Obituaries
Melissa Gertrude Read
Jul 29, 2026
With sadness in our hearts we announce the passing of Melissa Read on July 29,2026.Melissa was pre-deceased by her husband, Calvin, five sisters and a brother. She leaves behind her son, Timothy (Mayling) and daughter Michelle. Grandchildren,Keegan, Nigel, Nicole , Kiana. Great grandchildren, Bentley and Halle.A celebration of life will be held at the W.I.N.S hall in Edwardsville, 1836 Point...
Clayton Francis Reashore
Jul 26, 2026
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Clayton Francis Reashore, age 76, on Sunday, July 26th after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at Hospice Cape Breton with his family by his side.
Born in North Sydney on Nov 14, 1949, Clayton was the firstborn son of the late...
Mackayla Ashley McGean
Jul 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and many memories that we announce the sudden passing of Mackayla Ashley McGean who passed in her home July 19th, 2026 with loving parents Linda and Sheldon McGean by her side.
Born November 12th 1996, Mackayla graduated Riverview High School in 2017, and attended Haley Street most of her days. Though her time with us was...
John Francis Kennedy
Jul 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Francis Kennedy of Homeville, Nova Scotia. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Kathleen and John Kennedy of Donkin.
John is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Yvonne; his children, Melissa, Todd (Terri-Lynn), and Ian (Ellen); his cherished grandchildren, Cynthia and Gibson; and...
John Samuel Mills
Jul 16, 2026
With broken hearts we announce the passing of our Dad, Grampy, Brother, and Uncle at home after a hard-fought battle with ALS.
Born in Belleoram Newfoundland to parents Conrad Mills and Dorothy Melita Mills (Drake)
Dad was predeceased by his parents as well as his son Cary, brothers Con, Ray, and Doug. Sisters Ellen (Nell), and Doris (Dos).
Dad is survived by his...
Gordon Gino Brogagnolo
Jul 15, 2026
Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia to Clara and Ferrucio Bragagnolo.
Gino will be sadly missed by his partner Eileen Sammon, his daughter Amanda (Bob), son Albert (Kozue) granddaughter Kaede, son Ryan (Tania) and their children Josh and Ryanna. Sisters Thelma (Howard) Ann (Moe) also Eileen’s daughter Kathy (Sam) as well as many nieces and nephews.
Gino was a long-time employee of...
Alexander Benedict MacDonald
Jul 13, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alexander Benedict MacDonald, who passed away on July 13, 2026, at the age of 65.
Born on November 25, 1960, in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Alex grew up in Gannon Road before making his home in Mill Creek. He was known for his incredible work ethic, determination, and the pride...
Bonnie Marie Tracey
Jul 8, 2026
In loving memory of Bonnie Marie Tracey, 68 of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. A beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Bonnie passed away peacefully on July 8th, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Born on December 5th, 1957 in Angus, Ontario to father Lou Martell and mother Dolores Shaw.
Bonnie is survived by her loving husband of over 50 years Michael Tracey, her daughter...
Mario Colosimo Sr.
Jul 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and a lot of happy memories, we announce the passing of Mario Colosimo Sr, who passed away peacefully on July 8 at the age of 95 surrounded by his loving family.
Dad was born on Friday, March 13,1931 in Dominion, the first of his siblings born in Canada from an Italian immigrant family. He was predeceased...
Edwin Laurier Emil Patry
Jul 7, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we share with you the passing of Edwin Patry on July 7, 2026 at Cape Breton Regional Hospital at the age of 74.
Born and raised in Codroy, Eddy spent his days working at the car wash, serving his community as a member of the Lion’s Club, and doing everything he could to help any...
Bryan George Schmidt
Jul 5, 2026
With much sadness we announce the passing of Bryan George Schmidt of New Waterford, on July 5th, 2026 after a short struggle with cancer.
Born in Kitchener, Ontario on November 11,1946, Bryan was one of three children of George and Ella Schmidt.
During his life he was in the Canadian Regiment of Guards and following his time in the military, a proud...
Lori Ann Bragg
Jun 26, 2026
It is with deepest regret to announce the passing of Lori Ann Burt-Bragg on Friday, June 26, 2026 at Victoria County Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Originally from Grand Falls, Newfoundland, but grew up in Bishop Falls. A brief stop at the ferry terminal made her a Caper, where she met...
Anna Poulakis
Jun 20, 2026
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Anna Poulakis, age 90, of Sydney, Nova Scotia, who passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Saturday, June 20, 2026, embraced by the love and care of her family.
Anna was born in 1936 in Athens, Greece, to Marousso and Athanasios Poulakis. In the early 1960s,...
Catherine Florence MacIntyre
Jun 18, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Catherine Florence MacIntyre. Catherine was born to Joseph and Rachael (MacDonald) MacIsaac in Big Pond, NS.
Catherine was a devoted wife, mother, sister and friend. She enjoyed the simple things in life. Her happiness was found in spending time in the company of others, especially her family....
James Bernard MacNeil
Jun 17, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Bernard MacNeil “JB”, 58, of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, who passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Glace Bay, James was the beloved son of the late Walter MacNeil and Margaret "Polly" MacNeil (MacLeod). At the young age of sixteen,...
Judith Marilyn Penny
Jun 16, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Judith Marilyn (Laffin) Penny on June 16th, 2026. Born on June 14, 1952 to the late Dan Joe and Doris (Simon) Laffin.
Over the years she worked at numerous jobs. She is survived by her loving husband Jimmy who was always there for her especially in her last days.
She is...
Alice Clarissa Gerrow
Jun 13, 2026
We the family announce the sudden passing of Alice “Blossom” Clarissa Gerrow at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney on June 13th. Born January 9th, 1951, she was the daughter of the late James “Brother” & Alice (Anderson) Brown.
Alice was a loving mother to her children whom she adored. She had an outgoing but firm personality when needed. She...
Donald Charles Phillips
Jun 12, 2026
Donald Charles Phillips, born December 16, 1949, passed away peacefully in Hospice Cape Breton on June 12, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer.
Donald, affectionately known as Doc, or Schultz, was born in Glace Bay, NS and raised in Homeville, NS by his parents Edie and Bill Philips.
Don had a love of drag racing dating back to the 1970’s, and...
Sgt. Gordon Hector D'Andrea
Jun 6, 2026
Surrounded by family, Sgt. Gordon Hector D’Andrea, CD passed away on June 6th, 2026 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born April 20th, 1940 to the late Joseph and Josephine (Sorhaitz) D’Andrea.
At the age of 17 he joined the Canadian Armed Forces with the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery; serving as paratrooper and a member of the Canadian Airborne Regiment (Regimental Number...
Patrick Collingwood Gorman
Jun 1, 2026
The family of Patrick C. Gorman, 80, of Sydney is saddened to announce his passing on June 1, 2026. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Patrick is survived by his wife Crystel Gorman, his children; Wanda, Kathy, Raymond, Patricia, Darlene, Walter and Parnell. He is also survived by his stepchildren who he raised as his...
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