Googoo, Alexander Andrew "Alex R" - 74, A well-known resident of We’koqma’q passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends in Victoria County Memorial Hospital in Baddeck on Thursday March 31, 2011. He was the son of late Micheal B. Googoo and late Ellen (Sylliboy). Born in We’koqma’q April 26, 1936. He was married to his first wife the late Pauline Gould of Eskasoni for 33years. They had eight children – late Terry Googoo, Frankie, Rara, Glenda, Draw, Sheila, Vivy & Lilly. He is survived by his second wife Priscilla (Isadore) of Wagmatcook. They have three children – Gubby, Carolynn and Darryl. Also his mother in law Marie Basque. Alex R was a well respected member of Waycobah. He was well liked by many friends from near and afar. Alex was a journeyman, carpenter, painter, and constable for many years. Alex also serviced as an Elder’s Council Member. His trades allowed him to build homes, a school, and churches in Waycobah and in Wagmatcook where he renovated other buildings and a church. His jobs included working blueberry industry, pulp industry, fisheries, as a sportsman, a former fire chief and basket maker. In his younger years, Alex enjoyed hockey, baseball, archery, etc. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren & great grandchildren. He is survived by daughters, Rara Gould (Terry), Glenda, Draw, Lilly, Vivy, Carolynn all of We’koqma’q; Sheila Williams (Daniel) of Lincoln, N.B. step-daughter, Fallon Isadore of Wagmatcook; sons, Frankie Googoo (Shannon), Donnie and special son, Dougie Paul all of We’koqma’q; Gabriel & Daryl of Wagmatcook; brothers, William Googoo of Millbrook; Bernie B. Googoo (Phyllis), Stanley B. Googoo (Betty), Henry Googoo (Binta) all of We’koqma’q; sisters, Mary B. Bernard (late Andrew), Geraldine Paul (late Michael John) of We’koqma’q; Barbara Googoo of Maine, USA; Anna K Pierro (Francis) of Wagmatcook; Germaine Martin (Philip) of Millbrook; foster sisters, Bridgette Marshall of West Bay and Matilda Koopman (Frank) of Ottawa; grandchildren Pop-I, Donnie, Tiffany, Whitney, Doris, Pauline, Lynn, Dylan, Wasuek, Desmond, Cecelia, Sondra, Diamond, Sherise, Kirk, Bailey, Hayden, Shannah (Princess), Natasha, Everette & Jessie; great grandchildren B-Rod, Lexiney, Vada, Maylene, Joyce, Jali and Brysen. Alex was also survived by godchildren, Martin Bernard, Tiny Cremo, Noel Mike Bernard, Micky Googoo, Little Terry, Amanda Googoo, Whitney Gould and countless nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by son, Terry Googoo; brothers, Gabrieal Googoo, Ryan J. Googoo, Donald Googoo, three siblings at infancy, granddaughter, Francesca. Visitation will be held overnight in Wagmatcook Blessed Kateri Parish, Queen of the World Church after 8 p.m., Saturday, April 2. Two nights in We’koqma’q at 12 Googoo’s Lane (twins house) on April 3 after 4 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 in Holy Trinity Church Waycobah with Father Robert McNeil & Father Bernie MacDonald officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Whycocomagh. Words of comfort may be forward to the family at www.haverstocks.com. Service Information Service Date Tuesday, April 5, 2011