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Adrienne Clothilde Boudreau, 93, died peacefully at the Foyer Père Fiset in Chéticamp on January 9, 2019. Born in Chéticamp, she was the daughter of the late Octave and Alma (LeLièvre) Aucoin. She was a member of Les Dames de Sainte Anne, Le Club des Retraités and St. Peter’s Church. Adrienne lived a long and very active life. She will be dearly missed, but is leaving us with so many wonderful memories and life lessons. Throughout the years, she enjoyed being surrounded with family and friends. She was a very spiritual person, who enjoyed cooking and baking, picking berries, hooking, knitting and quilting blankets for all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed dancing and playing cards, travelling with friends by car and bus trips to various places including Ste. Anne de Beaupré several times. She always found time to visit family and friends, especially the elderly and the ill. Surviving are her daughter, Claudette (Patrick) LeBlanc, daughter-in-law, Margaret Boudreau; grandchildren, Glenda (Tommy) LeBlanc, Joan (Marcel) Aucoin, Michael (Paulette) LeBlanc, and Brian (Kathleen) Boudreau; great-grandchildren, Cameron, Craig, Justin, Julien and Dana. She is survived by brother, Jean Roland Aucoin, New Waterford. She was predeceased by husband, Léo P. Boudreau, three sons, Lionel, Claude and Yvon, as well as great-grandchild, Melanie LeBlanc and brother, Gregoire Aucoin. Visitation will be held in Cheticamp Funeral Home on Friday, January 11, 2019 from 2-3:30 p.m. Funeral mass to follow at 4 p.m. in Église Saint-Pierre, Chéticamp with Fr. Peter LeBlanc officiating. Burial at a later date in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Foyer Père Fiset or the Alzheimer Society.

Alvin Ramard, 56,  Memphis, Tennessee, formerly of St. Joseph du Moine passed away in Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, on December 28, 2018. Born in St. Joseph du Moine, N.S., he  was the son of Marguerite (Chiasson) Ramard and the late Jim Dan Ramard. Alvin was a graduate of Dalhousie University, T.U.N.S. with a degree in electrical engineering and a degree in Computer System Analyst from Information Technology Institute (I.T.I.).  He resided in Memphis, Tennessee for the last 20 years working as a computer analyst. He is survived by his mother, Marguerite Ramard; son, Luke Ramard; brother, Roger(Bernice) Romard; sisters, Helena(Mike) MacDougall; Bernice Campbell and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, Ernest Ramard.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 26, from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Church, St. Joseph du Moine with Father Peter LeBlanc officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Parish.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Eileen Belliveau announces her passing at Foyer Père Fiset on December 19, 2018 at the age of 84.Eileen, (née LeBlanc), was greatly loved by her family and extended family and was well known for her devotion to the communities of St. Joseph du Moine and Grand Étang. Family lore has it that she was originally named Marie Rose Helene LeBlanc, but a relative, while she was an infant, suggested the name Eileen, which was the same name as another relative, and that was the name she adopted for life. Eileen was a teacher for more than 30 years. She is well remembered by former students for her sing-alongs on Friday afternoons where children gathered around her piano. She had a great passion for her job and was well respected by her colleagues at the schools where she taught. Eileen was known as “Maman” to many. She was a Hall of Fame wild strawberry picker for many years and a revered bread maker, able to whip up 10 or more glistening loaves of bread in no time without any measuring devices, all while keeping an eye on Wheel of Fortune or The Price is Right. The only sign of her whirlwind baking was a fair amount of flour on the kitchen counter and on her arms. She was also a world-class maker of chicken fricot, homemade beans, rolls and pies. A fast and nimble piano player, Eileen has entertained hundreds, if not thousands, over the years, in her classroom, or at halls accompanying Chester Delaney and Claude Aucoin. She was also the organist at the St. Joseph du Moine Church for about 50 years, which included playing in the original church, playing the very powerful pipe organ in the upper level of the church. Eileen loved being surrounded by family and laughter. Many evenings were spent playing cards at Bernie à William’s house where laughter was guaranteed. In the last years of her life, Eileen was comforted having her sisters by her side. She will be greatly missed by the surviving Golden Girls, Matante Zabeth and Matante Diane.

She was predeceased by her husband, Edouard, in April 2017. She was also predeceased by her father, Moise Leblanc, and mother Luce-Agnes (Chiasson), sisters and best friends Therese (Murphy), Julia (Lester) and Marie-Hilda (Aucoin), and brothers Albert and Linus. She also greatly missed her furry friends, Libby, Leo and Pepper. Eileen is survived by her children; Alfred (Christine); Yvon (Nancy); Marc (Lori), Annette (Marcel) and Gilles (Mike); grandchildren Guy, Josée, and Anne LeLievre; Kendra Belliveau; Ian and Claire Belliveau; and Melanie, Elise Belliveau and April MacDonald; sisters Elizabeth (Chiasson) and Diane (Doucet).

The family would like to thank all the staff at Foyer Père Fiset for their kindness and care over the years and their patience when visitors to Eileen were of the four-legged kind (Buddy, Boone, Cumagh and Millie). The family would also like to thank Doctors Marcel Aucoin and Amélie Maillet for their care and compassion.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2018 from 9:30 until time of Funeral mass at 10:30am in St. Joseph’s Church, St. Joseph du Moine with Father Peter LeBlanc officiating.

Eileen was a very giving person. Following in her footsteps, in lieu of flowers, the family would ask that you extend an act kindness to someone who is alone or less fortunate during the holiday season.

We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Joshua Timmons, age 48 of Chéticamp which occurred on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Chéticamp. Born in Halifax on June 22, 1970 he was the son of Marie Germaine (Poirier) Timmons and the late Léo Timmons. Joshua was an employee of the Chéticamp Co-op working as a clerk. He loved working alongside his many co-workers. He was a dedicated fan of the Boston Bruins and also enjoyed watching boxing and wrestling matches on television. His family would like to thank Joshua’s co-workers who brought him so much joy over the years. He is survived by his mother, Germaine Timmons, Chéticamp; his god-parents, Cazilda and Edouard Larade; many aunts, uncles and cousins. There will be no visitations. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. in Église St.-Pierre, Chéticamp with Father Peter LeBlanc officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd.

On Friday, December 7th, 2018 Joseph Kevin Chiasson passed away in the same way he lived much of his life, quietly and alone at his home in St
Joseph du Moine. Born in Chéticamp on September 4,1958, Kevin was a son of Elizabeth (LeBlanc) Chiasson and the late Bernie Chiasson. Besides his mom, left to mourn him are sisters: Bernice (Mike) Lucas, Jeannine (Gélas) Aucoin, and Gisèle (Paul) Gartland. Also left to mourn his loss are his nieces and nephews: Melissa, Renée, Allison, Justine, Ryan, Hannah and Marcus, along with their families. Numerous cousins far and wide will miss “Chigzee”. Kevin enjoyed time spent with very close friends, Maurice à Marie Luce, Rheal à Léo à Pat, David à Freddie à Paul, and Alphonse à Louis Philip. Whether fishing, camping, spending
time enjoying each other’s company or even sharing a beer or two, his time
with the boys was always time well spent. Much to his mom’s delight, his
blueberries were picked impeccably clean, a talent learned honestly from
his dad. An avid dart player, Kevin looked forward to starting up the dart
league each year, though he never shot a 180, we’re sure he’ll keep at it.
No dance he attended was ever complete until he whisked his mom around
the floor for her round dance, in her words, “He was a great dancer, so light
on his feet.” To know Kevin well, was to know a side of him not known to
many, a gentle giant with a kind heart. As much as we were shocked at
losing him, family gone before him will have been equally surprised upon
his arrival. Dad, brother, Linus, nieces, Lindsay and Ashley, many aunts and uncles, and above all, his truest, most faithful companion, his dog, Morgan were there to welcome him with open arms. The family would like to thank our cousin
Carmella Murphy for being there for Kevin, treating him with such dignity and respect. Please join us as we say goodbye to him on Thursday, December 13th from 7-9 pm at the Chéticamp Funeral Home, Chéticamp. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 14th at 10:30 a.m., in Église St. Joseph in St.Joseph du Moine, with Father Peter LeBlanc officiating. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Marcel Patrice LeBlanc, retired member of the RCMP, which occurred on December 5, 2018 in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Chéticamp on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1954, he was a son of Alice May (Burns) and the late Henri LeBlanc.
As a young lad, Marcel was building fishing boats with his grandfather Abraham LeBlanc. In 1972 he worked as a carpenter alongside his father. They were both employees of P.L. Aucoin’s Construction Ltd., Point Cross. Over the years, Marcel developed a new interest which was his dad’s renowned trade of cabinet making. He was brilliant and a very quick learner.
Marcel’s favorite hobbies were playing cue pool at Belliveau’s Pool Room, playing the position of pitcher with St. Joseph’s Softball Team as well as goaltender with the Cheticamp Legion hockey team, and of course trout fishing au Lac à Dosite. Marcel kept up with all these sports as long as his health allowed him to do so.
Constable M.P. LeBlanc joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1974 as a bilingual member. As a student in Regina, Marcel was a translator for his troop members. His first posting was in Ottawa followed by Sydney, Meteghan, Bridgetown, Arichat and Kingston, all in Nova Scotia. Family members always cherished these short distances for it allowed for Marcel and his young precious family to vacation in St. Joseph du Moine. His parents as well as his sister Geraldine along with her family always looked forward to spending as much time as they could all together.
In 1996, after a severe spinal injury, Marcel was forced to take an early retirement, with only 21 years of service. Having to return his badge and gun was extremely heartbreaking for him.
Marcel is survived by his mother, Alice May (Burns) LeBlanc; sister, Geraldine Aucoin both of St. Joseph du Moine; daughters, Melissa Mae LeBlanc (Ray), Buffalo, N.Y., Cheryl Lynn LeBlanc (Jason), Toronto, ON., Melissa’s mother, Susan O’Connell, Cheryl’s mother, Catherine Comeau ; his nephew and godson, Keith Aucoin (Anna); nephews, Craig and Kent Aucoin. He was predeceased by his brother Robert (1962), brother-in-law, Bobby Aucoin. He will be missed by his family, friends and neighbors.
Cremation has taken place. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Church, St. Joseph du Moine at 10:30 a.m. with Father Peter LeBlanc officiating. Burial to follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, St. Joseph du Moine. Memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Community Health Center, St. Joseph’s Parish or to Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

We announce the passing of Marie Cecile Poirier, 93 of Foyer Père Fiset Guest Home in Chéticamp which occurred on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre.  Born in Cap-Rouge in 1925 she was the daughter of the late Joseph (Cacun) Desveaux and the late Marie Poirier.  Marie Cecile raised her family while also taking care of her grandmother, followed by her father and a brother. She worked for several years at the Cheticamp Fish Plant and then worked as kitchen helper and then on the cleaning staff at Sacred Heart Hospital until her retirement.  Marie Cecile is survived by daughters, Catherine Muise (Deland), Marie Hélène Poirier (Donat LeBlanc), Ginette Poirier (Gerald LeBlanc), Geraldine Poirier (Burnell Deveau); sister, Eva Desveaux (Richard Chiasson), grand-children, Eric, Sonia, Shelley, Gary, Jessica, Darrell, Angela; great grandchildren, Antoine, Douglas, Thomas, Henry, Felix, Arthur, Evelyn, Yuna, Hana.  She was predeceased by her first husband Paul Muise, second husband, Henry (John) Poirier; grand-daughter, Laurie Ann LeBlanc; brothers, Freddy, John Joe, Amédée, Yvon, Pierre, Henri; sisters, Marguerite, Rhea. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in Cheticamp Funeral Home.  Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. in Église Saint-Pierre, Chéticamp with Father Peter LeBlanc officiating.  Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to Foyer Père Fiset Guest Home, Sacred Heart Community Health Centre or the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation.

We are saddened to announce the passing of Mathilde Chiasson, 89 of Foyer Père Fiset Guest Home in Chéticamp which occurred on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the Guest Home. Born in Chéticamp on September 21, 1929 she was a daughter of the late Daniel “P’tit Den” and Anita (LeBlanc) Chiasson. Mathilde worked many years in the laundry department at l’Hôpital Sacré Coeur. She was a very religious and spiritual person, always lending a helping hand to her church until she was no longer able to. She loved a good game of cards, visits from family and friends. She lived her last 3 years at the Foyer Père Fiset Guest Home. Many thanks to the administration and dedicated employees who care for our aging population with utmost dignity. Mathilde is survived by her brother, Jimmy Chiasson residing at Foyer Père Fiset Guest Home; sister-in-law, Jeanette (LeBlanc) Chiasson; special nephews and nieces and great-nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her brothers, Joseph Chiasson, Placide Chiasson and Patsy Chiasson; sister, Sr. Lucie Chiasson. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 25, 2018 from 7-9 p.m. in Cheticamp Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 9 a.m. in Église Saint-Pierre, Chéticamp with Father Peter LeBlanc officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Foyer Père Fiset Guest Home or to a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd.

Age 77, of Grand Etang, passed away in Sacred Heart Community Health Center, Chéticamp on Saturday, November 17, 2018. He was a son of the late Emilien and Marie (Doucet) Aucoin. Dennis worked most of his life in Ontario before returning to his native home in his retirement years. He is survived by his sister, Marie Cecile Cullin, St. Marie, Kent Co., N.B.; niece, Joanne (Léonard) Léger, St. Marie, N.B.; grand-niece and special godchild, Marie-Cecile Léger, (Gerard Poirier); grand-nieces, Tammy (Danny) Doucet, Tina Léger (Gaston Methot). Predeceased by brothers, Albert and André Aucoin. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in St. Joseph’s Church, St. Joseph du Moine with Father Peter LeBlanc officiating. Interment to follow in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Funeral is under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd.