Henry Joseph Googoo
1953-2018
GOOGOO, Henry Joseph –
Age 64 of Waycobah First Nation, passed away at his home in Waycobah
surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Born in
Wagmatcook, Henry was a son of the late Peter Googoo and Caroline
(Isadore) Bernard of (Wagmatcook/Afton) and foster son of the late
Michael and Ellen (Sylliboy) Googoo of (Waycobah).
Left to mourn are his loving wife, Eglantine; sister-in-law
and caregiver, Gaby MacDonald and the Burton family of Margaree. He is
also survived by his children, Olivia (Junior), Shannon (Michael),
Lesley, Leanne, Kathleen, of Waycobah; Dawn (Steve), Cow Bay; Jessica,
Dartmouth; Buffy (Dakota), Potlotek; sisters, Barbara, New Hampshire,
USA; Elizabeth « Betty » Googoo, Lollie Poulette, Eunice
Bernard, Nancy Bernard (John Basque), all of Paqtnkek; Sharon (John)
Lafford, Eskasoni; Sheila Ann Bernard (Jerome Watson), Antigonish;
Anna K. (Francis) Pierro, Wagmatcook; Geraldine Paul, Waycobah;
Bridget, Potlotek; Matilda (Frank) Fanny MacDonald, Elmsdale;
brothers, Bernie (Phyllis) Googoo, Waycobah; Freeman Francis,
Wagmatcook; grandchildren, Shawn, Luke, Carly, Mise’l,
Becky, Alexa, Von, Pierce, Joy, Chance, Sully, Ian, Deanna, Lacey,
John, Tobey, Joseph, Shelly, Kyra and Ava; special little friend,
Payson, Wagmatcook; best friends, Francis « Babes » Pierro,
Wayne Davis, David Lamb, Mathew Ingraham, Ernest Johnson, Douglas
Denny; godchildren, Adrian « Son » Googoo, Elliot Gould, Trina
Khatter, Andromada Julian, Sabrina Denny, Leanne Francis, Donnie
Googoo, Donald Googoo Jr. and Liam Bernard.
He was predeceased by brothers, Donald, Alex R., Ryan J.,
Wayne, Gabriel, Stanley (of Waycobah); William (of Millbrook);
sisters, Mary Bernard (Waycobah); Germaine Martin (Millbrook);
grandson, Jacob (Waycobah); son-in-law, Dean Clark.
In Maine, Henry was a well respected lease holder of
blueberry fields where he employed many workers from Cape Breton
Mi’kmaw Communities. His love of the blueberry harvest was a
very memorable part of his life. As a tradesman, Henry turned a hand
to any job. He proudly held licenses in trucking, heavy machinery and
mechanics. He was a driver of Waycobah Fisheries plant workers. He
loved his Mi’kmaw Culture, language and community. He took
great pride in being a part of the annual Moose Harvest with his
family and later with the Wagmatcook Youth Moose Camp. He served 18
years as councillor with Waycobah Band Council, where he helped his
community members.
Among Henry’s strengths was the ability to mentor
young people in carpentry, mechanics, hunting and fishing. While
living in Margaree, he made many friends and introduced them to his
Mi’kmaw Culture. He had a gift of making friends and
treating everyone equally. His gift of storytelling was enjoyed by
all. When Henry met Eglantine, he considered Margaree Valley his home
and in 2018 they were married in Baddeck. Henry lived a simple humble
life with strong faith in God. He was a good man, father, grandfather,
godfather, uncle, brother and husband. He loved his children and
grandchildren dearly.
Henry’s story cannot be told without mentioning his
dog, Oliver who was his constant loyal companion to the very end.
Family and friends described Henry as the type of person you met once
and he touched your heart forever.
Special thanks to Dr. Ritter, Dr. Chow, Dr. Genge, Dr. Codat
and the nursing staff of the Victoria County Memorial Hospital,
Baddeck and the nurses at the Waycobah Health Center (Debbie and
Shannon).
Visitation will begin after 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Multi
Purpose Building, 160 Reservation Road, Waycobah. Henry will then be
transferred to Wagmatcook Elder’s Center, 57B Fishery Road,
Wagmatcook with visitation beginning after 6 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral
mass will be 2 p.m. Saturday from Queen of the World Parish,
Wagmatcook with Father Angus MacDougall officiating. Burial will
follow 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
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Henry Joseph Googoo 19532018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Whycocomagh, Province: Nova Scotia
