CONWAY, Mark Wilfred Patrick "Sonny" - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Wilfred Patrick "Sonny" Conway of White Head, Guysborough Co., on Thursday, April 26, 2018, in his home, a home he built for his wife and family with his own two hands. Born September 15, 1930, Sonny was a man of incredible strength, relentless fortitude and strong family values. He lived his life on the water, spending 37 years as head lighthouse keeper on White Head Island with his wife and family; a legacy he took over from his father. Upon retiring, he fulfilled his dream of lobster fishing out of his beloved Mosquito Cove for eight years. A master of all trades, Sonny spent his remaining years as a carpenter, boat builder, hobby farmer, avid hunter, and woodsman. Never idle, Sonny could be found still picking berries with his daughters and grand-daughters, cutting and splitting his own wood or fixing a roof, well into his 80’s. A pillar of his community, Sonny would never miss an opportunity to support a community event, have a yarn with friends or to help a family member, friend or newcomer. A story of true devotion, Sonny is survived by his first love and adoring wife of almost 70 years, Annie Elizabeth "Betty" Conrad, his children, Carmen (Kathy), Hazel Hill; Vera Rhynold (Phillip), Antigonish; Lori Boudreau, Port Felix; Patrick (Marina), White Head; and Cathy (Brad), Moncton, NB; 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He will also be sadly missed by his twin sisters, Celene Munroe (Arnold), Enfield; and Louise Lumsden, Canso. Sonny will be reunited with his daughter, Lynn Jelleau; son, Mark and infant children Joseph and Susan, his parents, Wilfred and Marie (Richard) and sister, Marie Hynes. A lifelong member and supporter of his church, funeral mass will be held for Sonny from St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Port Felix on Tuesday, May 1 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Jonathan Nnajiofor officiating. Visitation will be Monday, April 30, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in St. Joseph's as well. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Donations can be made to the St Joseph’s Parish Building Fund or Diabetes Canada. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Monday, April 30, 2018 Visitation Time 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Visitation Location St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Port Felix Service Information Service Date Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Service Time 11 a.m. Service Location St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Port Felix Burial Information Burial Date Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Burial Time Following funeral mass Burial Location St. Joseph's Parish Cemetery, Port Felix