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Paul Henry MacChesney 40, Sydney
Paul Henry MacChesney, Sydney, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, surrounded by his loving family and friends at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Paul was the son of Cora Sheppard and the late Clarence MacChesney.
Paul is survived by his wife, Jacqueline (Walters) MacChesney; one daughter, Shannon (Derek) Greenwell, Ottawa, Ont.; three sons, Jay Roach, Fort Nelson, B.C., Matthew (Jennifer) Roach, Slave Lake, Alta., and his pride and joy, Hayes, at home; six grandchildren, Morgan and Brooklyn Greenwell, Coxheath, N.S., Jessica Durie, Campbell River, B.C., Kyjah Roach, Victoriaville, Que., Aiden and Tristan Roach, Slave Lake, Alta.
Paul is also survived by four sisters, Evelyn (Charlie) Livingstone, East Bay, Jeanette Collins, Ontario, Karen (Richard) Lewis, Coxheath, Sr. Mary Michael (Donna), Pennsylvania; three brothers, Michael (Marie) MacChesney, Stephen (Maureen) MacChesney, Whitby, Ont., and Gregory (Nancy) MacChesney, Vancouver, B.C.
He is also survived by extended family, Kim (Sandy) Walters, Edmonton, Alta., Darrell (Anna) Walters, Sydney, Corrine (Gerard MacNeil) Cusack, Sydney, Blair (Carrie) Walters, East Bay; his father-in-law, Jackie Walters; mother-in-law, Veronica Walters; many nieces and nephews, especially his loving niece, Brandee Lynn Cusack, Sydney. Paul was a godfather to Morgan Greenwell and MacKenzie Wadden.
He is also survived by lifelong friends, Mike Reel, Georgie Wadden and Brad Billett. Paul will be deeply missed by special family friend Clare Wadden and her children.
Paul was predeceased by his brothers, Owen Sheppard in infancy and Shaun Sheppard, sister, Linda Bates and grandmother, Annie Bradbury.
Paul was renowned for his huge personality and sense of humour. He was also an amazing cook and skilled carpenter. Paul loved to fish, travel and spend time at the beach. He coached his son’s minor hockey team for several years. More than anything in his life, Paul loved to spend time with his family and friends with lots of food and laughs. Paul was loved by the Alzheimer’s patients when he worked at MacGillivary Guest Home where he once was a PCW. He travelled to Alberta where he worked in the oil and gas industry. Paul has employed as the Atlantic Foreman for Summit Construction for the last number of years. At the time of his death he was working construction with his great friend, Brad. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, from 7-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, at Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier, with Fr. Errol MacDonald officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the IWK Children’s Hospital. ’Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother, Son, Godfather and Friend - may you find in heaven the peace that eluded you in life. A man was never so loved by his family and friends.’ Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com.
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Abt 1969 - Est 2009 (40 years)
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