Obituaries
Felix Sidney Hatcher
Aug 1, 2025
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Felix Sidney Hatcher (Sid) on August 1st, 2025.
Born in North Sydney in 1941, Sid was the son of Felix and Grace Hatcher.
Sid worked at Marine Atlantic for 37 years, with the Commissionaires for 16 years and was a member of the Orange Order for 60 plus years.
Sid is survived...
Sheldon Joseph Ferguson
Jul 31, 2025
We lost a wonderful man, July 31. A husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and friend.
Sheldon was a remarkable man, that always gave his smile to those that didn’t have one. He was always willing to learn new things, meet new people and enjoy new experiences.
We all know and respect Sheldon for his selflessness and humor. He will always be missed...
Alexander 'Sandy' William Chisholm
Jul 28, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we the family of Alexander “Sandy” Chisholm announce his death at the age of 72 on July 28, 2025. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Sandy is survived by his children Jennifer (Rodney) Lesnick, Blair, and Dawn Marie and their mothers Isabel MacKay and Kathleen Chisholm (Murphy),...
Linda Croney
Jul 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the passing of Linda Croney on July 21, 2025 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with her family by her side. Born in Glace Bay, Linda was lovingly raised by her grandparents, the late Alfred and Christina (MacPhee) Blois. Though her early years were shaped by the care of her...
Ian Robert Dixon
Jul 19, 2025
With sadness, we the family, announce the passing of Ian Robert Dixon on July 19, 2025 at the age of 79 in Sydney, NS. Ian was born in 1946 in Surrey, England. He was the son of the late John and Constance Dixon. He is pre-deceased by his brother Ken Dixon.
Ian is survived by his loving wife of 58 years,...
Gregory Joseph Abbass
Jul 16, 2025
It is with great sadness we, the family, announce the passing of Greg Abbass of New Waterford on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born in Kitchener, Ontario, on October 3, 1949. He was the proud son of the late George and Jean (MacChesney) Abbass of Sydney.
Greg was an employee of Sydney Steel Corporation until his retirement....
William Alexander Scott
Jul 14, 2025
William (Billy) Alexander Scott passed away at home on July 14, 2025, at the age of 77. Billy was the son of Catherine (Kay) Scott and the late George Scott of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia.
Billy is survived by his mother Kay Scott, sisters Mary Lou Wilson and Darlene Shaw (Clifford). He is also survived by his two daughters Alicia and...
Mary Charlene MacIntosh
Jul 13, 2025
Mary Charlene MacIntosh (Dena), 75 of Sydney NS, passed away peacefully at McGillivray Guest Home on July 13, 2025, leaving a void her family cannot fill.
Mary will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 57 years, Cornelius MacIntosh and her four children, Fredrick Cornelius (Amanda), Donald Joseph (Karen), Mary Alice and William Gerard; grandchildren, Matthew Crane-Hudson, Isabelle, Molly, Stephanie, Joshua, Jordan and...
Doreen Jenkins
Jul 12, 2025
The family is saddened to announce the passing of Doreen Jenkins, of Birch Grove. She passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025 at the Cape Breton Hospice in Membertou. Doreen was born on May 27, 1952 to parents Jim & Naomi (Milley) Brown. She was raised in Donkin and attended Donkin-Morien High School.
She married Rudolph (Rudy) Jenkins and they had...
Ronald Chesley Seymour
Jul 9, 2025
The family of Ronald Chesley Seymour wish to announce his passing on July 9th, 2025 in Glace Bay, surrounded by his loving family.
Lorne Jerimiah Duffney
Jul 6, 2025
Lorne Jerimiah (Jerry) Duffney, age 82 of Lingan, N.S., passed away peacefully on July 6th, 2025 at Cape Breton Regional Hospital. He spent his final moments surrounded by family.
Jerry was the son of Jerimiah and Helen Gertrude Duffney, and was raised in South Bar, N.S., where he completed his early education. He graduated from Technical University of Nova Scotia in...
Kenneth Nelson King (Float)
Jul 4, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Kenneth Nelson “Float” King. Kenny died peacefully surrounded by those he loved following a lengthy illness.
Born in Sydney, he was the oldest son of the late George and Adeline (Pino) King. He is survived by his loving wife Seliena, his sons Chris and Kenneth, who was his caregiver...
Elizabeth Ann Bennett
Jul 2, 2025
With deep sorrow and broken hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Elizabeth Ann Bennett of Sydney on July 2, 2025, at the age of 48.
Born in Baddeck, Liz was lovingly raised by her grandparents, Christine ("Tina") and John Peter ("Big Papa") MacAskill, who instilled in her the warmth, strength, and compassion that she carried throughout her life.
Liz graduated near...
Barbara Joan MacMullin
Jun 27, 2025
It is with great sadness that we the family, announce the peaceful passing of Barbara Joan (Campbell) MacMullin, on Friday, June 27th, 2025, at the Northside General Hospital with her daughter Lynda by her side.
Barbara was born in Florence on February 1st 1947. Ma will be remembered for her quick with and funny sense of humor. Ma was an avid...
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...
Blair Archibald McLellan
Jun 19, 2025
It is with great sorrow and a heavy heart that I announce the sudden passing of my life partner and best friend Blair McLellan.
Born in Glace Bay to Archie and Gwendolyn McLellan. He is survived by his life partner Janet Clarke, 2 sons Blaine (Sue) and Darryl. He is survived his sister Jean Gracie of Glace Bay.
Also survived by 5...
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 married...
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...
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