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 18, 2014 Tuesday There were 3 obituaries published today Josie Devison - Ceilidh Grace Edwards - 5 yrs Robert Stewart MacKinnon - 76 yrs Josie Devison Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed on: March 17th, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Josie Devison, after a lengthy illness. Josie passed away peacefully on March 17, 2014, with her family by her side. Josie was the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Tobin) MacKenzie (Glace Bay). Josie was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister who focused her time, love and energy on her family who will deeply miss her. In her younger years Josie was employed at Grand Electronics and later as a hair stylist. After raising her family, Josie returned to work at the Cape Breton Regional School board where she made many friendships and fond memories. Upon her retirement, Josie and Arnold became avid campers and enjoyed spending their summers at Englishtown Ridge Campground with great friends for 19 years. Josie had a very kind and generous heart and could always be counted on to bake, cook and decorate for showers, weddings, anniversaries, church and community events. Josie particularly enjoyed baking for residents in long term care facilities or for those ill at home. Josie's favourite time of year was Christmas and she took great pride preparing her home and table to receive family, friends and neighbours over Christmas. Josie was a life long member of Immaculate Conception Parish in Glace Bay and volunteered her time with the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Kidney Foundation. Josie was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Arnold, sisters, Marjorie McNeil, Betty Postlewaite, Annie Shaughnessy, Ella MacKenzie (infancy), May MacKenzie (infancy), brothers, Alex MacKenzie, Neil MacKenzie and Tommy MacKenzie (infancy). Josie is survived by her daughter Arnelda Devison (Jonathan Dixon), grandsons, Riley and Connor; sisters, Margie Boone and Anita McKay and many nieces and nephews. In honouring Josie's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A celebration of Josie's life will be held on March 22, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Parish, Glace Bay, with Fr. Daniel Boudreau officiating. Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery. A reception will follow in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Immaculate Conception Parish Roofing Fund. Josie's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff of Glen Haven Manor for the loving care, compassion and attention they provided to Josie. The family also thanks Sister Mary McMahon for the spiritual care she provided to Josie and our family Ceilidh Edwards Born In: Sydney Born: January 7th, 2009 Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: March 15th, 2014 God called home a very special little angel; Ceilidh Grace passed away quietly and unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, March 15th, 2014. Born in Sydney on January 7th, 2009 she was the daughter of Melanie McLean and David Edwards. Ceilidh was a very happy and pleasant child, known to her loving family as their “Little Chicken Pie”. She always had a huge glowing smile on her face and when she smiled her big eyes smiled as well. She enjoyed going to Passchendaele Pre School, where she made many friends with both staff and children. Ceilidh loved her little sister Zoe and her step-sister Taylor who was also her best friend. She enjoyed going to the park to feed the ducks, she also enjoyed coloring, singing and dancing. Her favourite place was at Nanny McLean’s house being cuddled by Nanny as they both rocked in the rocking chair and hummed songs. Ceilidh will be sadly missed by her loving parents, mom Melanie McLean (Lawrence Vaters); father David Edwards (Angela Maria Gallant); sisters Zoe, Layla, Taylor; brothers Joshua and Brandon. She will also be missed by her loving grandparents Thomas and Faye McLean, Russell and Florence Nearing, David Edwards Sr.(Tootsie McLean), Basil and Bernadette Vaters; great-grandparents Nanny Joan Edwards, Genevieve McLean, Lila Poirier, Molly Moffatt, Tootsie Vaters; aunts and uncles Lacey, Ryan, Erica, Ashley, David, Samantha and numerous cousins. Besides her great-grandfathers, Ceilidh was also predeceased by a sister Angel Edwards. Visitation for Ceilidh will be held 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday March 19, 2014 in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Thursday, at Immaculate Conception Church, Glace Bay with Fr. Daniel Boudreau officiating. Interment will be at a later date in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Glace Bay. Memorial donations in Ceilidh’s memory may be made to the IWK Hospital or a charity of choice. Online condolences to the families are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Robert Stewart MacKinnon Born: June 20th, 1937 Passed in: New Brunswick Passed on: March 15th, 2014 Robert MacKinnon passed away on March 15th, 2014 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton. Born in Sydney Mines, NS, he was the son of the late Francis and Margaret (Stewart) MacKinnon and husband of Ann (Gormley) MacKinnon of Burton, NB. Robert’s full obituary can be viewed and online condolences can be made at www.oromoctofh.com.