COPAN, Hugh Francis

Scotchtown

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our brother, Hugh Francis Copan, on July 14, 2015, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Clarence and Elizabeth ‘ Liz’ (MacDonald) Copan.

Hugh was a man who loved the simpler things in life. He enjoyed playing darts, cards, spending his mornings with his friends at Tims and just driving around. He loved to wash cars and he took great pride in it. Hugh also loved pizza, the one thing that he could never go without.

Hugh is survived by his four sisters, Mary (Ron), Charlene (Paul), Beth, Alberta ( Jake) and three brothers, Clarence (Christine), Elliott (Carol), Bernie, as well as many nieces and nephews. He is also survived and missed by his dear friend and cat ‘Frisky.’

He was predeceased by his parents.

Cremation has taken place. A funeral mass to celebrate Hugh’s life will take place Saturday, July 18, 2015, at 10 a.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Burial will be held in St. Michael’s Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 862-7500.

Donations can be made to the An Cala, Palliative Care unit.

To send online condolences go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com.

We would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital who took great care of Hugh when he needed it most. Your heartfelt support will never be forgotten. We would also like to thank the EMTs and a special thank you to Donna Darling.