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 March 14, 2014 Friday There were 2 obituaries published today Leo Alexander MacKinnon - 67 yrs Alden George LeLacheur - 81 yrs Leo Alexander MacKinnon Passed in: Sydney Passed on: March 12th, 2014 The family of Leo MacKinnon are sad to announce his passing on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, in the Palliative Care Unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Leo had a long and very brave struggle with cancer. Born in Sydney in 1946, Leo was the son of the late Michael 'Mickey' and Margaret (Gillis) MacKinnon. He lived in Ashby his whole life and was a graduate of Sydney Academy. He then went to work for Swift Canada and Ideal Foods, retiring at the time of his illness. Leo is survived by brothers, Hughie, Glace Bay, Simon (Jackie), John (Bin), Russell (Lucy), Rannie (Marla), all of Sydney, Michael (Tricia), Milford, N.S.; sister, Ann (Charles) Rogers, Texas; and good friends, Wally and Eileen Forrester. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by aunts, Cassie Gillis and Lizzie Gillis and sister-in-law, Edith. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 15, 2014, from 12-2 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. A memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Donations may be given to the Palliative Care Society or charity of choice. The family would like to thank Dr. Mark Sampson, the staff of the Palliative Care Unit and the VON for their compassionate care. Also to the residents of Reeves Street, especially Margie and Josephine for always being there for Leo. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of .. Alden George LeLacheur Born In: Grandique Ferry Born: August 18th, 1932 Passed in: Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed on: March 11th, 2014 Alden George LeLacheur passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at the age of 81 at home in Port Hawkesbury. Alden was born Aug.18, 1932, in Grandique Ferry, to the late John Robert and Rose Barbara (MacRae) LeLacheur. He lived most of his life in Lennox Passage until he moved to Port Hawkesbury in 1985. His various jobs took him throughout the provinces but home was always home. No matter where he was his heart was never far from the place he loved -- the water. If he was fishing smelt, cod or mackerel at the Causeway, he was always at peace by the water. He was all ready to tell you a story and he could really get you laughing – he could pass along some pretty tall tales. He is survived by brothers, Harold (Pauline Youst), Toronto, Gordon (Annie MacRae), Lennox Passage, Harry (Annabelle Keating), Lennox Passage; sisters, Emellean (Gordon) Rowe, Martinique and Edna (Alan) MacRae, Troy; and a very special buddy, Clyde Malcolm. He was predeceased by his life partner, Edna Skinner Mugford; sisters, Elizabeth (Alexander) Boucher, Ida (Thomas) Matthews, Barbara (Earl) LeLacheur, Joan (David) Ross; brothers, James (Laura Sampson), Robert (Barbara Nash), Gerald (Rose Fougere), Irving (Marie MacRae), Vincent (Flora MacRae) and a brother in infancy; sisters-in-law, Annie and Marie; brothers-in-law, Gordon, Alan, Alexander, Thomas, Earl and David. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews including three special nieces, Myrtle, Barbie and Darlene who cared for him as he prepared his journey to sail into the waiting arms of loved ones who went before him. We would also like to thank Dr. Collins, Dr. Pluta, Dr. Cooper, Nancy Cameron and all those associated with palliative care, home care and staff of Strait Richmond Hospital. Donations can be made to the cancer society, palliative care or the charity of choice. Burial to be held at a later date. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks