Obituaries
Edna Willena Boutilier
Dec 5, 2025
In the presence of her loving family, Edna Willena (Brown) Boutilier, 88, passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, on Friday, December 5, 2025. She was formerly a resident of Seaview Manor, Glace Bay.
Born and raised in Glace Bay, Edna was the daughter of Bernard and Effie Brown (nee MacIntosh). She later married and took...
Florence Nightingale Nearing
Dec 4, 2025
Florence Nightingale MacDonald-Nearing of Lake Ainslie passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of her daughter, her family and the wonderful staff at Alderwood Rest Home in Baddeck.
Florence was the firstborn of nine children of Gordon and Mary MacDonald. She grew into her self-adopted name – Nightingale – as she possessed a natural instinct to nurture,...
Barbara Josephine Morrison
Dec 1, 2025
It is with immense sadness and broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Barbara Josephine Morrison (Currie). Barbara passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by her family.
Born and raised in Bridgeport, Barbara was the daughter of the late Marion (Currie) and Pat Dowie....
Mary Rita Lewis
Nov 30, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Rita Lewis on Sunday, November 30, 2025 in Sydney, Cape Breton, at the age of 97.
Born in Sydney, on May 6, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Joseph and Sarah Martina (MacDougall) Campbell.
Rita was raised a Catholic and attended St. Theresa's Church, while in her senior years...
Carmel Annabel Nega
Nov 29, 2025
With broken hearts, the Nega and extended families regret to announce the passing of Carmel Nega at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital at the age of 92. She was the daughter of Clement and Elizabeth (Tuttle) Verge and one of six siblings.
Carmel worked at many jobs before and after marriage but most know her from the “Bus Stop Shop” where...
Lorraine Marie Rolls
Nov 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lorraine Marie Rolls on September , 2025, at the 4North care facility in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, after a long illness stemming from a vehicle accident November 22, 2024.
Lorraine was Acadian French, born and raised in Poulamon, Isle Madame, Nova Scotia. As a young teenager, she moved with her...
Wilda Jean Caines
Nov 27, 2025
With deep love and profound sadness, the family of Wilda Jean Caines announces her passing. Born on June 27, 1951, in Glacé Bay, Nova Scotia, Wilda later made her home in Niagara Falls, where she built a life grounded in family, resilience, and unconditional love. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she found her greatest joy in the people she...
David Brian MacKay
Nov 26, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Brian MacKay, “The Painter”, at the age of 60. David was a son, a brother, a father and a friend to all who knew him.
Born in Baddeck in 1965 to Hugh MacKay and the late Margie MacKay (Hutchison). At the age of 8, his family moved to Shubenacadie,...
Carl Douglas Ryan
Nov 25, 2025
On November 25th, 2025 I said goodbye to the love of my life of 46 years. Born Oct 9th, 1953, he was the son of the late Frederick and Helen Ryan (MacCormick). He worked at the Department of Transportation for 20 years and also as a shuttle driver.
Doug was a kind and good man never saying a bad word about...
Deborah Annette Gillard
Nov 16, 2025
It is with great sadness that we regret to announce the passing of Deborah Annette Gillard (Pattingale) on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Debbie was born and raised in Point Aconi and later resided in Sydney Mines.
Debbie worked as a security officer on the Northside for many years. She took pride in caring for others as a personal care giver. She enjoyed...
Wally Wareham
Nov 10, 2025
Joseph “Wally” Wareham
April 9, 1949 – November 10, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Joseph “Wally” Wareham, a deeply loved husband, father, brother, and friend, who left this world peacefully on November 10, 2025, at the age of 76.
Born on April 9, 1949, Wally grew up surrounded by a large and loving family. He was the cherished son...
Robert Paul Hennick
Nov 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert (Paul) Hennick, who left us peacefully on November 10, 2025, at the age of 70.
Born on December 28, 1954, Paul was a man of many talents and even more heart. He had a gift for fixing anything he set his mind to and was happiest with a tool...
William Eli Gilliam
2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William “Billie” Gilliam on November 8th, who passed away unexpectedly while courageously battling Glioblastoma.
Born to the late William and Catherine (Campbell) Gilliam, Billie grew up in Number 11, Glace Bay, with a heart full of compassion and a calling to care for others. A graduate of St. Michael’s High...
Anna Margaret MacLeod
Nov 7, 2025
She was born in Glace Bay NS on November 5th, 1926 to the late Duncan MacLeod and Janet (Jennie) Ferguson.
In her school years, Anna discovered a passion for reading and learning that led to a fulfilling career as a teacher, attending Normal School, and completing her B.Ed from Mount A. Her career began at South Street School, continued at Morrison...
James Lortie Allen
Oct 31, 2025
We the family announce with much sadness, the passing of our beloved James Lortie Allen on October 31st, 2025 in Sydney. He was born March 23, 1946, to the late Charles Allen & Mary MacRitchie (MacAskill).
Jim was a hard-working man who had many years experience in the sporting goods industry. He was a devoted and loving father, enjoyed the company...
Blair Alexander Poirier
Oct 26, 2025
It's with heavy hearts we regret to announce the passing of Blair Alexander Poirier on October 26th, 2025, at the age of 64, surrounded by family.
Blair grew up and spent his life in Gardiner Mines. He was raised by his mother the late Sadie (Sarah) Poirier, and his father, the late Alex Poirier.
Blair is survived by his brother, Sheldon Poirier...
Aubrey Clarence Lynk
Oct 21, 2025
Aubrey Clarence (Acey/Ace) Lynk was the youngest child born to Andrew J. And Mamie Lynk on August 24, 1939. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Seaview Manor, Glace Bay, on Tuesday Oct 21, 2025.
Aubrey is survived by his wife Dawn Glory Lynk (McLaine) and his children : Debbie (Robbie), Michelle, Darlene, Angela and Andrew (Candace). He leaves...
Bonnie April Ward
Oct 18, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bonnie April (Bailey) Ward of Soapstone Mines, Cape Breton. She passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, October 18, 2025 at Alderwood Rest Home in Baddeck, NS, where she had resided since 2019. Bonnie was born April 1, 1950, to Lewis Charles Bailey and Barbara Alice (Bloom) Bailey of Junction...
Charmaine Eulalia Shepard
Oct 10, 2025
Charmaine Shepard was born to Tom and Lalie Head of Glace Bay in 1947. She was married to our dad, Ira Shepard Jr., for 49 years, building a life filled with love and wonderful memories.
Mom was a devoted stay-at-home mother and a proud Nanny, faithfully attending every dance recital, graduation, play, camping trip, -you name it, and she was there....
Ardith Lynn MacInnis
Oct 3, 2025
Ardith MacInnis (MacCuspic), beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on October 3rd, 2025 at the age of 61. She is predeceased by her father, Charlie MacCuspic, and leaves behind her mother Florence MacCuspic, brothers Keith MacCuspic (Audrey; Sister to John), and Scott MacCuspic (Janet), sister-in-law Marguerite Nicholson (Myron), and many loving nieces and nephews, as well...
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