that life put in front of him. Dion spent his adult years as a dedicated employee of Snow White Dry Cleaners. He loved life, his family and children "to the moon and back". Whether near or far, his loved ones were always close in his heart. Left to mourn Dion's passing are his parents, and his children, Logan (Nick), Jordan, Chastity, Jeremy, Brandon, Alyssa and granddaughter, Aleah. Dion is survived by brothers, Nick (Angela), Chris (Erin), both of Alberta; step-brother, Joey and step-sister, Marie. He is also survived by step-father, Dale; grandparents, Ethel Mae and Carmen Demarco and Christina (Boyd) Crews, Sydney Mines. Dion was predeceased by his loving grandfather, role model and friend, Gerald "Jerry" Crews. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 19, 2017 in J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, from 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass will take place Monday at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. James Oliver officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Cape Breton Regional Hospital Stroke Unit. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to his family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com <http://www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com/>. "Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us every day." CLARENCE BERNARD (PETER) MARSH Born In: MILL CREEK, Nova Scotia Born: June 9th, 1938 Passed in: NORTH SYDNEY, Nova Scotia Passed on: February 16th, 2017 It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of our husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, Clarence Bernard (Peter) Marsh, on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Mill Creek on June 9, 1938, he was the son of the late John and Emma (Jessome) Marsh. Clarence worked for 35 years for Devco, at both the Prince and Princess Collieries. He enjoyed gardening and fishing with his buddy Barry Buffett (Buffy). Clarence is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Audrey Eileen (Betty) Marsh; sons, Blaine (Joanie) Marsh, South Shore, and Glen (Cheryl) Marsh, Halifax; daughters, Heather (Billy) Johnston, Sydney Mines, and Arlene (George) Pink, Mill Creek. Also surviving are his brother, Louis (Norma) Marsh, Little Pond; a sister, Margaret Harrington, Ontario, 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and his dog, Mickey. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his grandson, Kobe Clarence Pink; brothers, Sylvester, Theodore, Wilfred, James, Gerald, Tommy and Lawrence and sisters, Marcella, Mary, Regis, Evelyn, Marie and Emmaline. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Michel McKeough, and the nursing staff, 4th and 5th floor, Northside General Hospital, for the care and compassion shown during his illness. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, February 20, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Bras d’Or, with Fr. Peter McLeod officiating. A luncheon will follow in the parish hall. Words of comfort may be forwarded to his family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com <http://www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com/>. Dad, you can breathe easy now, You are flying with the Angels. David Poulette David Stephen Poulette, 67, of 365 Castle Bay Road, Eskasoni, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Stephen and Ann Madeline (Sylliboy) Poulette. He was a member of Holy Family Parish, Eskasoni. David was a champion horseshoe competitor, loved to go fishing and made many Christmas wreaths over the years. He worked at Crane Cove Seafood’s and was a fisherman most of his life. He dabbled with music playing the guitar with his brothers and friends. Bingo was a big part of David’s pastimes. He is survived by his wife, the former Mildred Gould; daughters, Charlotte Anne, Claudia (Joey), Mag (Duma), Cheryl (Danny), Amanda, Melissa (Stuart), Irene (Myles), Elizabeth Rose, Marianna, all of Eskasoni; sons, Alphonse (Annie), Brad, Curtis (Shaelene), Kevin (Jasine), all of Eskasoni; Wilfred ‘Jr.’ (Olivia), Whycocomagh, David Jr. (Stacey), Eskasoni; sisters, Rosie and Nancy, both of Eskasoni; Martha, Truro; brothers, Benjamin (Bridgette), Levi and Howard, all of Eskasoni and Maynard (Gina), Whycocomagh. Also surviving are 38 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 3 godchildren Cindy, Molly and Valerie and by numerous nieces and nephews. David was predeceased by his first wife, Jean Catherine (Marshall), his son Buford ‘B.J.’; daughter, Sandra, 3 grandchildren Thomas Ryan, Kendra and Sienna; brothers, Charlie, Francis, Walter and sister, Betty. Visitation for Mr. Poulette will begin after 7 p.m. in the family residence at 365 Castle Bay Road, Eskasoni on Monday, February 20, 2017. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22 at Holy Family Church with Rev. Martin MacDougall officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery, Eskasoni. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com <http://www.twcurry.com/>. Donald Whalen Born In: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Born: January 28th, 1927 Passed in: Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada Passed on: January 20th, 2017 Donald (WHIP) Whalen 89, Moncton, New Brunswick formally from Sydney River, NS It is with great sadness that the family of Donald “Whip” Whalen announce that he passed away suddenly on Friday, January 20 at his home in Riverview, one week prior to his 90th birthday. Born in Sault St. Marie, Ontario in 1927, Whip moved to Sydney from Saint John in 1947 to play hockey for the Sydney Millionaires where he met his wife of 63 years, the former Bertilla MacDonald. He was inducted into the Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame in 2000 as a member of the 1948 Sydney Millionaires team that won the Maritime championship title and went on to play for the Allan Cup against the Toronto Marlboros at Maple Leaf Gardens. After an injury ended his hockey career, Whip went to work for the Cape Breton Post in Sydney. After retirement, he and Bertilla enjoyed travelling the world from Florida, to Spain to Mexico but always returning to Margaree Forks to spend time fishing the Margaree River, golfing in Cheticamp and spending time with family. He will be missed by his children, Mike (Connie) Groves Point, Joe (Paul), Chelsea, Que, Darlyne, Moncton, Alfie (Sylvia), Eastern Passage; his grandchildren Troy (Emily), Calgary, Kirk (Kelly), Calgary; Devin (Jessie) Toronto; Jason Power (Laura), Saint John; Aaron Power, Moncton; Kayla (Sean), Coles Harbour; his great grandchildren, Tavin, Calgary, Oliver, Cole Harbor and Essen and Lochlan Toronto. Cremation has taken place. Private memorial service will take place at a later date. SHANE RENARD NUGENT Born In: VAL CARTIER, Quebec Born: July 3rd, 1967 Passed in: FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta Passed on: February 3rd, 2017 It is with very heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Shane Renard Nugent, 49, on Friday, February 3, 2017, in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Shane was born July 3, 1967, in Val Cartier, Quebec, but spent the majority of his life in Florence, Nova Scotia. He was the son of the late Thomas and Mary Nugent. Shane graduated from Memorial High School with a trade in heavy-duty mechanics. His love of automotives and everything mechanical lead him to a successful career as a rig manager. He worked for 15 years in the Alberta oil sands, mainly with Calmena Energy Services. He quickly rose to success at Calmena, winning rig of the year two years in a row. He was very proud of his loyal crew and the accomplishments they were able to achieve. Although Shane spent most of his drilling career in Alberta, he also ventured overseas to Kenya, where he worked hard doing geothermal wells. He was no stranger to the east coast way of life as well; during his younger years he sailed all over doing deep-sea fishing to support his family. Shane always put his family first, even though providing for them meant he had to be away. Some of Shane’s favorite pastimes were walking around Florence beach with his grandchildren, camping with family, four wheeling with his friends, and his evening drives with his “Sherryberry”. Shane Nugent was a wonderful man who touched the hearts of every one he met; his kindness and generosity were like no other. We will all miss his sense of humor that could fill a room and put a smile on anyone’s face. He is survived by his children, Shane, Shayna (Colten), Tyler (Gabby) and Ryan; his fiancé and love of his life, Sherry Lawrence; mother of his children, Laura Leah; brother, Thomas; sisters, Valerie (Pat), Debbie (Henny) and Thelma (Mike). His memory will be preserved in the hearts of the people he loved most, his grandchildren, Peyton, Lennon, Paysley, Brayden, Aubree and Greyson. Visitation for Shane Nugent will be held in J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, from 2-4 p.m. A celebration of his life will take place at 4 p.m. in the funeral home. Donations in Shane’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Words of comfort may be forwarded to his family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com <http://www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com/>. BENJAMIN (BEN) BERNICK Remembering Ben Sadly, native son, Benjamin (Ben) Bernick passed away in mid-November 2016, in Ottawa, where he lived with his beloved wife Bila and their son Jordan, who were his greatest loves. Ben grew up in Sydney where he went to Colby School, Woodill Jr. High, and Sydney Academy. He and Bila married in Sydney. After Jordan was born they moved to Israel, where they lived for 20 years. In Israel Ben work for the US Embassy where he coached and played for the very successful Scorpions softball team. Ben and Bila returned to Canada, finally settling in Ottawa where they lived for the past 15 years. Just last summer Ben and Bila returned to Cape Breton to spend time with friends and relatives. Even though Ben had been away from home for approximately 35 years, his deep love for the island never diminished. While in Cape Breton Ben and Bila spent time in Dundee, Sydney, Ingonish, Margaree Harbour and yes, they even drove the Cabot Trail. Those who knew Ben growing up, in Sydney, would remember him for his "take no prisoners" and ferocious competitive spirit in whatever sport he did especially tennis and basketball and his adventurous approach to life. To his closest friends Ben will be remembered always for being there when it really mattered and his quick wit. We will truly miss Ben and thank him for being such an important part of our lives growing up in Cape Breton and beyond. Ben, you will be with us always. The Colby Boys