NEW GLASGOW – Kevin James Cooney, 61, New Glasgow, passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 21, 2018 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow surrounded by his family and friends. Born on April 20, 1957 in Belleville, Ont., he was the son of the late Lee Roy Cooney and Laura Joyce (Brooks) (Cooney) Baker. Kevin was employed globally as an Oil Production Consultant, beginning his career in Edmonton, Alta. He cherished the many life-long friends he gathered, across Canada and around the world. Kevin “lived life”, travelling across the globe and at one time began the Mount Everest climb. He was an avid boater and scuba diver which lead him to the Galápagos Islands where he petted the island tortoises. While working in Equator, he rescued a baby ocelot, whom he named, Ozzie and raised until two years old. Kevin appreciated nature and all it contained, especially a love of animals. Until his passing, he was always accompanied by his canine companion, Storm. Surviving are his sister, Lee-Ann Grant (Mike Brown), Quispamsis, N.B.; step-father, Rev. Hayward Baker, Dartmouth; aunt, Robin MacNeil-Ward, New Glasgow; many friends. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by several aunts and uncles. A Celebration of Kevin’s life will be held 6-8 p.m. Thursday, October 25th in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Donations may be made in Kevin’s memory to the Pictou County SPCA. (Please click on the underlined to donate online.) To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Kevin James Cooney, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.