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MICHAEL JOSEPH PENNY

Born In: WHITNEY PIER, Nova Scotia

Passed on: November 4th, 2016

It is with heartfelt sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Michael Joseph Penny on Nov. 4, 2016 at Harbourstone Enhanced Care.
Born in Whitney Pier in 1921, he was the son of the late William and Sarah(Mercer) Penny. Mr. Penny moved to Toronto where he was a self-employed business man who owned and operated a service station for many years. Upon his return to Cape Breton he owned and operated Plaza Taxi in Sydney River until his retirement. He was also a former member of the Sydney Lion’s Club for 16 years and he was an avid gardener and was very proud of the flowers in his garden.
Michael is survived by his loving wife of over 73 years, Annie (MacQueen) Penny; sisters, Helen and Sally; brother, Dennis; his best friends, Remo and Margaret Fasciani and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by his one and only son, John Michael; sisters, Muriel, Doris, Francis and Madelene; brothers, Bill, Gordon and Ed. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 10,2016 from 1-2 p.m. in Patten Funeral Home 71 Union St., Glace Bay, with Funeral service to take place at 2 p.m. in Patten Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John S. Jack officiating, Interment to follow in Black Brook Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in Michael’s memory may be made to Harbourstone Enhanced Care Sydney.


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