Whitney Pier
Following a very sudden encounter with ill health, it is with broken hearts and profound sadness, that our lives are forever changed. We the family, regret to announce the sudden passing of our dear father, grandfather, great-grandfather, affectionately known to all as ‘PAPA ELMER’ on Monday, July 11, 2022, at the Cape Breton Hospice, Sydney.
Born on February 9, 1943, in Quinan, NS, Elmer was the son of the late Theophile Muise and Margaret (Frotten) Muise.
Papa Elmer was a man of great integrity, a true ‘Gentle-Man’. He was not a man of many words, but his actions spoke volumes. His kind heart and eagerness to give without limits, touched all who were graced to know him. His endless love for his family and friends was limitless. He was the most beautiful, selfless human around. Elmer was a man of “Quiet Faith” who attended Mass regularly and taught his family the importance of expressing gratitude for the countless blessings God graced our family with and right up to the very end he expressed his undying gratitude. He worked for Masons Wholesale for 25 years (without a sick day) and helped all those he could through his self-taught carpentry skills for many, many years. Apart from the love he had for his family, Elmer loved his horse racing, fishing and hunting and all the people he enjoyed these hobbies with. He also enjoyed shopping the weekly deals at various grocery stores for family and friends. Elmer loved his regular “tea times “with his many friends at “Anne’s Do Drop In”. For all this and so much more, he will be dearly missed and forever and always loved and will remain in our Hearts… Until We Meet Again!
Elmer is survived by his loving children, Peter Muise, Yarmouth, Rhonda (Adrian) Langlois, Sydney, Lesa (Tony) Conrad, Lower Sackville and Donnie Floyd (son by heart); grandchildren, Jeremy, Laurie, Corey, Evan, Brandon and Kaitlyn; great-grandchildren, Kiersten, Brody, Mason, Sean, Sawyer, Penelope, Bentley and Macie; siblings, Madeline, Marjorie and Joanne, as well as many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Elmer was predeceased by his loving wife, Beverly and his siblings, Mable, Florence, Stan, Walter, Irene and George.
Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Holy Redeemer Church on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at 10 a.m. with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Live Stream will be available via Holy Redeemer Parish Facebook page.
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Interment will take place in New Calvary Cemetery, Whitney Pier following Mass. Due to the recent rise in Covid-19 cases, masks would be greatly appreciated in church.
A very special Thank You to the amazing staff on 4A, Palliative Care and the Cape Breton Hospice facility. Although all staff were exceptionally amazing, an extra special thank you goes out to Nurse Tonya (4A) and Nurse Deanna ‘Dee Dee’ (Palliative Care/Hospice.) and to Dr. Mc Carville (4A), Dr. Saneea Abboud & Dr. Anne Frances D’Intino (both of Palliative Care/Hospice,) for your remarkable expertise, extraordinary compassion and beautiful loving care for our dear Papa Elmer.
Donations in memory of Elmer Muise may be made to Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton County.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
My deepest condolence are with Elmer’s family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May he RIP
From: Carmella MacLellan
To my dear friend Lesa and her entire family, I am so sorry to be writing this condolence. Your dad was obviously a remarkable man who gave and received a tremendous amount of love. I can’t imagine your loss. I just read his obituary and it was beautiful. I wish I had known him personally but I feel his spirit in Lesa and Kaitlyn. He is reunited with his lovely wife now for all eternity. God bless you all.
From: Cindy, Scott, Mary, Cameron and Luke
Dear Peter, Rhonda . Lesa and families:
We are so saddened by the loss of Uncle Elmer. He was a sweet, caring man, who showed his love through few words but many kind actions. He will be truly missed.
Love, Dave, Mary Janine and Andrea
From: Mary and Dave French
My sincere condolences to Elmer’s family for your loss. I was a lucky recipient of Elmer’s carpentry skills over the years and will also miss his friendship. May your wonderful memories comfort you at this sad time.
From: Mary Lou Aucoin
Lesa, Rhonda, Peter and families, so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing, he was a great man as we all knew and an honor and pleasure to have know, i will miss seeing his smile and wave everytime i seen him. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. As you know, your mom will be waiting for him on the other side with open arms and a big smile. xoxox
From: Jackie Matthews
My deepest condolence are with Elmer’s family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May he RIP
From: Carmella MacLellan
Fond memories, Rest In Peace.
From: Sham MacDougall
Sincere condolences to Elmer’s family on his passing.
From Sheldon & Sue Nearing
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your father and mom. Truly lovely people. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
From: Arnold Burnard
So sorry for your loss . He will be sadly missed .
Dearest Lesa, Peter, Rhonda and families,
There are no words to express how very sorry I feel about the passing of your Dad. I wish I could take away all your pain. I pray our Lord will give you peace and the strength you need to get through this difficult time. I hope you find some comfort in knowing your Dad is in a peaceful place with your Mom, and that you will be reunited with them one day. Your tribute to your Dad is beautiful and is everything I remember about him. I will miss his warm smile, his accent, and the way he made me laugh. He was a blessing to everyone that knew him.
Lesa, I love you with all my heart ❤
Brad, Marilyn, Madison & Xavier
My heart breaks for you, Rhonda, what a beautiful tribute to your Dad. I was supposed to go cranberry picking with him this year but it was not meant to be. He is now at peace and pain free probably enjoying a cup of tea with your Mom.
I am terribly sorry for the loss of a wonderful man. He was a caring and kind soul who allowed himself to be an “ adopted” grampy to my daughter Brittany Gould who never really knew a grampy otherwise. I am thankful for their special relationship and for the place he will stay in her heart.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Elmer Muise. He was one of the kindest and most thoughtful person and friend I have ever known. God Bless You.🙏
My sincere condolences to Elmer’s family for your loss. I was a lucky recipient of his carpentry skills over the years and will also miss his friendship. May all your wonderful memories comfort you at this sad time.
Words can not express how truly sorry we are to hear of your dad’s passing. The tribute you wrote was beautiful and expressed his unlimited love for everyone in his life. I’ll always remember that hug he’d give when I would visit.
All our love
Joanne and Michael
To Rhonda, Adrian, Corey and the entire family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Elmer was a fine gentleman and great friend with whom I had joyful times over many years sharing a loved hobby (hint, #6). I will greatly miss and fondly remember Elmer and his kindness. In sincere sympathy, Billy Moore
My condolences to the family and friends on your loss.
So sorry for your loss my deepest condolences to all his family
Lesa and all your family, our sincere condolences on losing your Dad however he will be with you in your heart forever. Take care, love ya tons. Angela and John.
Peter, Rhonda, Lesa, and Families,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers.
Love, Willie & Margie MacLean & family ❤️
Peter so sad to read this The times I had conversations with your dad when Irene was sick ,he was such a pleasant man My thought are with you and of you during this sad time love & prayers Audrey
My sincere condolences for the loss of your father. You truly captured the essence of who he was. He will be fondly remember as a great-uncle by my daughters. May he rest in peace!
Condolences to Elmer’s family. He was indeed a fine man. I had the pleasure of hunting with him at Louie’s camp a few years ago and looked forward to doing it again.
Sending our deepest condolences on the loss of your dear Elmer.
Anna and Dave Poirier
My deepest condolences to Elmer’s family especially Rhonda and her family. My heart is very sad for you. I know he meant the world to you.
I am so deeply sorry to hear of Elmers passing ,we grew up as neighbors , went fishing ,played games ,and Elmer was always so kind ,he will be missed by his family, last time I saw him was at the quinan church picnic, GOD BLESS Annette Vacon
Sincere condolences to your family .
Sending out love to the family of my God parents bev and Elmer , its been a long time your words you have taught me when I was young I never forgot, you can do anything you put your mind to you were right . Oxox.
Our sincere condolences to you all. Papa Elmer was an absolute gem. Cherish all your wonderful memories you have of him. I am sure he is smiling with Mama Bev. Love to you ❤️
Our deepest sympathy to all the families involved he was a wonderful man
Peter, Rhonda, Lesa, and Families,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers.
Love, Willie & Margie MacLean & family ❤️
So very sorry for your loss.he will suffer no more
Prayers and condolences , Peter, Rhonda, Lisa and your families. Rest in peace, Elmer.
Prayers and condolences, Peter, Rhonda, Lisa and your families. Rest in peace, Elmer
My Condolence to the family. So sorry for your loss.
Sending sincere condolences on behalf of Tommy and Darlene McCarron
So sorry to hear about Elmer, he was definitely one of a kind. He had a heart of gold, we will miss his visits to the garage and his delicious buckets of blueberries. His smile will be missed. Jed, Valerie, Denise and the guys from Jed’s Auto Repair.
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of such a kind and generous man. Papa will never be forgotten by so many that loved him – there was nothing better than seeing his sparkling. Mischievous blue eyes and hearing his deep laugh as he teased those he loved. Lesa, Rhonda and Peter would were so blessed to be raised by such a sweet, kind man. His passing is a painful loss for so many as Papa was embraced as family everywhere he went. All our love – Todd and April
Sending our condolences to you Peter, to your sisters and family on the loss of your Dad. We’ll be thinking of you in the days head.
Love & Prayers!
– Cheryl & Eddie
Thank you all beyond words, your Kind expressions of Love for our dear Papa make this whole nightmare much more bearable!! It’s so heartwarming to read & know he touched the lives of all who were graced to know him! Sending Love right back to you all, Bless you for taking the time to send your Love, it is greatly appreciated!!