CIPAK, John Stephen Jr. Reserve Mines

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Stephen (Jr.) Cipak, 58, on March 15, 2020 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. He was the son of the late John Sr. and Mary (Johnston) Cipak. John worked as a Security Guard for several years with Walkers Security. When he wasn’t spending time with his family or friends you could always see him walking with his best friend, his dog Diesel. John also had a strong passion for wood working. He was a big man with a heart of gold, and a smile that would light up a room. John is survived by his of wife of 27 years, Darlene Gabriel; four sons, Gregory (Lindsay) MacMullin, Stephen (Alicia) Cipak, Jorden (Candace) Cipak and Devin Cipak (Christina); one daughter, Ashley (Anthony) O’ Handley; two brothers, Robert (Colleen) Bungay and Wilfred Clements; one sister, Pamela (Vince) Tutty; six grandchildren, Hunter, Ryder, Bailey, Olivia, Haylee and Charlotte; as well as several nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the staff of the IMCU and the ICU unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Diabetic Association/The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of T.J. Tracey and Burial Specialists, 370 Reserve St., Glace Bay, (902) 849-4199. Visitation will be held 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 12 p.m., Saturday, August 15, 2020, all taking place at T.J. Tracey Funeral Home with Fr. Daniel Boudreau officiating. Burial to take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Masks are mandatory.

“Take the best parts of me locked away without the keys and know that I’m forever by your side. When the lights go down know that I am never far away. When the sun burns out

I’ll be waiting on the brighter side of grey. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com.