PROSPER, Jeanette Madeline – Waycobah First Nation. It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Jeanette Madeline Prosper. Jean passed away in Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck, on Saturday, May 23, 2015, with her family and friends by her side after a brief, difficult battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Inverness she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Susan (Googoo) Prosper. She was 59 years old. Jean was an angel in disguise. She was an honest, straight forward, kind soul. She loved her family, friends and grandchildren and spoke of them fondly. She loved her community and often fundraised for her parish, St. Kateri Tekawitha in We’koqma’q (Waycobah). She cared for many stray animals, loved bingo and cooking. She will be loved and missed by all. Jean is survived by her loving family, son, Terry (Marina), Waycobah; daughters, Carol, Halifax; Gwen, Kahnawakee; Theresa, New Brunswick; Rhonda (Joe), Hamilton, Ont; sisters, Anna (Gerard), Blues Mills; Betty, Waycobah; Muriel, Ontario; Brenda, Waycobah; brother, John (Phyllis), Waycobah; foster son, Diego. She was predeceased by her parents; sisters, Muriel, Sandra May, Mary Josephine; brother, Howard; brother-in-law, Stanley Googoo. Visitation will be held from 4 – 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Tuesday in the Multi Purpose Building, 160 Reservation Road, Waycobah First Nation. Funeral mass will be 2 p.m. Wednesday from St. Kateri Parish, Waycobah with Father Paul Abbass officiating. Burial 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 Monday, May 25 and Tuesday, May 26 Visitation Time 4-10 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Tuesday Visitation Location Multi-Purpose Building, 160 Reservation Road, We'koqma'q Service Information Service Date Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Service Time 2 p.m. Service Location Blessed Katerie Parish, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, We’koqma`q Burial Information Burial Date Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Burial Time Following funeral mass Burial Location Blessed Katerie Parish, Holy Trinity Parish Cemetery, Waycobah