Mike Cipak
Born In: Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: April 20th, 1925
Passed in: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: February 6th, 2009
It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the passing of our father, Mike Cipak, on Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Whitney Pier, April 20, 1925, he was the son of the late John Stanley and Nellie (Ruainska-Carberry) Cipak.
A veteran of the Second World War, Mike finished his working career at Sydney Steel. He enjoyed sports; played hockey, baseball, darts and bowling. His biggest love was his family and his generosity and spirit of giving touched so many. Mike spent countless hours entertaining children with his magic shows, homemade rides, ice rinks and mini putt in the backyard.
Mike was a strong member of the NDP party, Sydney Co-op, Whitney Credit Union, and Steel Centre Credit Union.
He will be sadly missed by his family and all that had the pleasure of a him.
Surviving are his three daughters, Michele (Brad) Skinner, Francine (Will) Naylor and Rhoda (Roger) Tubrett; four sons, Ronnie (Patsy), Mickey (Debbie), Steve (Ruth) and Buddy (Marilyn); two sisters, Mamie (Ray), Ontario, Frances, Colorado; and sister-in-law, Gladys Dawson. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, Mike was predeceased by his wife and best friend of 60 years, Agnes Rita Dawson, brothers, Stephen and Joseph, both in infancy, twin brothers, John and Tony, sisters, Helen and Vicky.
A private family service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home in the All Faith Chapel, with Fr. Errol MacDonald officiating. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Whitney Pier at a later date.
Donations in Mike’s memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Online condolences may be sent to info@pierfuneralhome.com.
