With heavy hearts we regret to announce the passing of Ernest (Ernie) McLeod, at the age of 68.  On January 23, 2020, after a brief battle with Cancer, Ernie passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends at the An Cala Palliative Care Unit in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.  Born in New Waterford, Ernie was the son of William and Nellie (Bishop) McLeod. At a young age, Ernie learned to support his family when his father passed away. This began a...

  We the family of Ernest William Barron (Ernie) regret to announce his passing on Jan13, 2020 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital at the age of 71. Born august 25,1948, he was a son of the late Ernest Aubrey and Mary Theresa Barron He is survived by his 2 sons, Shane and Dwayne; 4 grandchildren Derrian, Alexis,Ciera and Mikaila Barron; Brother Tony (Gloria); Sisters Colleen and Kathy and former wife Judy. Besides his parents, Ernie was predeceased by sister Neva (Cookie);...

  Robinson, William “Buddy” - Howie Centre   It is with deepest sorrow we announce the passing of William “Buddy” Robinson on January 12, 2020. He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 61 years Mary (nee) Kinslow, his beloved children Brian, Melissa (Sheldon), Wendy (Andrew) and Todd (Joanne). He was the proudest Grandpa to Jennifer (Jason), Larissa (Jordan), Corey, Caitlin, Shelby (Mitch) and Colton. Great Grandpa to Amelia, Presley, Jase,...

BENNETT, Marilyn Frances (nee Young) 80 -  Whitney Pier​  ​ It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Marilyn Frances Bennett (nee Young) 80, on Tuesday, 7 January 2020, at her home in Sydney.​ Born in New Waterford on 24 Sep 1939, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Patrick and Agatha Young.​ Marilyn worked at the Cape Regional Hospital (former Sydney City Hospital) for 35 years, as an ECG technician and retired in 2002. She...

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of John Myles MacLeod on Saturday, January 4 th , 2020 from a short battle with cancer. He passed peacefully at home with his family by his side. Myles was born in Neil’s Harbour, N.S. and raised in Ingonish. He was a fisherman, carpenter, and avid hunter. Myles had a great sense of humour, was quick witted and always had a smart-ass comeback. His daughters Fern and Pam were his pride and joy. Loving father of Fern Roulston...

MacLEAN, Norman F. Sydney, NS March 16, 1934 January 1, 2020 It is with great sorrow that we, the family, announce the passing of Norman, age 85 on January 1, 2020 at CBRH. He was born on the family farm, to parents Norman and Elizabeth (Betsy McKeen). Norman’s mom passed when he was 3 years of age and his stepmom, Sarah (MacAuley) raised Norman as her own; she was the only mother he knew. Norman was a civil servant who worked for the postal service and was a hard-working farmer and a...

HUTCHINS, Lorraine Pearl, 91 of Sydney, passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 28, 2019 at Northside General Hospital. Lorraine was the daughter of the late Leinus and Violet (Eddy) Coombs. She was born in Sydney and lived her life in Coxheath. She was a member of St. Mark's Church, Coxheath and later Saint Albans in Whitney Pier. Lorraine was pre-deceased by her husband Alfred in 2016 and her sister Marjorie Ball in 2008 and her brother Evelyn Coombs in 1939. She is...

  MacPHERSON, Tim We the family of Tim MacPherson regret to announce his passing on Sat., Dec. 28, 2019. Born Jan. 30, 1961 in Sydney he was the son of the late John and Theresa (Campbell) MacPherson. Tim is survived by his sisters, Nelda (Tom) Corbett, Sydney, Mae (DEAK) MacKinnon, Ontario; brothers, John (Valerie) MacPherson, Sydney, Gordon MacPherson, Sydney. He was predeceased by his nephew, Tommy Corbett. He leaves behind his nephews, Troy Corbett, John and Michael MacKinnon, DJ...

    It was early morning Dec. 27, after several weeks in hospital, that mom got her wings and ascended into heaven to return to dad's loving arms. Born to Mary( Burns) and William Chiasson. She married Edmond Boudreau from Cheticamp in 1957, and together they worked hard, yet always lived, loved and laughed together, with us children for 54 years, until dad's passing. Mom worked at Sears in New Waterford, hence her passion for shopping, until she opted to stay at...

    It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Frederick E. Nichol of Sydney, who passed away on December 25, 2019 at Celtic Court in Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Frederick and Sadie (Burton) Nichol. A Private grave service will be held in January at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in Fred's memory can be made to Loaves and Fishes. Online condolences may be sent to...