Roland Christopher Hussey

82, Ingonish

It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of Roland Christopher Hussey, on Monday, October 11, 2010 at Buchanan Memorial Hospital, Neil's Harbour. Rollie was born in Ingonish on August 22, 1928 to the late Flora Belle (Roberts) Hussey and Christopher Hussey.

A Hard working man all of his life, Dad enjoyed his time as an electrician, an avid Lobster Fisherman and a Heavy Equipment Operator at Cape Breton Highlands National Park until his retirement. Later years Dad continued to work mending nets and helping the local fisherman.

Roland is survived by Sons Keith (Ann), Kelvin (Maria) , daughters Dorothy (Graham Best ) and Marisa Murphy, Ingonish; sisters Anne and Evelyn; grandchildren, Shoshanna, Cohen (Cora), Cole, Karlie, Tanner, great grandchildren Johnathan and Kelvin.

Roland was predeceased by his parents and wife Elizabeth(Fricker); Brothers Charles, Jack, Ben, Harry, George, Herbie and sister Etta.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Ingonish. Visitation Wednesday October 13, 2010, 2-4 PM. and 7-9 PM.

Service of Holy Eucharist 6:00PM., Wednesday, October 13, 2010. St. John's Church , Ingonish.

Roland's life will be celebrated in a service held at St. Peter's Church, Ingonish Beach, on Thursday, October 14th, at 11:00 am.Rev. Warren Huestis, Father Dan MacDonald and Rev. Margie Wood officating.

Memorial donations may be made to North Of Smokey Palliative Care Society or charity of choice.

Online condolences to www.fillmoreandwhitman.com