Larry Mikol
Passed on: July 18th, 2008
Larry Mikol, 61, died in An Cala Palliative Care Unit Cape Breton Regional Hospital July 18, 2008 after a 14-month struggle with leukemia. A longtime resident of Cape Breton, he and wife, Donna, operated a family farm in North River, raising four children. He worked as a furniture maker, carpenter, trained in silviculture and forest management and was known to close friends as a poet and musician. Friend and mentor to many, Larry was beloved for generosity, humour and wisdom. With his family, he was an active member of the Baddeck Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Survived by his wife of 36 years, Donna; children, Jessica (Sean), Gabriel (Rachel), Carmel and Luke (Krisann); granddaughter, Judea; sister, Dina (Ted) Horn; mother-in-law, Laura Entin; sister-in-law, Martha Entin (Chris); many dearly loved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Service Wednesday, July 23, 2 p.m. Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 8226 Highway 105, Baddeck. Donations may be sent to An Cala Palliative Care Unit Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Contact Peggy MacDonald 902-567-7846.
