Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths April 14, 2014 Monday There were 4 obituaries published today J. Scott MacDonald - 51 yrs Kilburn “Koby” Hawley - 65 yrs Noel Raymond Knockwood - 81 yrs Beverly Theresa Keagan-Woodfine - 47 yrs J. Scott MacDonald Passed on: April 9th, 2014 J. Scott MacDonald, 51, Halifax/Dominion, passed away peacefully at his residence in Halifax on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. He is survived by his mother Shirley and sister Mary Beth; his father Carl and stepsisters, Kim, Judy and Lisa, along with their families. Also left to mourn are his aunt and two uncles and their families. He will be sadly missed by his cousins in Virginia and California; as well as his long time special friends Cal McNeil and Terry Myles. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Billy and Annie MacDonald, Glace Bay, and Teresa and Rae Marion, Ottawa, stepmother Georgina and several aunts and uncles. Scott was a long-time employee of Bell Aliant. He had a deep rooted love of music, computers and any anything to do with the internet. Cremation has taken place under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., Halifax. Funeral service and internment will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the local Children’s Wish Foundation in Sydney, or charity of choice. Kilburn 'Koby' Hawley Born In: Ingonish Ferry Passed in: Ingonish Ferry Passed on: April 11th, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that we regret to announce the passing of a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Koby passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday April 11, 2014. Born in Ingonish Ferry, he was the son of the late James and Margaret Hawley. A member of St. Peter’s parish he is survived by his wife of 39 years, Agnes (Doyle); his children, Chrissie (Darren) and Nicholas (Marie); three grandchildren that were the light of his life, Emily, Duane and Seth; brothers and sisters, Patsy (Rollie), Carol (John), Jim (Bonnie), Reenie (Lawrence), Heather (Perry), Gordie (Renee) and JoAnn. Koby will also be missed by a very special mother-in-law, Emma and brother and sisters-in-law as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Born and raised a fisherman, he also followed in his father’s footsteps driving big trucks salting the roads. He loved long days on the water sword fishing and trawling. He dearly loved children and like nothing better than playing his guitar both for kitchen and shore parties or a good game of darts on a Friday night. A special thank you goes out to Jocelyn Barron, Wanda Barron, Dr. Ken Murray and Dr. Bernie Buffett for all their care and support. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his father-in-law Francis Doyle, brothers-in-law, Austin Doyle and Charlie Smith, sister-in-law Dolores Doyle and nephew Allan Robinson. Visitation for Kilburn will be held Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at 1 p.m. with funeral to follow at 2 p.m. in St. Peter’s Church, Ingonish Beach, with Fr. Lazarus Guria officiating. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to J.M. Jobes Funeral Home Sydney Mines. Donations can be made to the North of Smokey Palliative Care Society or a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com. Noel Raymond Knockwood Born: July 18th, 1932 Passed in: Millbrook Passed on: April 10th, 2014 It is with heavy hearts the family would like to announce the passing of respected Mi'kmaq Elder Noel Raymond Knockwood, 81, in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro, with his loving family and friends by his side. Noel Raymond Knockwood born July 18, 1932, son of the late John Stephen Knockwood and Teresa Eunice Simon, died Thursday, April 10, 2014. He is survived by Mary Susan Knockwood, mother of his six children, Vera (Pat) Gloade, Raymond, Pius (Stephanie), Edna (Ross) Singer, Gabriel (Mary), Basil (Tammy), Anna Nibby Woods, Christine Jacqueline Nibby as well as Amsodaqun Julien, Noel's companion, Iretia Cox, her children, Allan, Gerry and Keith. Noel is also survived by his grandchildren, Samantha, Gregory, Marilyn, Nathan, Rayvon, Kayla, Lyndon, Sage, Brent, Clarrisa, Reed, Blade, Ross Jr, Hannah, Olivia, Shelley, Adrian, Russell, Isabella and Rolan; great-grandchildren, Christian, Nicholas, Silipai, Thane and Easton. Noel was predeceased by stepbrothers, Stephen and Benjamin and stepsister, Lucy; brothers, Henry and Joseph. Surviving are sisters, Rose and Isabelle, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Noel's many lifetime achievements include, Shubenacadie Residential School survivor; Sergeant at Arms, Korean war veteran serving 413 days in combat and Keptin Grand Council. In 2002, Noel received a National Aboriginal Achievement Award for culture, heritage and spirituality. He received many other awards. Visitation Saturday, April 12 beginning at 2 p.m. at the residence of his son, Gabriel on 130 Fern Drive, Millbrook First Nation until Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 9 a.m. at which time Mr. Knockwood will be transferred to Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, where a Royal Canadian Legion Branch 26 Tribute will take place at 10:45 a.m. followed by Noel’s spiritual journey. Meal and Salite to follow at the Millbrook Community Hall. Live web-casting of the services from the funeral home will begin at 10:40 a.m. (Atlantic time) at www.ColchesterCommunity.com Beverly Theresa Keagan-Woodfine 47, North Sydney There are no endings beautiful Bev ... only new beginnings It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Bev, cherished mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Bev passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Bev was the daughter of Nora (Parks) Keagan and the late Thomas Keagan. She leaves behind to mourn her son Brian, daughter-in-law Kerry, and their children Mya, Alexa, and Landen. Daughter Ashley and granddaughter Ayla. Bev’s grandchildren were very special to her and they will miss their Nanny Bev tremendously. Bev is also survived by siblings, Danny ( Janice), Karen (Stuart), Tom (Oona), Jane ( Johnson) and Nancy (Greg); sister-inlaw Doreen (Late Angus). Also special sisters, Debbie and Kay. Bev also leaves behind many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly, Tracy, Amanda, Megan, Jennifer, Amy, Elizabeth, Katherine, Colleen, Thomas, Nathan, Jordan, Nicole, Hunter, Ralph, Brandy, Nora Jane, Joshlon, Krysta, Stephanie, Brandon, and Daniel. She was not only a special aunt to them but a dear friend as well. Bev was predeceased by her father Thomas in 1988, and her brother Angus in 2005. She was also predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Angus and Jane (McNeil) Keagan, her maternal grandparents, Daniel and Elizabeth (Bishop) Parks and by numerous aunts and uncles. Bev had a personality larger than life, a very keen sense of humour, and a very mischievous and infectious laugh and grin that will be missed by everyone. Family and friends were very special to Bev and she will be sincerely missed by all. Visitation for Bev will be held at W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney, on Tuesday, April 15 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in North Sydney on Wednesday, April 16 at 10 a.m. with Fr. Patrick O’Neill officiating. Cremation to follow. Interment will take place at a later date at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the N.S. Heart & Stroke Foundation, N.S. Lung Association, to the St. Joseph Church Improvement Fund, or to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com. Our darling has gone to the angels above, Where there is nothing but happiness, joy and love, Gone from this world so full of strife, Back to the God who gave her life, So let us not fret, or wish her back again, To go through the sorrows that come to all men, But rejoice that God chose our own sweet flower for his own, And has taken her back to his heavenly home.