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Derek Arnold Merry, retired fire chief (July 7th, 1938 – March 20, 2019)

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Derek Arnold Merry, age 80, of Cheticamp, surrounded by his family in the Sacred Heart Community Health Centre after a brief illness. Loving husband to Georgina (Diddee), Dad to his 4 children, Papa and Grampa to his 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, Uncle Derek to his many nieces and nephews, and Daddy to his daschund Heidi, Derek’s devotion to his family was evident in all that he did, as was his love for his community, which he served with great pride. He gave 38 years to the Cheticamp Volunteer Fire Department, making him their longest-serving member. After his family, he regarded this as his greatest accomplishment.

His community involvement did not stop at the fire hall. He was also a founding member of the Cheticamp Search & Rescue and the Highland Snowmobile Club, a board member of the EMO Committee, and of GAMS. He worked in the fishing industry for 47 years, starting first in 1972 with EP Melanson, then HB Nickerson, Paturel Seafoods, the Barry Group, and finally with his dear friend Hector MacKinnon of Ballast Ground Fisheries. He was also a member and vice-president for 28 years of the Cheticamp Fisheries Monitoring System. Prior to entering the fishing industry as a buyer, he owned and operated his own Esso service station. After becoming a licensed mechanic in 1958, he married the love of his life in 1960 and spent his entire life in Cheticamp. He loved to snowmobile and was recognized by Bombardier as one of its longest owners and riders with over 53 years on the trails. He was the first Bombardier dealer in Inverness County when he began selling the machines in 1966.

Derek was a pillar of the community as well as of our family. He was never one to turn away a person in need, and in the last weeks of his life, we were grateful and amazed to hear others’ tales of how Derek helped them, whether it was with employment on the wharf or at the gas station, a lift in a snowstorm, a place to stay, or by telling stories of others who had passed before him, keeping their memories alive. Never one to leave a good story unembellished, Derek had as many stories as he had buddies — at least one for every place he ever visited — and loved to share his wisdom about cars, the weather, and life, with any and all. He taught us how to drink good whisky and beer, change a tire, to put ourselves in the service of others, and to live life with humour and dignity.

He was predeceased by his parents Helier and Nellie, brothers Harold and Winston, in-laws Joseph and Malvina Maillet, son-in-law Steve Williams and niece Debbie. He will be forever remembered by his wife of 59 years Georgina (née Maillet), his sons Dale in Cornerbrook, NFLD and Darren (Lynne) in Bridgewater, his daughters Brenda Williams in Reno, Nevada and Shelly Merry-Aucoin (Réné) in Cheticamp, his grandchildren Lindsey (Chris), Colin, Natasha, Joseph, Karolyn, Jaymee, Derrica, Rachelle, Riley and Eoin, and 5 great-grandchildren, his sisters Helen in Stellarton and Gloria di Blasio (Pat) in Montreal, his brother Franklin (Ethel) in Cheticamp, and special niece and nephew Shunda and Eoin MacInnis, as well as many other nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, and extended family members all over the world.

The beginning of his life was marked by being the first baby born in the Sacred Heart Hospital in Cheticamp, and the end of his life was made ever more dignified by the loving care he received from the doctors and nurses (his ‘morning angels’) at the Sacred Heart Community Health Center and his palliative care team of Dr. Ritter and nurses Paulette and Diane. His family owe them all a debt of gratitude that cannot be quantified. A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 26th, at the Chéticamp Funeral Home from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm. A memorial service will take place Wednesday, March 27th, at 10:30am, in Église Saint-Pierre in Cheticamp, with Fr. Peter LeBlanc and Rev. Maggie Plant officiating with burial taking place at Saint Andrew’s United Church cemetery in Pleasant Bay at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saint Andrew’s United Church, the Nova Scotia SPCA, or the Sacred Heart Palliative Care Society.

Age 95. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Jeanne Deveau on Monday March 11, 2019 in the Foyer Père Fiset in Chéticamp, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by all her siblings. Jeanne was a passionate, kind and selfless individual, who always put her family first. She was a “mom” and “mémère” to everyone who knew her. She was an accomplished rug hooker, who enjoyed demonstrating her work to the public, while working at the Coopérative Artisanale. Jeanne was at her happiest when in the company of family and friends. She was an avid Habs fan, but enjoyed hockey the most when cheering for her beloved grandkids and great-grandkids. She will be missed and always remembered by all who knew her. Jeanne is survived by sons; Clarence Deveau (Sylvia) , New Brunswick, and Bruno Deveau (Wanda), Bridgewater, daughters; Yvette Chiasson (Marcellin), Port Hawkesbury, Claudia Deveau (Leonard), Chéticamp, and Pamela Deveau, Chéticamp; her grandchildren; Jean Claude, Ken, Lynn, Denise, Shauna, Byron, Brent, Tyler, Kayla; her great-grandchildren; Conner, Braden, Mario, Ainsley, Allison, Ava, Giana, Kenzie, Vimy and Sofia. She was predeceased by her parents, Paddé and Anasthasie (Luedee) Roach; her husband, Dominique; her brothers, Leo, Paul, Nicholas, Thomas, Pierre-Vincent, Joseph, Leo; her sisters, Margarite, Sister Mathilde, Marie Helene, Elizabeth, Marguerite, Catherine, and Theresa. Visitation will be held, today, Thursday, from 2-4 P.M. and 7-9 P.M. at the Cheticamp Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held on Friday at 10:30 A.M. in Église Saint-Pierre, Chéticamp with Father Sean McEwen officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Foyer Père Fiset Guest Home or charity of your choice.

Age 80, of Plateau, Inverness County, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Cheticamp. He was the son of the late Pierre and Marie Rose (Camus) Deveau. Joseph Arthur worked most of his life as a woodcutter and fishplant worker. In his spare time he enjoyed playing the mouthpiece and harmonica , was a great stepdancer, loved hunting and sport fishing. He and his spouse, Beatrice were great Montreal Canadian fans, and enjoyed many a nights watching and cheering for their favorite team. He is survived by his wife Beatrice (Poirier) Deveau, Plateau; brothers, Henri Edouard ( Marie Louise), Henri Paul, and Albert; sisters, Lucie Mae Poirier, Marianne ( Gordon) Larade, and Marie Emma Deveaux. He was predeceased by brothers Patrick Eugene, Patrick George, and Paul Levis. A graveside service will be held at a later date in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Cheticamp. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Age 89, of La Résidence Acadienne, Chéticamp formerly of Belle Côte, Inverness Co., died March 1, 2019 in Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Chéticamp. Born in St. Joseph du Moine, Inverness Co. she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Adele (Deveaux) Deveaux. Lorraine was an active member of the C.W. L. for many years. She had a natural talent that she could excel at painting, gardening, sewing, playing music, cooking. She loved babysitting and also visiting at the cottage in Belle Côte. She cherished all of her grand kids and great-grand kids. Friends and visitors were always welcome at her house. Lorraine is survived by her sons, Philip (Eileen), Durham, Pictou Co., Camille (Suzanne), Meteghan River, Digby Co. ; brothers, Alfred (Amelia), Arthur (Anna), Roy (Regina); sisters, Annie Rose, Sylvia; grandchildren, Craig, Daniel, Lionel, Adèle; great grandchildren, Olivia, Alyssa, Sophie, Deborah, Jason, Jacob. She was predeceased by her first husband, Harvey Aucoin and second husband Constant Aucoin; brothers, Lawrence, Leonard; sister, Edna Chiasson. The family will receive friends at 10:30 until time of funeral mass at 11:00 A.M. in St. Michael’s Church, East Margaree on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 with Father Macdonald Ibeh officiating. Interment will take place in the St. Michael’s cemetery, Margaree at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) or to a charity of one’s choice.

Age 88, of Chéticamp, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019 in Foyer Père Fiset Guest Home. Born in Chéticamp, she was a daughter of the late Sandy and Eugenie (Aucoin) Bourgeois. She is survived by her sons, David Deveau and Clarence (Cassandra Slaton/Deveau) Deveau; sisters, Sister Dora Bourgeois, Dorothy Toranto; grandchildren, Olivia Deveau, Sebastien Deveau. She was predeceased by husband, Victor Jean Deveau; brothers, Davy Bourgeois, Alex Bourgeois, Angus Bourgeois, Virginie Deveau, Annie May Bourgeois, Phylis LeLievre, Rita Aucoin. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in Église Saint-Pierre, Chéticamp with Father Peter LeBlanc officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Foyer Père Fiset Guest Home.

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of our dear mother, grammie, sister, aunt and friend, Delvina, 81, on February 19, 2019 at the Foyer Pere Fiset Guest Home, Cheticamp. Delvina was born December 9, 1937 in Cheticamp to the late Joseph Joe Poirier and the late Mary Ann (Camus). Delvina was a very quiet, hard working woman with a heart of gold that was thought of as grammie, not only by her own but many others. Delvina moved to Pleasant Bay when she married her husband Herbie in 1953. When not working, she would enjoy her time spent in Sydney with her sisters and friends, picking berries, having a game of cards, or making dinner for anyone that happened to show up at her house. She spent her last year of life at the Foyer Père Fiset where she made new friends and had amazing care, which we will be forever grateful. She will, forever, have a special place in our hearts. Delvina is survived by sons, Arthur (Sylvia); Donnie (Theresa); Cal (Mary); and daughter Joanne (Kevin) Marsh. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters, Elizabeth; Cathy; Jessie; Cecile; sister-in-law, Bernice; brother-in-law Donald Bishop and very special friends Jamie and Sarah Fader, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Herbie; sisters, Hattie and Alice; brothers, Wilfred; Albert; Didace; Gordon; Arthur; Wilbert; Daniel, and Danny. Visitation will take place on Saturday in the Cheticamp Funeral Home from 2-4P.M. and 7-9P.M., and Sunday, in the Pleasant Bay United Church from 2-4P.M. and 7-9P.M., with funeral service on Monday at 2P.M. in Saint Andrews United Church, Pleasant Bay, with Rev. Alicia Cox officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pleasant Bay United Church or the Foyer Père Fiset. Lunch to follow at the Lower Level of The Whale Interpretive Centre.

Age 74 of Chéticamp, passed away on February 18, 2019 in Foyer Père Fiset Guest Home, Chéticamp. Born in Chéticamp, he was a son of the late Donald and Margaret (MacLellan) Fraser. Pat was a loving husband, father, a proud pépère, and uncle. He was a very proud Canadian and served for over 30 years in the Armed Forces. He felt much pride in saying that his father was in the Navy, his brother D.A. was in the Army , so he opted to join the Air Force making it “The Trio”. Pat served over 30 years with the RCAF in Communications retiring with rank of Sergeant. This took him to various bases in Canada and abroad where he enjoyed visiting many parts of the world. Retiring to his hometown of Chéticamp, Pat kept informed on world events and liked to share his opinions in political affairs. He was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 32, Chéticamp and often volunteered with ceremonies on Remembrance Day. He will be dearly missed. Survived by his wife Suzanne (Syvrais) Fraser; sons, Steve Gagné, Darrell Fraser; daughters, Sylvie Gagné Pluta, Charlene (Fraser) Hines; sisters, Alice Clark, Sylvia Hurely, Jessie Sharon Fraser; grandchildren, Xavier, Léa, Cammie. Predeceased by brother, D.A. Fraser; sisters, Bernice in infancy, Kay Ingraham, Diane Cononco, Pauline Killeen. Visitation will be held at Cheticamp Funeral Home on Friday, February 22nd from 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 23rd, at 10:30 a.m. in Église Saint-Pierre, Chéticamp with Father Peter LeBlanc officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Foyer Père Fiset.

Age 92, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Cheticamp. Born in Guysborough Intervale, she was the daughter of the late John Knocton and the late Cora Hampton. Annie started working at an early age. She worked at the School for the Blind during the early years of WWII. She met Joe during this time and they married in 1946. They moved to Cheticamp where she lived for 72 years and raised her family. She enjoyed dancing with Joe at the local legion. She worked at various places, including The Acadian Inn, Robins Jones Store, and retired as supervisor and head cook at the Foyer Père Fiset. She was proud that she learned to speak, write, and read French. She enjoyed playing her mouth organ and juice harp. She loved to play bingo, cards(45) , crosswords and cryptoquotes. She was an avid Blue Jays Fan, watched golf, loved to garden and feed the birds. She was an avid walker. Her family and friends were her pride and joy. She will be missed, but forever in our hearts. She is survived by two sons Stephen P. Roach (Lethbridge, Alberta); Brian J. Roach (Patricia), Cheticamp, two daughters Juanita (Ernie) LeBlanc, East Margaree; Lorraine(Paul) Munce, Huntsville, Ont.; daughter-in-Law, Victorine Roach and special family friend, Lexie MacNeil. She is also survived by sister, Elisabeth(Gerald) Lawlord, Antigonish; and 7 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph P.M. Roach; son, Kevin J. Roach; brothers, Joe Knocton and Charlie Knocton; and sister, Mary Delorey. Visitation will be held Sunday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Cheticamp Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held in Église St. Pierre, Cheticamp on Monday, February 18, at 10:30 a.m., with Father Peter LeBlanc officiating. Burial in parish cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Sacred Heart Hospital Foundation or Charity of your choice.

Age 56, of Fredericton, N.B. formerly of Chéticamp, died on February 14, 2019 in Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton. Born in Chéticamp she was a daughter of Réné and Marie (Deveau) Gaudet. Lynn was a very kind, giving and loving person who was always ready to lend a helping hand. She will be best remembered for her love of family and friends, her faith in God, and especially the pride and joy she felt for her grandchildren. When gathered in her presence, there was always lots of laughter. Since her retirement, she volunteered her time to the CWL. She loved nature, especially the beauty of Cape Breton. She had a special place in her heart for the Acadian village of Chéticamp, where she was born and raised. It was reflected by all the photos and hook rugs that she displayed in her home. Besides her parents, Lynn is survived by her daughters, April Basker (Dale), Megan Basker (Kabi), both of Fredericton; brothers, Bruno (Lise) Gaudet, William Gaudet, both of Chéticamp; grandchildren, Brayden, Liam, Hunter, Jake, Finn. She was predeceased by her husband, Wesley Basker (2015). Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 21, from 7-9 p.m. in Cheticamp Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held in Cheticamp Funeral Home for family and friends. Interment in the parish cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice.

Age 87, passed away on January 31, 2019 in Sacred Heart Community Health Center, Chéticamp with family by her side. Born in Chéticamp, Rita was the daughter of the late Tommy and Marianne (Chiasson) Chiasson. She is survived by her sons, Réné (Doreen) LeFort, Jacques LeFort, (Brenda LeBlanc), daughter, Ginette (Gilles) Deveau all of Chéticamp; sister, Isabelle Deveau; grandchildren, Wanda, Blaine, Glen, Lisa, Angela, Joey, Gregory, Marielle, Justin; great-grandchildren, Cameron, Maxime, Samuel, Liam, Théo, Mathieu, Cassie, Winston, George, Hazel, Kiarra, Sophia, Declan, Greyson, Alia. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph LeFort; brothers, Lubie Chiasson, Wilfred Chiasson. There will be no visitation. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in Église Saint-Pierre, Chéticamp with Father Peter LeBlanc officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Hospital Charitable Foundation or to a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd.