Age 73, of Pugwash, NS formerly of Mabou passed away peacefully September 18, 2019 in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney on January 4, 1946, he was a son of the late Angus D. and Flora Beaton. He was a very kind and compassionate man who loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and trapping. He had a passion for music (especially John Allan Cameron) and loved strumming his guitar.
John Regis is survived by brothers, Don, Sydney; Damien (Maureen), Mabou; Larry (Linda), Mabou; Fabian (Rosemary), Hamilton, Ont.; Harold, Fall River; sisters, Marian (Roddie) MacLennan, Halifax; Willanna (Bill) MacDonald, Mabou; sister-in-law, Marguerite Beaton, Pictou; many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Angela Herzog (2007); brothers, Clarence (2016) and Hugh R. (2018).
Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation.
There will be a private family burial at St. Mary's Cemetery, Mabou
A celebration of life will be held at Mabou Fire Hall ,11287 HWY 19, Wednesday, September 25th from 4-6 p.m.
A sincere thank you to the many health care professionals who have provided such excellent care to John Regis, especially Sunset Adult Residential Centre, Pugwash and Victoria Haven Nursing Home, Glace Bay
Memorial donations can be made to the Nova Scotia Schizophrenia Society, St. Mary's Cemetery, Mabou, Sunset Adult Residential Centre or a charity of choice.
On-line condolences may be made to: www.invernessfuneralhome.com
