Obituaries
Peter John Boucher
Jun 20, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dad – Peter. He was born in England and moved to Cape Breton when he was nine years old.
Peter was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife Marilyn, his parents Joe & Dot Boucher and his brother Paul.
He is survived by his daughter Lisa (Halifax) and...
Mary Agnes Durham
Jun 19, 2025
“Now the weight you carried has been released, our prayer:that Your soul now finds its quiet peace”Surrounded by the love of her family, Mary left us following a long hard run with declining healthBorn in New Waterford in 1941 to Anthony and Margaret (Young) Martin, she was the fourth of seven children in an unforgiving wartime coal town.At 16, she...
Yvonne Deborah Devison
Jun 18, 2025
It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Yvonne Deborah (Debbie) Devison on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit.
Born December 23, 1948 in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Marion (Willis) Reid.
Debbie was a retired teacher who taught thousands of children over the course of her...
Shirley Ann Noseworthy
Jun 15, 2025
A life well lived came to a peaceful close on June 15, 2025, at Harbourview Hospital in Sydney Mines with the passing of longtime Mira resident Shirley Ann (Ferguson) Noseworthy.
Shirley graduated from CBBC with a secretarial course which led to her long time employment with Island Ford. Shirley later worked for the Department of Transportation and ended her work career...
Carolyn Jane MacGillivary
Jun 15, 2025
We regret to announce the passing of our mother Carolyn Jane (MacDougall) MacGillivary on June 15, 2025 at the Northside General Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Sydney Mines on January 22, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Katherine (Gillis) MacDougall . Mom was a member of the CWL of Immaculate Conception church for many...
Charles Eric Briggs
Jun 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce after a brief but aggressive battle with cancer, that Charles Eric Briggs, affectionately known as “Poppy” has passed away on June 6th, 2025, at the age of 81 with his family by his side.
Eric was the son of late Arthur and Cecelia (Barro) Briggs, of Donkin, NS. Brother to the late William, Arthur...
Richard Wayne Cooke
Jun 5, 2025
We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Rick due to lung transplant complications. Rick was the son of Leonard and Clara Cooke of Sydney and is survived by his wife of 43 years Audrey, sons Jason and Darren, and the light of his life granddaughter Addi. Rick is also survived by his loving mother Clara, brothers Kevin (Sheila)...
Guy Joseph Lamey
Jun 5, 2025
We the family regret to announce the passing of Guy Joseph Lamey, age 70, on June 5, 2025 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Guy was a lifelong resident of New Victoria. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Lorraine (Ratchford) Lamey.
He is survived by his brother Brian (Maria) and sister Anita Zemlyak (Frank, deceased). Guy...
Alexis Mary Rhodenizer
May 23, 2025
Alexis Mary Rhodenizer (Edwards), a vibrant soul with a heart full of love, passed away at 91. Born on August 29, 1933, in Sydney Mines, NS, she left behind a legacy of warmth and kindness.
Lexie was the daughter of James and Anna-Jane Edwards, and though she outlived many loved ones, including her husband Keith and siblings Janie Robinson (John), Margie...
Eva Hope Holder
May 22, 2025
Eva Hope Holder, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at the Seaview Manor in Glace Bay. Born September 10, 1932 in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of Hazel and Richard (Dick) Sheppard.
She moved to New Brunswick where she worked as an RN supervisor of pediatrics at the Fredericton Hospital and later upon her return home in...
Gary MacDonald Fownes
May 19, 2025
With sad but grateful hearts, we the family of Gary MacDonald Fownes announce his peaceful passing in the Victoria County Memorial Hospital on Monday, May 19, 2025.
Gary was born July 8, 1945, the eldest child of the late Charles Alexander (Dick) and Jessie Rose (MacDonald) Fownes.
Despite the early passing of his father, Gary had a wonderful childhood, exploring all around...
Laura Lee Giusti
May 12, 2025
With broken hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Laura Lee Giusti, 53, of Sydney, on May 12th, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Laura is survived by her life partner and best friend of over 30 years, Dave Hawco; her children David Hawco, Brad & George Giusti, and Destiny Green; her stepdaughter Chantel Hawco and stepson Parker (Angie) Hawco. She will...
Richard Ainsley Rowter
May 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Richard Ainsley Rowter, 84 on May 11, 2025, at Hospice Cape Breton, Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Richard was born September 19, 1940, in Maitland Bridge, Annapolis County, NS. He was the son of Ainsley Rowter and Alma (Fancy) (Rowter) Walmbolt.
Growing up on the South Shore of Nova Scotia fostered Richard’s love...
Dale Andrew O'Day
May 8, 2025
There are no words to express how deeply saddened we are to announce the unexpected passing of our beloved father, Dale Andrew O’Day. Dale passed away on May 8, 2025 at 70 years of age.
The son of the late Dennis and Mary (MacDonald) O’Day. Dale will be dearly missed by his children, Jacquelyn O’Day and Kristen O’Day, as well as...
Mary Deborah Bragg
May 1, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that our family announces the passing of Mary (Mim) Bragg, 95 on May 1, 2025, at The Northside General Hospital with family members at her side who loved her dearly and unconditionally. Born in North Sydney on March 23, 1930, Mim was the daughter of the late Ernest Hillier Sr. and Lucy (Crews) Hillier...
Linda Shiann Rideout
Apr 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda “Shiann” Rideout on April 28, 2025. She was the daughter of Helen and Michael MacPhee.
Predeceased by brothers Greg and Allan as well as one sister Elma. Survived by husband Sandy, one son Sandy, sisters Elizabeth “Betty” (Danny) Butts, Jolene (Sheldon) McNabb, Colleen (Cecil) Farrell and Mary (Moe) Thomas,...
Sharon Mae Walsh
Apr 28, 2025
It is with deep sadness, we, the family announce the sudden passing of Sharon Mae (Hardy) Walsh, 75 of North Sydney, Nova Scotia on Monday, April 28th at Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born Sharon Mae Hardy on March 6, 1950 in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, she was the 5th child of parents, the late Wilson and Olive (Bond) Hardy. She was...
Nora Anne Roche
Apr 20, 2025
We regret to announce the passing of (Nora) Anne Roche: nee Fogarty, of Sydney.
Anne died at home after a mercifully short illness surrounded by her children. She was born on April 14, 1942 to Helen and William (Breezer) Fogarty of Whitney Pier.
In life Anne could only be described as a free spirit. She lived by her own set of rules...
Angus John Morrison
Apr 15, 2025
Angus John Morrison passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Born in Quarry, St. Annes on February 16, 1942, he was the son of the late Dan Angus & Margraret (MacDonald) Morrison.
Angus is survived by his wife of 65 years Judy (Oland) Morrison; two sons Kevin Morrison, Sydney Forks and Richard (Brittney) Wilson,...
Susan Ann Young
Apr 11, 2025
We sadly announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Susan Ann Young on Friday April 11, 2025 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney, NS. Susan was born in Smith Falls, ON, she, however, lived most her life in Greenfield Park, QC.
She is predeceased by her husband Peter Muise and her parents Frederick (Lloyd) and Ruby Young....
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