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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Albert Charles Toney, who passed away on Sunday, June, 20, 2021, at the age of 62, leaving to mourn family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine; his dog Jack, his children, Bradley (Edna), Lorna (Brett), Tyler (Bern), and Evan (Cass); four grandchildren, Claire Bear, Drax, Tyler, and Jaxson; his godchildren, Sean Francis and Donna Marie Ibbitson; siblings, Juanita Paul (late Dan J.), Grace Paul (Joe Mike), Jacqueline Toney, Benedict Toney (Jessie), Bartholomew Toney; his sister-in-law, Laura "Elizabeth" Toney and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Benjamin Charles and Susan Toney (Googoo); his siblings, Dianne Toney, John Toney, Lena Bernard, Lloyd Toney and Fabian Toney.
Albert was an employee of We’koqma’q First Nations band, for many years. In his early years he worked as a fishery guardian and recently in communications. In his early years he was employed by parks Canada as a tour guide for Alexander Graham Bell Site, A park warden for Cape Breton National Park and Kejimkujik National. He was hard worker and loves his jobs, namely Georgia Pacific where he had many fond memories of. One of his biggest hobbies in his life was photography. He was a good man, great father and loved his grandchildren dearly.
Visitation will be after 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, in We’koqma’q Community Centre, 15 Reservation Rd., We’koqma’q First Nation. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 3, from Blessed Kateri Parish, We’koqma’q First Nation with Father Conrad Edwards officiating. Cremation will follow with burial in the parish cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
Visitation Information Visitation
Thursday, July 1 until Saturday, July 3
Visitation Time
After 4 p.m. Thursday
Visitation Location
We’Koqma’q Community Centre, 15 Reservation Rd, We'koqma'q First Nation
Service Information Service Date
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Service Time
10 a.m.
Service Location
Blessed St. Kateri Parish, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, We’koqma’q First Nation
Burial Information Burial Date
At a later date.
Burial Location
Blessed Kateri Parish Cemetery
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