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PEARSON, Sheldon James
2017-09-25
Whitney Pier
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of Sheldon Pearson, age 75, on Monday, September 25, 2017 at home in Whitney Pier with his wife, Marlene MacNeil and son, Jesse Pearson by his side.
Sheldon was born in Sydney on April 28, 1942 to the late Christie MacIsaac and John Thomas Pearson.
Sheldon was a member of Local 682 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters. He had big heart for seniors and children. He will be remembered by family and friends for being kind hearted and his funny stories.
Sheldon will be sadly missed by his wife, Marlene MacNeil and children, Jesse, Sheldon, Todd, Tammy and Jacqueline; his grandchildren; his brother, Jackie (Helen), Angie (Paulette), Shawn (Kathy) and sister-in-law, Janice Pearson. Sheldon is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, especially Jeff and Terry Pearson.
Besides his parents, Sheldon was predeceased by brother, Terry; sister, Marjorie (Billy Oliver) and nephews, Ryan and Michael.
Memorial service to celebrate the life of Sheldon Pearson will be held in Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Friday, September 29, 2017. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 10-11 a.m. with service to follow at 11 a.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Interment will take place in New Calvary Cemetery, Whitney Pier.
Donations in memory of Sheldon may be made to Holy Redeemer Building Fund or charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
ROBAR, Norman Arthur
2017-10-07
Whitney Pier
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Norman Arthur Robar, age 77, on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at The Cove Guest Home, Sydney, with his family by his side.
Born on July 15, 1940 in Annapolis Royal, Norman was the son of the late Willis and Florence Robar.
Norman was a family man. He joined the Air Force in his younger years working with electronics. Later his electronic skills branched out to being employed with General Instruments, radio broadcasting in Ontario and eventually settling back in Cape Breton working as an audio-visual technician and human resources officer for CBU, as well as being heavily involved with Nova Scotia Government Employees Union before retiring.
Besides his working career, Norman loved the outdoors. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. As time went on he loved travelling with his wife, Barbara as they explored several off road trails creating new adventures together. For past time Norman enjoyed the hobby of making jewellery and spending time gardening with his wife. He will be remembered by family and friends for being a very intelligent loving man.
Norman will be sadly missed by his wife, Barbara; children, Gregory, Bruce Landry, Tracy (Lenus) Samson, Joey (Holly Lejeune) Landry, David (Allana), Deanna, Paul and Jolene; sister, Carol Anderson, and several grandchildren, Dawson, Gabrielle, Jordan, Jenna, Shantel, Kyle and Daniel.
Memorial service to celebrate the life of Norman Arthur Robar will be held in Pier Community Funeral Home, entrance on Church Street, on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 1-2 p.m. with service to follow at 2 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Fr. Bill Burke officiating. Following the service, light refreshments will be held in the funeral home reception area.
Donations in memory of Norman may be made to The Cove Guest Home.
Family flowers only please.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
COSTIGAN, Thomas 'Tom' Joseph
2017-11-15
South Bar
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas ‘Tom’ Joseph Costigan, age 83, on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born on November 13, 1934, in Colliers, Newfoundland, Tom was the son of late Michael and Bride (Keating) and step-mother, Agnes (Whalen) Costigan.
Tom was a faithful member of Holy Redeemer parish. He served with the Canadian Armed Forces in his younger years. Tom later was employed with Sydney Steel plant and CN Railway before retiring due to health.
Tom had a passion for the outdoors and enjoyed his large vegetable garden which he generously shared with family and friends. He will be remembered by family and friends for being very thoughtful and appreciative towards others.
Tom is survived by his sister, Martha with whom he resided; other siblings, Joe (Cookie), Lorraine, Linda (Murdock), Michael (Pat), Helen (George), Marie, Brian (Debbie), Mary, Nancy (Wayne), Peggy (Arno) and John Glenn (Meredith); brother-in-law, Gary, and sister-in-law, Lorraine; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Tom was predeceased by his siblings, Sam, Mary and Beatrice and Brenda; in-laws, Phil, Jimmy, Chalmers and Charlie, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Visitation for the late Thomas ‘Tom’ Costigan will be held on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street), from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at 10 a.m. in Holy Redeemer Church with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. A reception following the Mass will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home. A private family interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks at a later date.
Donations in memory of Tom may be made the Holy Redeemer Building Fund.
Family gives a big thank you to all the doctors and nurses on 4A and in the palliative care unit for the care given to Tom during his time of need.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
ABOUD, Allan
2017-12-10
Sydney
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Allan Aboud, age 70, on Sunday, December 10, 2017, at the An Cala Palliative Care unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born on May 1, 1947, in Sydney, Allan was the son of late Moses and Mary Aboud.
Allan is survived by his sisters, Sister Helen Aboud C.N.D., Theresa McKay, Beaverlodge, AB, Rosemary Wheatley, Halifax; granddaughter, Brittany; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Allan was predeceased by his siblings, Charlie, Josephine, Annie, Marina, Michael, Joseph, Josephine and his companion, Mary Boudreau.
Allan was a man of great integrity and honesty which he portrayed throughout his life. He always had time for family and friends. In his early years Allan enjoyed playing baseball, bowling and loved a good snooker game at the local pool halls.
He also enjoyed drag racing and rebuilding cars with his good friend, Chickie Halloran. Allan could often be seen patrolling the boardwalk and downtown Charlotte Street with his faithful dog, Maggie. Allan had a natural ability to finish any task he put his mind to… patience he had!
Allan’s work ethic began early at the age of seven when he could be found doing odd jobs around the neighbourhood. Later he worked for Mason’s Wholesale and Mercer Fuels and eventually started his own company, Abba Dabba Fuels as a distributor for Ultramar.
During his brief illness, Allan was supported by family, friends and neighbours. A special thanks to his nephews Donnie and Greg Robertson for their commitment and dedication given to their friend and uncle, Allan.
Visitation for the late Allan Aboud will be held on Friday, December 15, 2017 at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street), from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at 10 a.m. in Holy Redeemer Church with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. A reception following the Mass will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home. Interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Donations in memory of Allan may be made to the An Cala Palliative Care unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney or Loaves and Fishes.
The family gives a big thank you to all the doctors and nurses in the palliative care unit and the VON for the care given to Allan during his time of need.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
GILLIS, Edward Alphonsus
2018-04-03
South Bar
It is with sadness that we, the family, regret to announce the passing of our beloved father, brother and grandfather, Edward Alphonsus Gillis, age 68, of Whitney Pier. He passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at home.
Born on April 30, 1949 in South Bar, Eddie was the son of the late Jimmy and Lucy (Digou) Gillis.
Eddie is survived by his daughters, Ann Williams (Brion), Ontario and Dawn Mombourquette (formerly Kent), Sydney; grandchildren, Corey, Brenden and Kristin Mombourquette, Sydney and Marlena, Kathleen, and Annelise Williams, Ontario; sisters, Deanie Bona and Emily Keough of Sydney and MaryAnn (Russell) White, Jackie (Wayne) Pinhorn, Helen McLennan and Mabel (Doug) Au Coin of South Bar; longtime friend, Catherine McLean and mother of his children, Sister Nichols.
Eddie started working at the steel plant at 17 years old, went to Vocational school for diesel mechanics, and then enjoyed retirement. Proud to be a South bar boy, he was known as a protector of his sisters. He was very old school, lived a quiet life after he retired and was an animal lover.
Eddie’s family would like to thank the employees of First class delivery because he used them so much and they would stay and talk to him after making their delivery. All the drivers were just absolutely amazing to him.
Visitation and funeral service to celebrate the life of Edward Alphonsus Gillis will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Saturday, April 7, 2018.
A gathering of family and friends will take place from 10-11 a.m. with service to follow at 11 a.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Fr. Paul McGillvray officiating. Light refreshments will be served in the funeral home reception area following the service. Interment will take place in St. Alphonsus Cemetery, Victoria Mines, NS.
Donations in memory of Eddie may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
