James Cahill
Passed on: November 30th, 2008
90, Sydney It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of James Patrick Cahill, 90, Alexandra Street, Sydney, on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Marble Mountain, Cape Breton, he was the son of the late Patrick and Mary (Ryan) Cahill. James was a veteran of the Second World War. In 1983, he retired from the City Hospital where he worked as the head supervisor of the maintenance department. James was past president of the Plumbers Union, Local 682 and the Plumbers and Steamfitters. Surviving are his daughter, Diane Cahill, Sydney, who was the love of his life; sister, Eileen (Billy) MacKinnon, Sydney; brother, Alfred Maher, Sydney; grandsons, Kevan, Dennis and Jimmy; great-grandchildren, Jessica, James Patrick and Lacey; many nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by his many loyal pets. James was a loving, caring person who will be sadly missed. He was predeceased by his wife, Elsie (Brown), son, Jimmy, sisters, Mary and Molley, twin brother, Andrew. There will be no visitation or service. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca "Treat everyone the way you would want to be treated" As he would say to his daughter, Diane, 'If you're happy, I'm happy'."
