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 December 18, 2013 Wednesday There were 2 obituary published this week John "Archie" MacMaster - 91 yrs Mary Esther Hinkley - 80 yrs HINKLEY It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of Mary Esther Hinkley, 80, South West Margaree, on Dec. 14th, 2013 in Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband, Myles Hinkley, South West Margaree; daughters Sally Hinkley, Inverness; Danina MacDonnell, Port Hawkesbury; Mary MacNeil (Donald), Inverness; Irene Hinkley (Duncan), Port Hawkesbury; sons Ernie (Mary), Brian (Jessica), Archie, all of South West Margaree; Bernie (Corina), Inverness; Johnny (April), Walter (Crystal), both from Port Hawkesbury; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Danny Kennedy, and mother Elizabeth Bennett (Kennedy); son Hector and sisters Patsy Murphy, Marguerite Herve, and brother Hector Kennedy. Mary devoted her life to her husband of 61 years, her children, family and friends. She was an avid bingo player and loved to play solitaire. She was much loved by everyone who knew her and will be greatly missed. Visitation was held in Inverness Funeral Home on Monday, Dec. 16th. Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, Dec. 17th at 11:00 a.m. in Stella Maris Church, Inverness, with Fr. Duncan MacIsaac officiating, burial following in St. Margaret of Scotland Parish Cemetery, Broad Cove. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Central Inverness Palliative Care Society, or to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be made to www.invernessfuneralhome.com. MacMASTER John "Archie" MacMaster born September 20th, 1922, passed away on December 10th, 2013 at Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. Archie is survived by his loving wife Kay (MacDonald) of 61 years; sons Jim (Mary MacLeod), Inverness, Ron (Anita Fabac), Burlington, ON; daughter Jayne Beaton, Inverness; daughter-in-law Anne (MacDougall), Scotsville; and brother A.L., Dearborn, MI. Archie was proud of all six of his grandchildren: Carla (Corey), Mitchell (Shannon), Cheryl (Breton), Quinn, Tyler and Caroline. Archie was predeceased by his son, John; son-in-law Kevin Beaton; parents Katie and Charlie; and brothers Sandy, Danny, Lawrence, Bernie and three brothers in infancy. Like many of his generation Archie heard the call and volunteered for the Canadian military during World War II. Archie was a member of the Nova Scotia Highlanders and later the Cape Breton Highlanders. Archie was part of the Allied invasion of Sicily and the Italian mainland where he was seriously wounded. Archie spent time in a military hospital in Rome, was airlifted to London, but not before his airplane came under attack en route. Archie spent time in hospital in England, eventually returning to Canada aboard the Queen Mary when it was used for military service. Archie convalesced in Camp Hill Hospital, Halifax, and remained there well after the war in Europe ended. Archie rarely spoke of his experiences in the war to his family, only to say, "It was just awful." After the war Archie had a trucking company, ran a British Petroleum bulk oil station, worked with Ingraham's Ambulance and retired from McLean's Agency. In his day Archie was always community minded and supported many efforts in Inverness. Archie was a loyal Invernesser, the town where he was born and lived. He was a proud supporter of his community and its people. He was a devout Catholic who had a very strong faith, and he attended and supported Stella Maris Church all his life. He served as a volunteer fireman, was a member of Stella Maris Parish council, and St. Mary's hospital. He devoted much time to the upkeep of his parish's cemetery and maintenance needs. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 132 and the Knights of Columbus. Archie was a true and proud Canadian patriot. Archie loved all sports but never claimed to have a favourite team or favourite sport for that matter. He coached and supported local teams above all and often attended games of all sports, rooting for his hometown. He like many fellow Invernessers loved the racetrack. He owned and drove some of his own beloved horses. Archie closely followed politics and was firmly committed to one political party his entire life but had close friends from all political stripes. He never met a stranger as he was always quick to make friends. Archie loved a good laugh, a good drink and will be missed dearly by his family and by those who knew him. Visitation was held in Inverness Funeral Home on Friday, December 13th. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, December 14th at 11:00 a.m. in Stella Maris Church, Inverness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada or to the Stella Maris Cemetery Fund. Online condolences may be made to www.invernessfuneralhome.com.