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MICHAEL, Emmett James of Waycobah First Nation born June 1st, 2016 age 1, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, in the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck.
Thou his life on earth was short lived he touched so many people with love. He taught so many people how life is so precious. Emmett had a rare disease called Leukodystrophy and was diagnosed with Krabbe which affected the brain. We always prayed for colors for Sir Emmett and now he is the rainbow for the heavens.
We would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, and paramedics who helped out in his care at the IWK and St Martha’s Hospital in Antigonish. The awesome staff at the Theresa Cremo Memorial Health Centre. We couldn't do it without all of you and love you all so much.
He is survived by his mom and dad, Bernice and Luke; brother, Lucas; most loved cousins, Craig, Clarence, BFF Julius Pierro and numerous other cousins; god parents, Georgina Julian, Bruce Deveaux; grandparents, Madeline Michael of Waycobah; Regina and Gerard Johnson of Eskasoni and many cousins, aunts and uncles.
He is predeceased by grandfather, Clarence Michael and first cousin, Amelia Denny-Johnson.
Visitation will be after 4 p.m. Tuesday at 298 Reservation Road, Waycobah First Nation. Funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday from Blessed Kateri Parish Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Waycobah with Father Conrad Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com
Visitation Information Visitation
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Visitation Time
After 4 p.m. Tuesday
Visitation Location
298 Reservation Road, Waycobah
Service Information Service Date
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Service Time
11 a.m.
Service Location
Blessed Kateri Parish, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Waycobah
Burial Information Burial Date
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Burial Time
Following funeral mass
Burial Location
Blessed Kateri Parish, Holy Trinity Parish Cemetery, Waycobah
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