CONOHAN, Thomas “Tucker”
It is with broken hearts that we the family of Thomas Conohan 73, better known as Tucker or Tom by those who loved him, died suddenly on July 25, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital after recently being diagnosed with cancer.
Tucker was born in Sydney to John & Rachel (MacKenzie) Conohan of Sydney on April 16, 1945.
He is survived by his loving wife, Rose (Binns) Conohan who he was proud to declare made him “the luckiest man alive”, three devoted and loving children, Pamela Conohan, Stephen Conohan(Allison), and Chris Conohan (Aimee). The jewels and joy of his life were his precious grandchildren, Noah, Lauren, Monica, Katie and Emily. Tucker was one of fifteen children and the siblings he left behind include his beloved sisters, Kay Violande, Mary Jacobs, Rose Kulczycki, and brothers, David and Alphonse Conohan.
He was predeceased by brothers, Bill, Jimmy, George, Fred, Guy, John, Joseph, and sisters, Lena Vigneau and Anne Maureen Conohan.
His wife, Rose, was one of nineteen children and Tucker was a father, brother and friend to each of them. He worked at the CBRM Public Works Department for 30 years. In his retirement he spent his time devoted to his friends, family, and spreading happiness to all who knew him. Tucker was a part of the Cursillo movement for over 30 years and maintained his devotion and faith in his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ until his last breath. Tucker was an avid Tarabish player, hunter, and Blue Jay fan and enjoyed speaking to people to instruct them on the joy of each. Once his children moved on to careers, Tucker took the opportunity to spend his days with his grandchildren, travelling, and pursuing his hobbies and devotion to the focus of all his world, his Rosie. He left this world to take on a new mission in the next life and to reunite with the countless souls he touched and went on before him and to wait in patient happiness for those he left behind to carry on his mission of quiet friendship and love to all, and the day he will see them all again.
Visitation for Tucker will be held at TW Curry Parkview Chapel in Sydney on Monday July 30, 2018 2-4 and 7-9 with a Funeral Mass at St Theresa’s Church on July 31, 2018 at 11 a.m. with Fr. Dennis Lamey presiding.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Tucker’s memory to St. Theresa’s Parish Hall, to Hospice Palliative Care Society of CB or a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com.
“Let every act of kindness and sign of affection you show to one another reflect God’s love acting through you.”
It is with immense sadness with broken hearts, we announce the passing of David Farrell (Poppy) (Bunt) on July 25, 2018 at home due to a massive heart attack. Born in Sydney on October 18, 1954, he was the son of the late Michael and Kathleen Farrell of Sydney Forks, NS.
Dave is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Heather (Samways); daughter, Gail (Jolley) Morris, Marcia (Andrew) Lafford; step-children, Nena Whitty (Maxx Marrs), Sheldon Whitty, Darin Gautier (Tina), Brian Gautier (Brittany Gwynn); daughter-in-law, Natasha Gautier, and chosen daughter, Kim Marks (Shane, Morgan and Emma). Dave will also be missed by his grandchildren, Willis, Jody, Trista, Storm, Jacklyn, Kay, Blayne, and Irelyn; chosen grandson, Devin Troke; as well as great-grandchildren, Pierce, Jaxton, Kye, and Ezmay. They were all very precious to him and will miss him dearly. He is also survived by siblings, Michael (Cathy), Ed (Thelma), Pat (Cathy), Lawrence (Jane), Diane (John), Kevin (Leslie), Doug (Noreen), Judy; brotherin-law, Dale (Donna) Samways, and by the mother of his children, Rhodena Stevens.
Dave was a long standing proud member of East Bay Legion, Branch 151. He worked as a heavy equipment operator all his life and he always worked hard for his family. Poppy was always willing to drop everything and help anyone and his kind heart will be sadly missed by everyone.
Visitation will take place 2-4 & 7-9 Monday, July 30, 2018 in the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home. A service to celebrate his life will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Rev Sheldon Chant officiating.
Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be forwarded to chantfuneralhome.ca.
Special thanks to EHS, the police, the medical examiner, Dr. Hatim Malik, Dr. Mohan Virick (Mabel Ann), and the organ tissue team who were all so professional and kind. Special thanks to our wonderful neighbours and loved ones for their support during this sad time.
Rest in peace my darling husband and precious “Poppy”. We will miss and love you forever.