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 February 14, 2014 Friday There were 3 obituaries published today Ralph Howard Sharp - 74 yrs Eva Evelyn Stewart - 64 yrs Gordon Fraser MacDonald - 77 yrs Ralph Sharp Born In: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Born: August 20th, 1939 Passed in: Glace Bay, Canada Passed on: February 12th, 2014 Ralph passed away peacefully at home, in the arms of his loving wife, on Feb. 12, 2014, after a short illness. Ralph was born in Hamilton, Ont. on Aug. 20, 1939, to the late Howard Sharp and Velma (Atkins) Sharp. Ralph worked in the pharmaceutical business for more than 35 years and his last 10 working years were spent in fruit processing at Kraft Canada/Cangro in St. Davids, Ont. For the past 35 years Ralph visited frequently and finally in 2009 moved to Glace Bay. He made a lot of friends here and grew to love Cape Breton. One of his favourite spots was Black Brook, up around the Trail. He was an Honorary Cape Bretoner and has the T-shirt to prove it. He was an avid sports fan and collector of memorabilia. His favourite teams were The Leafs, the Blue Jays and the Argos. He really enjoyed his Sunday afternoons watching Nascar with his two best pals, Dan and Greg. He had a season ticket to the Screaming Eagles for several years. Ralph did a lot of travelling in his younger days and went to a lot of sporting events. Some of his fondest memories were attending the Blue Jays opening day in 1977, the 1975 World Series in Cincinnati, and meeting his "hero" Pete Rose at a sports dinner in Hamilton. Ralph could strike up a conversation with anybody, anywhere, on pretty well any subject and make lifelong friends. He would always leave you laughing or shaking your head. Left to mourn are his wife and best friend for 40 years, Agnes (MacInnis) Sharp; his sons whom he loved dearly and was so proud of, Dan (Liza), Winona. Ont., David (Lori), Stoney Creek, Ont.; his best friend for 35 years, whom he always regarded as his third son, Greg MacInnis, Glace Bay, his "little girl" Sushi. He also leaves three beautiful grandchildren, Kassidy, Lexi and Owen Sharp; sisters, Carole (the late Jim) MacMunn, Oakville, Ont., and Doreen Coakley, Paris, Ont.; one brother, Rick (Anne), Calgary, Alta.; brothers-in-law, Joe (the late Donna) MacInnis, Danny (Heather) MacInnis and Greg (Jackie) MacInnis, all of Glace Bay, Allan (Ann) MacInnis, Big Ridge, N.S., Paul (Cindy) MacInnis, Donkin, N.S.; sisters-in-law, Emily (the late Bernie) McGuigan, P.E.I., Anne (Jerry) Vermette, Smith Falls, Ont., Julia MacInnis, Glace Bay and many nieces and nephews. He leaves a lot of friends in Ontario and Glace Bay, who will miss him dearly. Besides his parents, Ralph was predeceased by his first grandchild, Tristan Sharp, in infancy, also the mother of his children, Donna Thomas Sharp MacMillan, his father and mother-in-law, Joe and Margie MacInnis, Glace Bay. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay. There will be no church service. The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, from 1-3 p.m. at Ralph’s Home on 47 Borden St., Glace Bay. Donations to Palliative Care, An Cala Unit of Cape Breton Regional Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. "Rest in peace, Ralphie; You'll sleep good tonight." Eva Stewart Born In: Inverness, Canada Passed in: Sydney Passed on: February 12th, 2014 Eva Evelyn Stewart, 64, of MacGuire Drive, Sydney, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Inverness, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Ernestine (Shaw) Shaw. Eva grew up and attended school in Margaree Centre and graduated from high school in Margaree Forks, as well as CBBC. She was an elder, clerk of session and long time member of St. Andrew’s United Church, Sydney. For many years, Eva was employed with Irving Oil. She was instrumental in bringing Celtic Colours concerts to St. Andrew’s Church. Surviving are her husband, Allan; daughter, Alana (Brent) MacKinnon; sisters, Hilda (Charles) McDaniel, Myrtle (Myles) LeBlanc and Ethel Anne Kennedy; brothers, Robert (Peggy) Shaw and David (Paula) Shaw; two grandchildren, Ashton and Chelsea MacKinnon; many nieces and nephews; and special loved ones, Colette Surette, Nicole MacAdam, Shaun Clemmens and Cheri Vasquez. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Friday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at United Baptist Church on Saturday 2 p.m., with Rev. Boyce Elliott and Rev. Thomas Whent officiating. Interment in Margaree at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or email [email protected] Gordon MacDonald Born In: Baddeck Bay Passed in: Sydney Passed on: February 12th, 2014 With saddened hearts, we, the family of Gordon Fraser MacDonald, 77, of Middle River, regret to announce his passing on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Baddeck Bay, he was the son of the late Kenneth Rae 'KR' and Margaret (MacAulay) MacDonald. Gordon was a member of Middle River United Church. He was a dedicated member of St. Marks Masonic Lodge #35 for 55 years, Philae Shriners (Arm of Gold) and the Royal Order of Jesters. His pride and passion was Midway Motors, where he spent a life long career working with his family. He was charismatic in every aspect of his life, a loyal friend, and a proud community member, who will be missed at many breakfast tables. Gordon is survived by his loving wife, Brenda (Pottle); son, Bradley (Jennifer) MacDonald and daughter, Megan (Sheldon) MacDonald, both of Baddeck. He was the proud grandfather of Ruby, Hazel, and Kate 'KR', whom he treasured. Gordon is survived by his twin brother, Jackie (Gussie), Baddeck; brother, Bobby (Linda), Middle River; niece and nephews, as well as their growing families; and best friend, Gordon 'Quig' Quigley, Inverness. He was predeceased by a brother, Murdock Kenneth 'Buster' MacDonald. Visitation will be take place Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. in the MacAulay Conference Center, Inverary Inn, Baddeck. A funeral service will be held Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, at 2 p.m. in Farquharson Presbyterian Church, Middle River, with Rev. Louis Ihasz officiating. Interment in Middle River Cemetery. A Masonic Service will be held Saturday evening at 7 p.m. Memorials in Gordon's memory may be made to the Shriners Children Travel Fund, P.O. Box 9050 Station "A" Halifax, N.S., B3K 5M7. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or emailed to [email protected] "Next time you see a shiny antique car, a freshly mowed field, or a Harley on the open road, think of Gordon."