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 25, 2017 Saturday There were 7 obituaries published today Umberto “Bert” Cesaroni - June Christine (Bennett-Ralph) Bell - 54 yrs Margaret Ann “Peggy” Small - 92 yrs Abraham Peter Murray - 97 yrs Joseph Martin Sutherland - 89 yrs Martha Veronica Stevens - Gerard Phillip MacKinnon - 53 yrs Umberto 'BERT' Cesaroni Born In: BELGIUM Born: March 6th, 1950 Passed in: BADDECK, Nova Scotia Passed on: February 20th, 2017 It's with our deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Bert who left us on Feb. 20, 2017 at Buchanan Memorial Hospital. Bert was the middle child of his predeceased parents, Gino Cesaroni & Caterina Chicco. Born in Belgium on March 6, 1950 he moved with his family to Toronto in 1958 and to St.Margaret's Village, Cape Breton with his wife & three children in 1981. Bert fought a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis & other obstacles but like his days before being diagnosed with MS at age 26, he fought the good fight. He often spoke stories of his healthier days especially his time working as a bouncer in Toronto at Beverly Hills, he never backed down from anyone or anything & always spoke his mind before and after his diagnosis of MS. Bert was able to strike up a conversation with anyone no matter if he knew them or not & he enjoyed trying his luck at the casino or reeling in a fish. He also enjoyed watching his old westerns or listening to his favorite Eagles or Neil Diamond songs. He was very proud of the home he put a lot of work into for his wife & children upon moving to St. Margaret's Village & could often be seen taking in the great view. Bert will always be remembered for his realness, his will power, his strength & his love for his entire family. He leaves behind his loving wife, Elaine who stood by his side through good & bad; his daughter, Carolyn (Allan) and children, Victoria, Cassandra, Catryna & Cameron and his other daughter, Cathy (Simon) and children, Vanessa & William, and his son, Shane (Patti) and child, Vienna. Bert was very proud of & loved all his children, grandchildren & four great-grandchildren. Also he leaves behind his brother, Carlo & his five sisters, Anna (Steve), Gloria (Bob), Nadia, Mary & Tella (Jim) whom he wished he lived closer to & loved dearly. Celebration of Bert's life & burial of his cremated remains will be announced at a later date. Always in our memories & forever loved; rest easy Bert & God bless you. Words of comfort may be fo JUNE CHRISTINE BELL (BENNETT-RALPH) Passed in: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Passed on: February 13th, 2017 June Christine Bell (Bennett-Ralph), age 54, of Thedford passed away Monday, February 13th, 2017 at Bluewater Health in Sarnia with her family by her side. June was the best friend and wife of Tom for over 30 years, and together they raised their family of three children, Athena (Matt), Jason (Jenn) and Chad (Christine). Loved grandmother of Hailie, Andrew, Adam, Trevor, and Emma. Sister of Joan (Allan) and Florence; loved sister-in –law of Lynn, John and Jack. Predeceased by her parents James and Agnes Bennett and siblings Jamie, Emily and Heather. June was the beloved daughter-in-law of Marie and Marshall (1999); sister-in-law to Doug (Barbara), Steve (Debbie) and John. Predeceased by sisters-in-law, Joanne and Christine and nephew, Shaun. Loved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Originally of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, June was well known in her community of Thedford, living and shining in gold and sparkle. Funeral service was held on February 18, 2017 officiated by Rev. Dr. Christine O’Reilly. Interment followed at Pinehill Cemetry. Donations may be made to the Canandian Cancer Society Margaret Ann (Peggy) Small Born: June 29th, 1924 Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed on: February 23rd, 2017 Margaret Ann (Peggy) Small passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 in Parkstone Enhanced Care, Halifax. She was born June 29, 1924 in Inverness County, daughter of the late Danny Sandy and Jessie Agnes (Cameron) MacNeil of Mabou. She is survived by daughters, Carolyn Anne Pickering (Dale), Estelle (Patrick Kilhenny); son, Donald (Janice); grandchildren, Jodi Ann (Clayton Moore), Tara Leigh; Neil (Leanne Jones); and Nikki (Chris Walton) and special niece, Anne (Small) and Rory MacNeil. She is also survived by her brother, Eddie; sisters, Maud (Omer) Campbell and Catherine MacDonald and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, John William (Jack) Small (54 years married); daughter, Janie; brothers, Alex, Neil, Joseph (Joe), Edward and sisters, Annie Mae Rankin-MacDonald, Rebecca MacNeil, Betty MacDonald and Belle Campbell. Peggy lived, with more fun and good laughs than heartaches, in Dartmouth, Iona, Westmount and Mabou throughout her adult life. She cherished her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends and numerous family pets deeply. She loved tea and sweets and a good game of cards and was a proud member of the MacNeil Clan, doing her best to abide by the Clan motto “Buaidh No Bas”, or Conquer or Die. In her lifetime, she grew to be her own prototype, a unique character with a great attitude about life. She passed along to her children a love of quality cooking and the values of humour, caring for family and had a deep sense of friendship, making new friends in her later years in Shannex in Halifax. The family thanks Shannex and its staff for its care of her and appreciation for her during her time there. Resting in St. Mary’s Church, Mabou on Monday from 1-1:45 p.m. from where funeral mass will be offered at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bernie MacDonald presiding, burial will take place at a later date in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Westmount. Memorial donations can be made to your local animal shelters (Peggy loved animals), L’Arche Cape Breton. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Green’s Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Messages to the Family may be conveyed at www.greensfuneralhome.ca <http://www.greensfuneralhome.ca/>.