Dr. Mohammed (Moe) Shaikh
Passed on: January 30th, 2009
July 25, 1931-Jan. 30, 2009 Sydney Mines We regret to announce the death of Dr. Mohammed Baqar Shaikh, which occurred on Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Moe passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Born in Poona, India, he pursued a career in medicine. His career took him many places over the years, and finally led him to Sydney Mines, Cape Breton. He established a practice in Sydney Mines, and worked for 30 years as a general practitioner in the community. As well as practising medicine, he will be remembered for his love of cooking, socializing and a good game of bridge. He was an enthusiastic sports fan (any sport!) He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; sons, Bazil in India, Stephen (Cathy) McGee, daughters, Bernadette (Joe) O'Connell, Yasmin (Mike) Shaikh; stepchildren, Nancy Skinner, Sharon (Scott) MacDonald, Sean Skinner; son-in-law, James Murphy; grandchildren, Krista, Aaron, Angela, Sandy, Stephanie, Scott, Dylan and Sophie; great-grandchild, Tristan. He is also survived by brothers, Zafar and Zabair Shaikh, sister-in-law Tasneem Shaikh and nephew, Waseem. Mohammed was predeceased by his parents, a brother and sister, and his wife of 30 years, Hermine Shaikh. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. There will be no visitation. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at 2 p.m. in St. Pius X Church, Main Street, Sydney Mines, with Fr J. J. MacDonald officiating. A reception will follow the service in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dr. Shaikh's memory may be made to the Northside Hospital Foundation, or to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca.
