Inverness Oran 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 WELCOM Inverness Oran Obits January 18, 2017 Wednesday There were 6 obituaries published today POIRIER (BOURGEOIS), ROSE ANNA - 83 YRS MACEACHERN, COLIN J. - LEBLANC (CHIASSON), HELENE CECILIA - 88 YRS GILLIS (ROMARD), ANNE CECIL - 80 YRS ARSENAULT, LEO JOSEPH - 67 YRS TIMMONS, KATHERINE ELIZABETH JANE - 84 YRS POIRIER Rose Anna (Bourgeois) Poirier, age 83, Père Girroir Apartments, Cheticamp, passed away on January 11th, 2017, in Sacred Heart Community Health Centre. Born in Cheticamp, she was a daughter of the late Simon and Rose (Chiasson) Bourgeois. Rose Anna worked at Hôpital Sacré-Coeur and as an office administrator at the Cooperative Fish Plant until her retirement. She was a devoted caregiver to her husband and her tante Julie, a second mother to her younger brothers and sisters, as well as to her many nieces and nephews. Surviving are son Michel Poirier (Cindy LeBlanc), Cheticamp; daughter Nicole Poirier (Mark Poirier), Scoudouc, N.B.; brothers Yvon Bourgeois (Denise), Moncton, N.B. and Simon Joe Bourgeois (Jeanne), Cheticamp; sisters Luce Colombe Leblanc, Sadie Mae Aucoin (Joseph), Ethel Aucoin (Marcellin), and Léona Aucoin, all of Cheticamp and Yvonne McLaughlin (Livain), Fredericton, N.B.; precious granddaughter Krysten Anna; sister-in-law Gemma Bourgeois, Sydney; brother-in-law Henri Maillet, Cheticamp and many special nieces and nephews. Predeceased by husband Ernest Poirier; brothers Léo Bourgeois and Charlie Bourgeois; and sister Marie Eva Maillet. The body rested at Cheticamp Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held at St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations to Canadian Diabetes Association, Canadian Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd. Condolences may be sent to cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca <mailto:cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca>. MacEACHERN Colin J. MacEachern of St. John, New Brunswick, formerly of Port Hawkesbury and Boston, MA., passed away on December 30th, 2016. Devoted father of David, Danny, Dwayne, and Albert and the late Bobby and Scott; loving grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 14; and brother of Isabelle MacLean of Toronto and the late Joseph and Charles MacEachern. Funeral from the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home was held on Saturday, January 7th, followed by a funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Roslindale. Relatives and friends were kindly invited. Visiting hours were held Friday, January 6th. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Colin's memory to MA. Association for the Blind, 200 Ivy St., Brookline, MA 02446. For directions and guestbook visit www.pemurrayfuneral.com. LeBLANC Helene Cecilia LeBlanc, age 88, Foyer Pere Fiset, Cheticamp, formerly of East Margaree, passed away on January 7th, 2017, in the guest home. Born in Belle Cote, she was a daughter of the late Arsen J. and Zelie (MacFarlane) Chiasson. She was a devoted member of St. Michael's Parish Church, Margaree, a member of the C.W.L. and volunteered her time in her younger years. Helene worked in Toronto at Dominion Stores as a cashier for many years before coming back to Cape Breton. She also worked at Paul Pix Restaurant before retiring. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. She was predeceased by husband Francis M. LeBlanc; brothers Yvon, Gus, Gerard, Bert, and Albert; and two sisters in infancy. Visitation was held at St. Michaels Parish Hall, East Margaree. Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, January 11th, 2017, in St. Michael's Church, East Margaree with Father Angus MacDougall officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Foyer Pere Fiset or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd. Condolences may be sent to cheticampftmeral@ns.aliantzinc.ca <mailto:cheticampftmeral@ns.aliantzinc.ca>. GILLIS Anne Cecile (Romard) Gillis, age 80, Cheticamp, passed away on January 7th, 2017, in Sacred Heart Community Health Centre. Born in Cheticamp, she was a daughter of the late Anselm à Baptiste LeFort and Zabine (Chiasson) LeFort. Anne Cecile or Aunt Cecile was a great mom, grandmother, aunt, and a friend to everyone. She worked at the NDA School cafeteria and then at Sacred Heart Hospital. After retiring, she worked at Fraser's Motel to help with the cleaning of the rooms. She had become known in the community and had given freely of her time for causes and associations throughout the community for many, many years. She offered her kindness to all, through good times and bad, helping people celebrate all kinds of milestones: births, baptisms, weddings, graduations, etc., as well as helping them through the loss of a loved one. Anne Cecile était une grande Acadienne et son départ est une perte pénible pour sa famille, ses amis, et toute la communauté. Surviving are daughter Priscille (Kenneth) Fraser, Cheticamp; brother Vincent (Florence) LeFort, Cheticamp; sister Rita Deveau, Shediac, N.B.; grandson Keith Fraser; and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by first husband Arthur Romard; second husband Allan Gillis; son Marcel Romard; brothers Joseph, Zenon, Alfred, Gabriel, and Louise Philip; sisters Anne Cecile, Marie Stella, and Marguerite; and niece Lucille. The body rested at Cheticamp Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held on Friday, January 13th, in St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Sacred Heart Hospital Charitable Foundation. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd. Condolences may be sent to cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca <mailto:cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca>. ARSENAULT Leo Joseph Arsenault, East Margaree. Born in East Margaree, September 8th, 1949, to parents Willie and Annie-Rose (Doucet) Arsenault. My dad, Leo, lived life in an easy, simple way, but loved whole-heartedly. He loved to play cards, read his books, and to do crossword puzzles. He often did favours for people such as driving them to where they needed to go. Some of his favourite and cherished times were those spent with his son, Jean Paul. Accompanied by him while driving to work, we would listen to Fan 590, a Toronto radio station, and have many memorable conversations. In 2012, Leo wanted to spend some time with his elderly mother so he retired and moved back home to East Margaree. At home his kitchen was often filled with family and friends trying to have a conversation over the loud volume of CJFX radio or Zoomer Radio. However, it did not matter how loud the volume of the radio or how loud people talked, nothing matched the heights of his “larger-than-life personality”. Leo went to St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, and afterwards moved to Toronto, ON, where he was a key-player in the market research industry. He was “one of the few people that could be very down to earth and very professional at the same time”. The people he had worked with were very sad to hear of his passing. His friend Clyde, family members, Thomas, Clarence, Rita, his pet Chihuahua, Jack (often called his other son), and many other family and friends ensured his life was full of love and care as his health declined. In August his son Jean Paul also moved to Cape Breton to spend precious time with his dad. Leo is survived by his son Jean Paul; and sister Rita. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by stepfather Joseph Cormier; stepbrother, Marcel Armand; and stepsister, Pauline Dunn. Visitation was held at St. Michael’s Church, East Margaree, on Wednesday, January 11th. Funeral followed with Father Duncan MacIsaac officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Sacred Heart Hospital Foundation or charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Funeral Co-operative, Margaree Valley. Online condolences at: sunsetfuneralco.op@gmail.com <mailto:sunsetfuneralco.op@gmail.com>. TIMMONS Katherine Elizabeth Jane Timmons of Margaree Centre passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, January 8th, 2017, at Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck. She was born in Margaree Centre on February 5th, 1932, the daughter of John J. and Olive C. (Ross) Timmons. Kaye was a member of Wilson United Church, Margaree Centre. She was a homemaker who enjoyed playing cards, knitting, camping, and especially spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her companion of 22 years Walter Hinkley; sons Hal and Ronald (Harriet) Timmons, Margaree Centre; daughter Rita (Alex) Arsenault, East Margaree; and brother Lawrence Timmons, Inverary Manor. Also survived by grandchildren Georgeanna, Hughie, Michael, Elizabeth, Daniel, Jennifer, Glenda, Ashley, Russell, Kathy, Brendan, Chelsey, Wade, Fabian, Bennie, Douglas, Dana, and Travis; 39 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 33 years Benjamin Timmons; infant son Bennie John and son Wayde; two infant brothers Johnnie and Lawrence; sisters Annie and Coletta; and stepdaughter Doreen Gale. Visitation was held on Thursday, January 12th, 2017, at Sunset Funeral Co-operative Funeral Home, Margaree Valley. Funeral Service was held on Friday, January 13th, 2017, at Wilson United Church, Margaree Centre. Memorial donations may be made to Wilson United Church Cemetery Fund. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Sunset Funeral Co-operative, Margaree Valley. Online condolences at sunsetfuneralco.op@gmail.com <mailto:sunsetfuneralco.op@gmail.com>.