Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Inverness Oran Deaths March 05, 2014 Wednesday There were obituaries published this week Boudreau, Helene - 80 yrs Gillis, James “Graham” 66 yrs Shannon, Ruth Elaine - 70 yrs Timmons, Marjorie Rose - 66 yrs White, Edward Kenneth - 85 yrs BOUDREAU Helene Boudreau, 80, of Foyer Père Fiset, Cheticamp, died February 26th, 2014 in Sacred Heart Community Health Centre. Born in Cheticamp, she was a daughter of the late Constant and Marguerite (Chiasson) Deveau. She will be missed by family and friends. Helene enjoyed music, religiously watching talent night on Sundays. She also enjoyed going to see it at the Doryman Tavern and going to L’AMAC when her son Kevin came home on vacation. She is survived by son Kevin (Sylvie) Boudreau, Laval, Que.; grandchildren Cindy and Marc Boudreau, both of Laval, Que.; also by nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Laurent Boudreau; second husband Willie C. Boudreau; brothers Raphael, Semi John, Arthur; sisters Marguerite Marie, Luce, Marie Annie, Délia. The body rested at Cheticamp Funeral Home. Funeral mass was held on Saturday, March 1st, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Peter’s Church, Cheticamp. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Foyer Père Fiset. Condolences may be sent to: [email protected] GILLIS It is with the saddest regret we announcing the passing of our beloved spouse, father, grandfather and brother, James “Graham” Gillis, Margaree Forks. Born on Nov. 2nd, 1947 to parents James Raymond and Theresa (Tompkins) Gillis, Graham is survived by the love of his life, Mary Edinborough (LeBlanc); his children Victoria (Richard) Malko, Scott (Nicole) Katelyn (Cole Wilson); his pride and joy, grandson Cooper Gillis (15 months) and granddaughter Isla Rose Malko (5 months). He is also survived by his siblings Harold, Jean Casey Stewart (May), John Dan, Kay (Werner) Ruthard, Doug (Isabel), Pat (Wayne) Harley, Ken (Carla), Rosemary (Keith) Bowers and Greg (Janet). Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brother Gerald (in infancy), sisters-in-law Gerry Gillis, Louise Gillis and brother-in-law Peter Casey. Visitation for the late Graham Gillis was held Sunday, March 2nd, at St. Michal’s Parish Hall. The funeral was held Monday, March 3rd at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Church, East Margaree, with Father Doug MacDonald officiating. Family flowers only please. Charitable donations in memory of Graham may be made to Inverness Hospital Palliative Care. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Funeral Co-operative, Margaree Valley. SHANNON It is with profound sadness and heartbreak we announce the passing of our wonderful, caring mother, grandmother, sister and lifelong soul mate, Ruth Elaine Shannon, 70, on February 23rd, 2014. She passed away peacefully with her children and husband by her side, at her home and most cherished place, Shannara, in Long Point, Nova Scotia. “Ruthie,” as she was affectionately known, was born in Whitney Pier on March 26th, 1943. Her birthmother Mary (McDonald) Cameron passed away when she was only 2 years old. Her father, the late Nevin Cameron (1965), whom she greatly loved and admired, remarried Christina Mae Cameron, who raised her and remained a great and warming influence in her life until she passed in 2005. She was loved and respected by all those who knew her. She left a lifelong impression with just one encounter with her genuine warmth and smile. She was as comfortable at Rideau Hall as she was with her hands full of soil in her garden at Shannara. She was always the classiest lady in the room, her style and grace only being outdone by her ability to make those around her feel comfortable and welcomed. More than anything else, she dedicated her life to her family. She epitomized the saying, “Behind every great man stands a great woman.” She was a dedicated and caring wife to Joseph Shannon who together built a strong and loving family. Her children, Joel, Mark (Patti), Bruce, Jennifer (Joe) White and Jason (Kari), adored everything about her, and her memories will be with them forever. She was the type of mother who loved her children equally and unequivocally. She provided her family with storybook summers at Long Point with countless visits from friends and relatives all summer long, playing games, eating fresh vegetables from her garden and sipping hot chocolate into the late evenings, ensuring everyone wanted for nothing despite having no electricity or running water. She loved her grandchildren as if they were her own children. Jessica, Samantha, Kristina, Cameron, Daniel, Mathew, Joseph, Marcus, Ryan, Jarrett, Sarah, Emily, Julia and Gregory have all been blessed with her influence, and they will never forget her generosity and their wonderful times with her at Shannara. She is also survived by her siblings, Helen Munro and Rev. Ronald (Jean) Cameron. She was predeceased by her three sisters, Margie (Henry) Mackenzie, Evelyn Wood and Marie MacLeod, and her brother Buddy Cameron. Over the years she was supported wonderfully by her physicians, surgeons and nurses. It seemed like she was always the most popular patient in care as they seemed to learn as much from her as she from them. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the Arthritis Society. Visitation was held at Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, 724 Granville St., Port Hawkesbury, on Friday, February 28th, 2014. A celebration of Ruth’s life was held at the Judique Community Centre on Saturday, March 1st at 11:30 a.m. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com. TIMMONS Marjorie Rose Timmons, 66, of Petit Etang, formerly of Pleasant Bay, passed away February 22nd, 2014, in Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Cheticamp. Born in Pleasant Bay, she was a daughter of the late George and Frances (Murray) MacIntosh. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Marjorie was very passionate about her baking, hunting and trout fishing. She loved going for drives with her husband Neddie looking for treasures at yard sales. She loved to laugh, loved her mi-carême mask making. Marjorie and Ned always made sure that they were home in time for bingo. She is survived by her husband, Ned Timmons; sons Randy (Kevin) Timmons, Roger (Lucille) Timmons and Blair (Michelle) Timmons; daughters Sharon (Reg) Moore and Kathy (Gary) Gomes; sister-in-law Marie MacIntosh; grandchildren Corey Timmons, Shana Moore, Hillary Timmons, Shawn Moore, Jonathan Timmons, Kyla Gomes, Keenan Gomes, Krysten Timmons, Gracie Timmons and William Timmons; great-grandchildren Carson, Roman, Brielle and Jayden. She was predeceased by her brother Reginald MacIntosh; sister Shirley Urquhart. The body rested at Cheticamp Funeral Home. Funeral service was held on Thursday, February 27th, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Andrew’s United Church, Pleasant Bay, with Rev. Margie Wood officiating, burial in Pleasant Bay Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Canadian Diabetes Association. Condolences may be sent to: [email protected] WHITE It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward Kenneth White, 85, Sydney, at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 23rd, 2014. Dad was a well-known barber in the Sydney Area for over fifty years. He loved his work and the opportunity to connect with the public. He had an amazing gift to get to know people and rarely forgot a name or failed to make a connection with everyone he met. Dad was a father to not only his seven children but also to their friends. Everyone was welcomed and cared for at the “White House.” Although Dad lived most of his adult life in Sydney, the village of Inverness, where he was born and raised, always had a special place in his heart. He was the son of the late Stewart and Julia (MacIntosh) White. Dad will be sadly missed by his children, Kendra (Robert) MacDonald, Lloydminster; Bill (Elaine), New Glasgow; Lloyd (Susanne), Sydney; Laura (John) Rykunyk, Sydney; and Julia, residing at home; son-in-law Brian Thomey, Sydney; ten grandchildren including two who resided at home, Devan and Kirkland; eight great-grandchildren; brothers Stewart, Windsor; Percy, Belle Côte; James (Winnie), Inverness; sisters Margaret, Inverness; Judy Conrad, Dartmouth; sister-in-law Leslie “Bunny” Urquhart, West Bay; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dad was predeceased by his wife Catherine (Urquhart); son Wally; daughter Blanche Thomey; a son in infancy; and sisters Norma and Georgina. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation or the AnCala Palliative Care Unit or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com.