Whitney Pier
It is with broken hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Ronald Gushue, age 67, on Thursday, December 26, 2019 in the palliative care unit of Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on June 8, 1952 in Sydney, Michael was the son of the late Ronald and Jean (MacDonald) Gushue.
A lifetime resident of Whitney Pier and retired steelworker, Michael went on to graduate from the College of Cape Breton in 1992 with his accounting degree.
Besides his parents, Michael was predeceased by his father-in-law, Raymond Lewis; sister-in-law, Norma O’Shea; brother-in-law, John Lewis; nephew, Derrick Lewis and niece, Allison MacLeod.
Michael is survived by his wife and best friend, Margaret (Lewis) Gushue; children, Mike (Mindy), Benacadie Pond, Bryan (Shana), Sydney and Jennifer (Ryan Dicks), Sydney; grandchildren, Jaxon, Brady, Cooper, Riley, Emma, Erin, Ty and Olivia; siblings, Craig, who resided with him and Marg for the past seven years, Peggy (Roy) Nichol, Rhonda (George) Evely, Maureen (John) Moulins, Debbie and Wendy; mother-in-law, Kay Lewis; in-laws, Pat O’Shea, Neil (Dale) Lewis, Sandra (Rev. Bob Hussey), Rebecca Lewis, Cathy (Ray) MacDonald, Bert (Maurina) Lewis and Harvey (Heather) Lewis; as well his many nieces, nephews and large number of friends whose lives he touched.
Mike was loved by all and he enjoyed spending time with his family the most. He was the number one fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He always had a proud smile on his face when the grandchildren visited, or he attended their soccer and hockey games.
Special thanks to the palliative care staff at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, especially Dr. Ron MacCormick, the VON, Helen Sweeney and Paul LeTurneau for their wonderful care and compassion to Mike in his time of need.
As per his wishes there will be no visitation. A Memorial Mass to celebrate the life of Michael Gushue will be held at Holy Redeemer Church on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 10 a.m. with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Light refreshments will be served in the reception area of the Pier Community Funeral Home following the service. Private family Interment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mike can be forwarded to the An Cala Palliative Care Unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital or the VON.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Gushue Family, so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
From: Bruce Matthews
Sincerest condolences on Mike’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
From: John and Linda Catoul
Marg and family we were so sorry to hear if Mike’s passing. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the difficult days ahead, and loving memories of Mike to forever hold in your hearts. We are presently to Toronto with family over the holidays and could not be there.
From: Joe and Barb Collins
Margaret and family, please accept my deepest condolences on Michael’s passing. May God give you peace and strength during this difficult time and in the days to come.
From: Shirley (Crane) Gardiner
To the Gushue Family, please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Mike, always a gentleman where ever I met him.
From: Alex and Catherine Arsenault
Rhonda and families,please except my sincere condolences on the death of Mike. Always the gentlemen and always had a smile and friendly hello.Met Mike many years ago and he always acknowledged me wherever and whenever I saw him. God only takes the best!
From: Shelly (Ferris) Stevens
Hi Bert Sorry for your lost
From: Cheryl (Parsons) Ratushny
Hi Peggy & Ronda Sorry for your lost
From: Cheryl (Parsons) Ratushny
Margaret and family
Sorry to hear about Mike’s passing. Remember the good times you had together with family and friends. Take care and god bless.
From: Len March
Margaret and Family, We are so very sorry to learn of Mike’s passing. You are in our prayers and thoughts. May your beautiful memories help you with the difficult days ahead. Joanie (Wolodka) and Matty MacDougall
From: Joan MacDougall
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
From: Kerrianne (Burton) Fudge
My thoughts and most sincere sympathies are extended to all family members.
My thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
Our condolences to Margaret and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our heartfelt condolences Margie to you and your family
May God surround you with his love and comfort you today and the days ahead
We send our love ❤️
Our sincere condolances to all the family members. May he rest in heavenly peace.
Dear Margaret and family I am so sorry for your loss. It is a hard time I know but remember he is still your love. He will always be with you. From Valerie MacDonald
My condolences to the family of Mike. I was a school chum of Michaels’ in high school and many fond memories of him.
Our thoughts are with the Gushue family, Mike will be dearly missed by many.
Please accept my condolences on Mike’s passing. His ready smile and keen sense of humour will be missed
My sincere condolences to the family ..my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time ..God Bless
So sorry to here of michael’s passing. All the best to you Margaret and the rest of the family
So sorry for your loss, Peggy, Mindy, Mike, and all the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike and Carmen.
My deepest condolences Margaret & family on the loss of your husband & father. God Bless you all!
Mike was an awesome husband and a family man , excellent neighbor. Ruth and i wish to express our condolences to all . Your in our thoughts and prayers
Our heartfelt condolences to Rhonda…Maureen & the rest of the family…May your happy memories get you thru these sad days….
Sincere condolences to you & your family Margie…Ans & Kay MAc Donald
My deepest condolences to Margaret, Mike Jr, Bryan & Jennifer.
My parents had been lifelong friends with Mike and even after they left Cape Breton Mike had kept in touch and even lived with them at one point while he was out west working.
He was always smiling and making jokes and always a jovial person to be around.
May he Rest In Peace as he will be dearly missed
So sorry for your loss Margaret and family.
I’m so sorry to hear this devastating news. God love and bless his wife ” Margie” and children and family. Mike was a great man and friend. Rest in Peace Mike. You certainly deserve your Angel wings. God Bless
Sending heartfelt condolences to the family of Mike. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Condolences to the Gushue family on Mike’s passing. We went to school together since we started and played hockey together at Don Bosco and were section B champs. Rest in peace Mike.
Sincere condolences to the Gushue family
One of the best—a great friend to all–He will be missed–JohnDavid and Donna McLaughlin
So sorry for your loss Margret and family my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow
Deepest Sympathy
Doddy & Bobby Keel ( Hollohan)
So very sorry for your loss…
My sincere condolences to the Gushue family ….Mike will be truly missed by all
So sorry for your loss Condolences to the family.
RIP my friend, and neighbor.
Condolances to Margret and family. The Pier has lost another true Caper.
Our sincere condolences to the Gushue family
Sending our deepest condolences to the Gushue family. So sorry to hear about Mike’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Margaret, Mike, Bryan and Jennifer and family.
We are beyond heartbroken for you all with Mikes passing. The kindest, most humble and gentlest man. Rest in peace
So sorry to hear Margie, he was a sweetie Sending hugs hon. Donna(Stevens) Hansen
I remember Mike growing up on Broadway as a child…always a gentleman. My condolences to his family.
I worked with Mike at the Whitney Pier Irving years ago and it was a pleasure to work with him. So many jokes and smiles in a daily basis. RIP Mike.
To the Gushue and Lewis Families, my sincere condolences. Mike was a great guy that was taken too young. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
As many have said, Mike was a true gentleman. I had the pleasure of working with Mike at Sydney Steel. It was guys like Mike that made our days at the plant good days. My sincere condolences to Mike’s family.
To Margaret and the and the children , the Gushue and Lewis family. Our deepest sympathy, God has another Angel, Rest In Peace Michael.
To all of Mike’s family, sorry to hear and sincere condolences to al of his family.
Gary and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Gushue and Lewis families. Michael (Duke) was one of the good ones. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy on your loss.
My deepest condolences Margaret, and to the Gushue and Lewis families.
Margie, so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. I have been following him on Facebook and I enjoyed pictures of all of you. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember all the good times!! Sending love. ❤️
Margaret and Family our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult days. You have a lifetime of wonderful memories to give you comfort in the days to come . He will always be in your heart.
BLAIR RILEY My condolences to the family . Will be missing an old friend .
My sincere condolences to you Margeret and your family.
Our deepest condolences, to the families. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gushue& Lewis families, at this time. God Bless. Derrick&Norma MURPHY
Cathy, Ray and Family: So sorry to hear of your Brother-in-Law`s passing. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Peggy, Ronda, Maureen, Debbie and Wendy, and Craig,
My deepest condolences at this very difficult time. Thoughts and prayers to each of you.l
Margaret, so very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. My deepest sympathies are extended to you and all your family at this difficult time.
Margaret and family,we are so very sorry to learn of Mike’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May your beautiful memories help you all to get through the days ahead. Joanie ( Wolodka) and Matty MacDougall