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 01, 2017 Wednesday There were 9 obituaries published today Arthur Joseph Cheverie - 81 rs Theresa Ann Cameron - 58 yrs Robert Lee Harnish - 71 yrs Elizabeth Marie “Betty” O’Neil - 75 yrs Lorraine Rogers - Harold Holmes Briand - 84 yrs James “Arthur “Art” King - Margaret Florence “Peggy” MacPhail - 71 yrs Florence Broderick - 67 yrs Arthur Joseph Cheverie Passed on: January 30th, 2017 It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Arthur Joseph Cheverie, age 81, from 312 Esplande, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney on Monday, January 30, 2017. Born in Pictou, he was the son of the late Ronald and Agnes (MacDonald) Cheverie. Arthur was very proud of his 35 years as a friend of Bill W. He is survived by his sister, Mary Theresa and her family, Mass., as well as his several nieces and nephews. Arthur was predeceased by his sister, Clara and brother, Ronald Jr. We would like to thank the staff of the YMCA for your help during his time of need. Thank you the Sydney Home Care, VON and Meals on Wheels, for all your care and help. A special thank you to Ernie and Karen Bernasky for their friendship and care. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Reception and visitation to follow the service in the funeral home. ‘Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand’ - Marie Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at chantfuneralhome.ca <http://chantfuneralhome.ca/>. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of… Theresa Ann Cameron Passed on: January 30th, 2017 Theresa Ann Cameron, 58, died peacefully on January 30, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Michael ‘Mickey’ and Gladys (Thompson) MacInnis. Theresa was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was extremely proud of her grandchildren and loved spending time with them. She was a loyal and dedicated employee - starting her career at K-Mart, and continuing on at Canadian Tire for the last 20 years. Theresa also loved to crochet and bake- her shortbread cookies are legendary. She had a special place in her heart for her cats Iggy and Mookie. She is survived by her husband, Joe, her partner of 40 years and daughters, Sharon (Justin), Joanne (Jeff). She is also survived by grandchildren, Reid, Aaron, Joshua and Evelyn; siblings, Josephine (Ron), Charlie (Janice), Mary ‘Dee’, Frances (Paul), John (Milley), George, Mae (Gordie), Joe (Barbara); her aunt, Emily; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be missed dearly by her close and special friend, Deana and her loving Canadian Tire Family. Besides her parents, she is also predeceased by her mother and father-in-law, Edward ‘Teddy’ and Ada Cameron. Special thank you to Dr. Paul Murphy, Dr. Jason Osbourne and the nurses at the CBRH ER department who went above and beyond supporting our family. Cremation has taken place; all are invited to a time of remembrance, on Thursday February 2, 2017 from 2-4 at the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Interment will take place at a later date in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Theresa’s memory can be made to the Cape Breton Cancer Center, or the Canadian Tire Jump Start Foundation. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.chantfuneralhome.ca <http://www.chantfuneralhome.ca/>. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of... ROBERT LEE HARNISH Born In: ST.PETER'S, Nova Scotia Born: December 16th, 1945 Passed in: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia Passed on: January 30th, 2017 Robert Lee Harnish, 71, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, January 30, 2017, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born December 16, 1945, in St. Peter’s, he was a son of the late Kitchener and Ida (MacRae) Harnish. For his entire career, Robert was employed at the accounting firm, MGM. He was a member of United Heritage Church, Sydney. Robert was also an avid golfer. He is survived by his loving wife, Rosena (Smith); sons, Shane (Shauna) and Chad; daughter, Tanya (Andy); grandchildren, Hannah, Austin and Hailey. He is also survived by his brother, Basil, Sydney; sisters, Ronola Stone, St. Peter’s, Bessie (Walter) Cullen, Florida, Shirley (Cliff) Brannan, Thunder Bay, Mary (Allan) Blois, Halifax, Carolyn (Frank) Jones, Sydney, Elsie MacLeod, Sydney, Sandra Murrin, Sydney and Lynn (Dennis) Barnhill, Truro; brothers-in-law, Buddy MacRae and Larry Hosanna. He will be greatly missed by many extended family members and friends. Robert was a hardworking man who loved his family and friends. Robert was predeceased by his brothers, Earl and William; sisters, Eileen MacRae and Rebecca Hosanna; brothers-in-law, Leo Stone and Jack MacLeod. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at United Heritage Church on Friday 11 a.m., with Rev. Rosemary Godin officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the palliative care unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca <http://www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca/> or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca <mailto:sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca>. Elizabeth “Betty” Marie O'Neil Born In: SYDNEY Born: May 18th, 1941 Passed on: January 30th, 2017 In the early morning of January 30, 2017, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Betty, gained her wings, leaving us with broken hearts and great sadness. Betty was born in Sydney on May 18, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Neil Stephen and Annie Mae MacLean. Betty was predeceased by her husband, Colin and her much loved and never forgotten son, Ronnie. She will be greatly missed by her family, Arlene, Stevie (Melinda), Cathy, Gary (Belinda), Linda (Claude) Coleman, Kelly (Karen). All her precious grandchildren, Courtney, Alisha Galloway, Leandra Barry, Krystian, Julian, Kendra O’Neil, Janna, Katelyn Bates, Logan, Luke, Lochlan O’Neil and Claudia Coleman, and her great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Wynn, Harper, Darcy, Liam and Shayla; her sisters, Ann (Bill) Daigle, Lexi (Gordie) Reid, Rose Dean, Eileen Williams and her brother, John (Karen). She was predeceased by her sister, Marie Steel and very special brother-in-law, Freeman Dean. She will be missed by her sisters and brothers-in-law and all her nieces and nephews. Betty has been blessed with a 2nd loving family at Harbourstone. She was very fortunate to be loved and to love all of the staff on Mira Bay. Thank you. Betty loved spending her summers on the Benacadie Mountain surrounded by her family and having many cups of tea. She had a very special relationship with all her aunts and uncles. By request of the family no flowers. Memorial donations can be made to the Cancer Patient Care Fund. Words of comfort can be forwarded to the family by visiting www.chantfuneralhome.ca <http://www.chantfuneralhome.ca/>. Cremation has taken place. Family will receive visitors Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 from 11a.m. - 12:45 p.m. at Chant’s Funeral Home, with funeral service to celebrate her life at 1 p.m. with Sheldon Chant officiating and a reception to follow. Burial will take place at a later date.