Whitney Pier
We, the family of Angie Mombourquette, painfully announce his passing at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.
Angie was the son of the late Peter and Annie (MacNeil) Mombourquette and was the last surviving member of his family.
Dad lived his life in Whitney Pier and after a brief stint on a boat convinced him that life at sea wasn’t for him, he followed his father and brothers and went to work at the steel plant where he spent 40 years primarily in the rail finishing mill.
Also in the Pier, Angie met and married the love of his life, our mom, Andzia (pronounced on-ja for those that didn’t know her) and their marriage lasted 52 years until her untimely passing in 2004.
In his youth Angie enjoyed sports, where he played hockey (Junior Millionaires) and baseball. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and a good game of tarabish. He especially looked forward to the yearly hunting getaway ‘out the country’ with good friends, Lloyd, Ray and Tom.
Things we will remember about our father is his sense of humour, especially when he is teasing someone (a friend once asked for his oatcake recipe and after trying it stated that their cakes didn’t taste as good as his, Dad replied: “you didn’t think I’d give you the whole recipe, did you?”); trips to the beach, blueberry and mushroom picking; his complete set of ‘whachacallits’ (“go downstairs and get me the whachacallit, you know what I mean”); his flower garden, baking, rug hooking (which he started during one of his many post-surgery recuperations) and his love for mom (the only time we saw him cry was the day she passed away).
Angie is survived by his children, Tony (Debbie), Jim (Marie Rose), Anne Drover (Bill) and Linda; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Besides his parents, Angus was predeceased by his wife, Andzia; brothers, Louis, John Willie, Roddie, Danny, Neil ‘Cubie’, Alex, and sisters, Mamie, Catherine, Janie, Helen ‘Sussy’ and little Mamie.
By request there will be no visitation and due to Covid, a private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Donations in memory of Angus may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Rest in peace, Angie. You will be missed but not forgotten!
From: Joe Hollohan
So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful person. I will miss seeing him sitting out on the veranda watching what’s going on. I called him the mayor of Lingan road. He will be missed
From: Lynn young
Words will never express what your family is going through at a time like this, my deepest condolences to all the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all, Angie may you rest in peace, you will be dearly missed by all who knew you,
From: Donna French
Anne and Family
We wish to convey our deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved Dad.
From: Joe and Joanne Chisholm
Heartfelt condolences to Tony, Jimmy, Anne and Linda and families. Uncle Angie. will be dearly missed but will live on in the wonderful memories we all will cherish. The cleanest and biggest blueberry picker and baker around!!! Lots of Mombourquettes and Siwaks will be waiting for him. May he rest in eternal peace. Steve, Steffie and family.
From: Stephanie (Melnick) Black
My sincere condolences. I worked with “Angie” in the Rail Finishing Mill at the Steel Plant. Also, I was married to one of the Martin girls (his next door neighbours) so I was familiar with his whole family there. Angie and I shared many laughs at work as well. Again, my condolences.
From: Irven Hillier
Deepest sympathy, I always loved his sense of humor
From: John Pearson. Ronnie’s oldest son.
Dear Anne and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. You have so many happy memories to hold in your heart.
From: Sincerely, Jane MacInnis (Mombourquette)
Dear Tony and family, So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grievance.
Sincerely, Archie and Susan McLean
From: Archie and Susan McLean
Prayers and Condolences to the family. Rest in peace ole friend..
From: Paul Mullins
Dear Anne and family, so sorry to read of your Dads passing. I remember the goodies he baked and his wicked sense of humour. Your wonderful memories will help at this difficult time. Wanda
From: Wanda MacKinnon
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Angie’s passing. I have fond childhood memories of time spent at Uncle Angie and Aunt Andzia’s home when I was a child visiting Cape Breton, my mother Helen (Sussy) always took me to visit, their kindness and goodness were memorable.
From: Susan Ientile (Rudderham)
My thoughts and most sincere sympathies are extended to all family members and friends. The loss of a great man.
So said to hear of Uncle Angie’s passing. Loved his humour and gentleness.. His biscuits were the best, he and Nanny Jane had the gift of the best baking. May he Rest In Peace ❤️
We are so very sorry for your loss. Angie was a dear friend. I have to smile when I think of all the good times we shared with Angie and Andzia. The pictures of the old gang tell a story of their own that I will always cherish. The laughter and friendship will be fondly remembered. Love and prayers go out to all of you.
My deepest condolences to the Mombourquette family on your loss of Angie, my thoughts are with you at this time.
Farewell to a Great Man Uncle Angie you hold a special place in my Heart ❤️ All my love to Linda, Anne Tony & Jimmy and their Families ‼️‼️🙏🏻
My condolences to all the remaining family. Some fond memories from growing up in Whitney Pier.
Our deepest condolences to the Mombourquette family on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sorry for your loss. He was such a wonderful person. He will be missed by many
So sorry for your loss. There are many great stories told over the years that included Angie’s name. His wit and humor, story telling and baking are just a few of the things he will be remembered for…especially the infamous oat cake recipe he shared…sort of!
Our sincere condolences, Linda and family, on the loss of your Dad. Wishing you strength and peace ❤️
Oh my heart….. Such a beautiful soul….Angie was a gift to the world. I have been transported back to wonderful times. Our parents certainly knew how to laugh, live, and treasure every moment. Tony, Anne, Jimmy , Linda and families…….I send you my love.
So sorry for the loss of your Dad my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tony, Anne, Jimmy and Linda. We are so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of Angie’s passing. Our condolences to the family from a couple of bowling old bowling buddies.
So sorry for your loss Tony and family our thoughts are with you.
So sorry for your loss of your father have many good memories of your family condolences to you all such a great loss
Anne Tony and family
My sincerest condolences to you and your loved ones
I have missed waving to your father as I passed by his home and I wondered if he had moved not thinking his heath had failed
Maybe one of his favourite spots as he watched many many go by from his front step
So long Mr Mombourquette
Tony
Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing.My deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family
Ed
Sincere condolences to all of Uncle Angies family. I will miss my summer porch visits with him. He will be missed by all.
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of my uncle Angie. He was my mom’s favourite. My sincere condolences to all his family.
Love from Brenda and family.
So sorry to hear of the passing of my sweet Uncle Angie. My mother Jane always referred to him as her baby brother and loved him and his lovely wife dearly. Every time I visited from Ontario he would tell me stories of “the good old days” and he always sent me off with a huge bag of his delicious baked goods. Such a sweet lovely family man. My deepest sympathy to the family. May he rest in peace.❤
Thank you for your kind words. Dad always enjoyed your visits and he loved to talk about the good old days! He also appreciated your Christmas cards. We will miss him deeply! He will join my mom and the rest of the Mombourquette crew….your mother will have her baby brother back with her!❤️
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Angie and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Tony Jimmy Anne and Linda
My deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your families.
So sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of Uncle Angie. He always offered a warm smile and wave from his front veranda. Lingan Road has lost its beacon. He will be missed by many. Thoughts, prayers and hugs to Tony, Jimmy, Anne, Linda and families. May he Rest in Peace.
Thinking of you Tony as you lay your dear Dad to rest..Take consolation in all the wonderful memories you have of him..
Rod and Ann Marie Fraser
My deepest condolences to Tony, Jimmy, Anne, Linda and their families. I used to live next door to the Mombourquette family till I moved out West. I can still picture Angie sitting out on his porch enjoying the nice weather…he would always say hi and chat with me. Both he and his wife were such sweet people. I have fond childhood memories of the entire family…beautiful neighbors!