Sarah Blanche Skinner

It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother Sarah Skinner on July 31,2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with loving family at her side.

Born in Burnt Island NFL she was the daughter of the late William Caines and Harriette Adams.

Sarah was a member of St Mary’s Anglican Church and spent many hours volunteering with the Parish’s social committee.

She is survived by daughters Sheila McDonald and Rayleen (Edmond) MacNeil; sons Gary (Sheila) and Cordel (Johanna); sisters Diane (Jim) Anderson and Rayleen Sheaves; brother Bill (Mary) Caines; grandchildren Gary, Aaron, Craig, Ryan, Kyle, Andrew and Alyssa; great grandchildren Lukas, Madden, Teddy, Zoey, Finn and Wyatt.

Besides her parents she was predeceased by husband John, son Glen “Mouse” and brothers Minter and Amos.

In following Sarah’s wishes there will be no visitation, Funeral service will take place on Friday August 3,2018 at 2pm in St. Mary’s Anglican Church with burial to follow in parish cemetery.

Donations maybe made to charity of ones choice.

Online condolences can be sent to www.pattenfuneral.com

“Mother, you left us beautiful memories,

Your love is still our guide,

Although we cannot see you,

You’re always at our side.