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With heavy hearts we regret to announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew & friend, Devon Robert Roy Timmons, at the young age of 23 on May 24th, 2021. Born on August 29th, 1997, Devon was raised in Inverness County.

He was predeceased by paternal grandparents Murdoch & Roberta Timmons, and uncles Jeffrey & David.
Devon is survived by his father Patrick Dale Timmons, mother Marcella Ann Timmons (MacKinnon), step-father Jason, siblings Cody, Dylan, Morgan, and Margaret; nephew Walker, and nieces Brooklyn, and Kaylee (Jessica); maternal grandparents, Patrick & Alice MacKinnon; aunts/ uncles Eldon (Debbie), Brian (Elizabeth), Richard (Helen), Bennett (Kim), Wilson (Audrey), Jan (Rachel), Stella (Darcy), Archibald (Angel), Stanley (Pauline), Audrey (Rocky), Helen, Deanna, and many, many cousins & friends.

Devon, aka “Seven” was an old-soul and would always express himself through his vintage style and his taste in music. He lived by his favorite life motto, “Life is what you make it.” He got the most joy out of the simple things in life and material possessions were obsolete to him as his only want was to see the joy, unity and togetherness of his family and friends. He would never ask for anything and always offered anything he had to anyone in need. With an infectious smile and distinct dimples that would light up every room, he would never walk past someone without a thumbs up followed by “Hey, Homies!” and would be the first person to offer his embrace through a warm hug. With a distinct laugh that could be heard for miles, it was his life mission to make anyone and everyone smile. Being a lover of all things outdoors, his favorite places to be were on the water, on the golf course with his brothers or being with his loved ones at his favorite mountain top look-off, on his father’s property.

Unfortunately due to restrictions there will be no service or visitations held at this time. A small celebration of life will be held and a memorial site will be erected on the family’s property at a later date. Donations can be made in memory of Devon Robert Roy Timmons to his family or the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP).

“Audentes Fortuna Juvat” (Fortune Favors the Bold, Brave and Strong)

Age 84, formerly of Margaree Forks, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at the Inverary Manor, Inverness, with family and loving staff at her side.

Born in Sydney on October 1, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Frances (Armstrong) and the late William Andrews. At the age of 18, she moved to Margaree, where she met Austin (Papa) next door, with whom she shared 55 years of marriage, until his passing in 2011. Married at the age of 19, they raised six children together. For many years, Joan worked as a waitress at the Margaree Lodge, followed by many years as a receptionist at the Margaree Forks Tourist Bureau. Joan left a mark on so many people’s lives. She was a woman of strong Christian faith and a longtime member of St. Patrick’s CWL.

Grammie, also known as Nanny, loved the beach, enjoyed a trip to the casino, had a deep passion for flower gardening, and enjoyed bird-watching, as her knowledge of birds was like no other. Her family was her world and many stories were shared with her grandchildren about Nora’s pancakes, Washington pie, her move to Margaree, making bread every day, and so much more.

She is survived by her sons George (Danette), Halifax, and Blair (Stella), Margaree Forks; her son-in-law Bernie (Rose Anne) MacIsaac, Stewiacke, and her daughter-in-law, Donna, East Margaree. Grammie’s pride and joy were her grandchildren Emma (Edward), Rebecca, Matthew (Amber), Jason (Sarah), Christopher (Mariah), Bianca, Jill (Justin) and Jeffrey (Katie), and her great-grandchildren Austin, Alexandra, Myles, Ty, Wyatt, Ainsley, Layla, Isaac, Alexander, and Addison Joan. Joan will also be greatly missed by her sister and best friend, Shirley (Claude), her baby sister, Debbie (late Walter Clarke), and her baby brother, David (Diane), along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Besides her husband and parents, Joan was predeceased by her sons, Billy, Frankie , and Herbie, and daughter, Sherri-Lee.

The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to Joan’s former homecare workers, the caring staff of the Inverary Manor where she resided for the past eight months, as well as to Dr. LaFrance, Dr. Ritter, Laurie Ann MacDonald and Lyndsey Drozdowski for the care and sincere compassion shown to her.

Cremation has taken place. Due to COVID 19 restrictions, a funeral mass and burial to be held at a later date.  Donations in Joan’s memory may be made to St. Patrick’s Cemetery Fund or Inverness Palliative Care.

Age 81, Foyer Père Fiset, Chéticamp, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 21, 2021, at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Chéticamp. Sophie was the daughter to the late Henri T. and the late Marie Jessie (Poirier) Harris.

Sophie was a warm, loving wife, mother and Godmother. She did everything with much love, at home and at work. She worked at the fish plant for most of her life. She was known as an amazing cook, loved lobster, Bingo, and playing cards. She also hooked rugs as a hobby. When she was younger, she enjoyed ‘ski-dooing’ to the camp with family and friends and a bucket of Lick-A-Chick on the table was enjoyed by all. Sophie was a friend and mother to many. Blessed, we all are, to have her in our hearts. We love you.

Sophie is survived by her son Joey Poirier; brothers, Louis Pat and Charlie Joe; sisters, Lina, Marie Adele, and Geraldine. Besides her husband, Jean Maurice, she was predeceased by brothers, Henri and Thomas; sisters, Nanette, Juliette, Marguerite, Doris, and Elizabeth.

Due to COVID 19 restrictions, a funeral mass will be celebrated at a later date. Donations in Sophie’s memory may be made to Foyer Père Fiset.

Age 67, Chéticamp/Halifax, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Chéticamp. She was born in Chéticamp on November 11, 1953 to Luce Colombe (Bourgeois) and the late Wilfred LeBlanc.

Rachelle was a loving and special daughter, aunt and friend. Having been diagnosed with ALS in July, 2020, she fought her battle with courage and bravery.

Rachelle was a graduate of the Victoria General Hospital school of nursing, and worked at the V.G. from 1975-2010. In 1989, she enrolled at Dalhousie University and while still working full time, she obtained her BSc in Nursing in 1992. In 1995, she became transplant coordinator and kept this position until her retirement in 2010.

Rachelle had many hobbies and kept herself busy. She had a passion for travelling and was always planning a trip. She looked forward to her trips with the ladies in her golf group. She also took up curling and bridge. Knitting, needlework and reading were also high on her list of hobbies.

Besides her mother, Rachelle is survived by her sister, Annette (Armand) Fiset; nephew, Donald (Mireille) Fiset; nieces, Nadine Whalen and Jenny (Nic) LeMieux. “Menaine” will also be missed by Sebastien and Melanie, who thought the world of her.

Besides her father, Wilfred (1993), she was predeceased by her brother Gerald (2016).

Special thanks to her Halifax friends, Arlene, Helena, Lucie, and especially Sheilagh. Without their help, she could not have stayed in Halifax from time of diagnosis until Christmas. Thank you to all her Cape Breton friends for their many visits and support.

Many thanks to the Home Care staff for all their help while she was at home. Special thanks to Moira, Dr. Ritter, hospital personal and Dr. Amelie Maillet for their compassionate care while she was in the hospital.

Before leaving on her journey, Rachelle made sure to thank her Mom for her love and support, and her sister Annette for taking such good care of her, and for being the great sister that she was. We will always remember Rachelle’s motto…”It is what it is”…

Due to COVID 19 restrictions, a funeral mass will be celebrated at a later date. Donations in Rachelle’s memory may be made to the ALS Society of Nova Scotia or Palliative Care Services of Sacred Heart Community Health Centre.

Age 84 of Margaree Forks, NS. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who passed away suddenly at home on May 7, 2021. Lorraine had a generous heart and was respected by those who knew her.  She was a lady of great Christian faith, as evident by her volunteer work at various churches throughout her life. She was an active member in her community and a lifetime member of St. Michael’s CWL. As the eldest child of 11 children, she was expected to contribute to the household income so had to reluctantly quit school at an early age. She eventually got a job as a nursing assistant at Sacred Heart Hospital in Cheticamp prior to having children and then later worked as a nursing assistant at the Inverary Manor until she retired.  Mostly self-taught, Lorraine could turn her hand to anything – as a seamstress, gardener, and quilter. She also demonstrated her creativity through the many crafts she enjoyed doing and sharing with others. There was no chore too big. Lorraine led by example, and even in her later years put the needs of others before her own, continuing her role as caregiver. She was devoted to her family – a mom to everyone and a friend to all. To know her was to love her. She also took great pride in her appearance and would never leave home without a little blush and lipstick. Lorraine was known for her compassion, being soft spoken, her meat pies and fruit cakes, and being an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan. She was there to greet you at the door and stood at the window, waving goodbye – asking her children to call when they reached their destination. Like her husband, Christmas was her favourite time of the year for family gatherings and went all out decorating for the season inside the home, and proudly watched as family decorated outside so that the house would be brightly lit at night for everyone to enjoy. Family was everything to her.

She is survived by her children – Christina, Denise (Isadore) Murphy, Cyril (Arlene), Bernice (Frank) Aucoin, Elaine, and daughter-in-law, Tammy. Nannie’s/Grandma’s skin was as soft as her nurturing heart and will be missed by her grandchildren; Jamie (Katie), Melanie (Howard) Burns, Patrick (Racheal), Shamus (Noelle), Shannon (Michael) Lawson, Savannah (Evan) Murray, Dawson, and great-grandaughter, Jaielyne.  Siblings; Bernie (Louise), Ethel (Franklin), Hubert (Juliette), Michel (Linda), Jean-Albert (Patricia), Lucy (Joe), Lubie, Linda (Roland), Anita (Andre), and Stella (Kenny); many nieces and nephews, and large extended family. She was predeceased by her parents, Peter and Antoinette, her husband Leonard and her son Victor. Due to Covid restrictions, a funeral mass will take place at a later date. Donations can be made to a charity of your choice.

Age 79, Cheticamp, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Cheticamp. Charles was a son of the late Richard M. and the late Lucie Anne (Aucoin) Aucoin.

Charles was a loving husband, devoted father, loved to CHEAT at cards, was a family man, and he loved his Montreal Canadians.

He is survived by sons, Wayne and Brian Aucoin; daughter-in-law, Liane Aucoin; grandchild, Skylar Aucoin; brother, Edmond (Claudette) Aucoin; sisters, Marie Theresa Aucoin, Marie Gemma Larade, Dora Deveau, Denise Johnston, Esther (Ernest) Cormier, and Lucy Noel; sister-in-law, Vicky Aucoin. Besides his wife, Geraldine Aucoin, he was predeceased by brother, Wilfred Aucoin; brothers-in-law, André Larade, Leonard Deveau, Carmen Casey, and Pierre Noel.

Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. Funeral and burial will be held at a later date.

Age 72, Chéticamp.It is with great sorrow that we, the family, announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, mémère, sister, aunt and friend Heather Anne LeBlanc. She passed away peacefully on April 12^th, 2021 at the Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Chéticamp, surrounded by her loving family after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 28, 1948 in Sydney, NS, she was the daughter of the late Alex and the late Cecilia (Gillis) MacIsaac. Heather is survived by her husband, John LeBlanc and daughter Sandra Webster, Stratford PEI. Her proudest achievement in life was her family, and in particular her pride and joy, her grandson, Samuel. She also leaves behind, her sister, Mary Eisenhauer (Colin Robart), Nictaux, NS and brother, Roger (Karen) MacIsaac, Amherst, NS; sisters-in-law, Helen Chiasson, Mary (Norman) Doucet, and Rita LeBlanc all of Waltham, Mass. and many nephews, nieces and cousins who will all miss her dearly.

She was predeceased by her son-in-law, Steve Webster; brothers-in-law, Lloyd Eisenhauer, Clarence LeBlanc, Billy LeBlanc, Alex LeBlanc and Patrick LeBlanc; sisters-in-law, Anna Mae Aucoin and Margaret Richard.

Heather graduated from St. Rita’s School of Nursing, Sydney in 1969 and devoted the next 50 years to her nursing profession. She moved to Chéticamp in 1970 where she met the love of her life, John. She was his nurse while he was healing from a recent car accident. Here they built their lives together and raised their daughter Sandra. Heather was a devoted nurse and always went above and beyond to help those in need.

Sincere thanks to the nurses and staff at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre who looked after Heather these past few weeks. Special thanks to Dr. Amélie Maillet and Johanne Doucet. We would also like to thank our circle of friends and family who provided support and comfort these past few weeks.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 16th, 2021, from 6-9pm at the Chéticamp Funeral Home. Masks and social distancing are required.

A funeral mass, by invitation only, will be celebrated on Saturday, April 17th, 2021 at 10:30 am at Église St. Pierre, Chéticamp with Father MacDonald Ibeh officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Sacred Heart Hospital Charitable Foundation.

Age 92, Chéticamp passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021 at the Foyer Père Fiset Guest Home, Chéticamp. She was a daughter to the late Charlie B. and the late Marguerite (Deveau) Deveau.

Elizabeth loved playing cards and Bingo.

She is survived by her son, Joseph Gerard LeBlanc (Katherine); daughters, Marie Bernadette MacLellan (Joe), and Jeannine Gisèle MacDougall (Paul); sister, Therese Poirier (Elie); grandchildren, Patricia Webber, Connie MacLellan, Bonnie MacLellan, and Alicia LeBlanc; great-grandchildren, T.J., Kayla, Hunter, and Eva. Besides her husband, Leo D. LeBlanc, she was predeceased by son, Joseph Roger; brothers, Freddie, Joe, and Francis; sisters, Maria Alma, Lucie, and Catherine.

There will be no visitation. A funeral mass, by invitation only, will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 7th at 10:30 am at Église St. Pierre, Chéticamp with Father Pierre Antoine St. Cyr officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery.

Age 92, Cheticamp, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 15, 2021, at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Cheticamp. He was a son of the late Joseph and the late Louise (Aucoin) Deveaux.

As a young man, Lévis enjoyed fishing with his father. He later worked in construction and he also worked in Waltham, Mass. in the 1950’s. For more than 20 years, Lévis worked for General Motors in Oshawa, Ont. He moved back to Nova Scotia and retired in Cheticamp after working at the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Lévis was a warden of the Knights of Columbus, Cheticamp Council #3850. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. # 32. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, making puzzles and loved to play cards with his friends.

Besides his wife Marie Blanche (Surette) Deveaux, he is survived by sons, André Deveaux and Francois Deveaux; daughter, Yvonne (Lausch) Deveaux; step-son, Phillip Muise; step-daughters, Theresa Muise, Sandra Castoldi, and Anne Spargo; brothers, Clarence Deveaux and Daniel Deveaux; step-grandchildren, Peter Castoldi, Meghan Spargo, Evan Spargo, Heather Muise, and a step-great granddaughter. He was predeceased by brothers, Wilfred, Lionel, Yvon, Arthur, Alphonse and Hector; sisters, Yvonne Chiasson, Laurette Chiasson, Rita Murphy and Marianne Deveaux (in infancy).

Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. Due to COVID 19, a funeral mass will be celebrated at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the death of Francis (Frank) Delphin MacIsaac 68, of Greenwal Manor, Antigonish, who passed away peacefully February 25, 2021 at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish.

Born in Antigonish on June 1, 1952, he was the son of the late Louis MacIsaac and the late Cecile (Cormier) MacIsaac. In 1956, the family moved to Cheticamp and upon graduation from N.D.A. School in 1970 he moved to Halifax, then settled in Annapolis Valley working in the Building Supplies Industry as a Sales Representative.

Frank is survived by special companion Marlene Maas; brothers, Peter MacIsaac, Joey MacIsaac; sisters, Evelyn (Joe) Knocton, Louise MacIsaac, Margaret (Mike) Carnell, Laurette (Dennis Shreenan) MacIsaac, Brenda MacIsaac, and numerous nephews, nieces and extended family.

Special thanks to Dr. Margot Sadler and all the staff at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital for their ongoing care. Donations in Frank’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Kidney Foundation of Canada.

Visitation will be held in the Cheticamp Funeral Home on Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 2-4 PM. Burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Cheticamp.