Obituaries

Feb 15, 2022

Dorothy MacIsaac, resident of Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney and formerly of Pictou, Nova Scotia, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the age of 85 years.

Dorothy was born in Inverness, Nova Scotia on March 21, 1936. She was the 2nd child of Angus and Margaret MacIsaac. Angus was a Coal Miner. One of Dorothy’s fond memories of her...

Feb 7, 2022

It is with great sadness that we the family announce the sudden passing of John (Johnnie) Alexander Beaton, 64, of New Waterford, Nova Scotia, on February 7, 2022. Johnnie was born in New Waterford on July 24, 1957 to Margaret (‘Peggy MacDonald) and John Beaton. He is survived by his mum Peggy (Truro); brothers Glen (Evelyn), New Waterford; Keith...

Feb 5, 2022

We, the family of YvonneMartell, affectionately known as grandma, sadly announce her passing on Feb. 5, 2022, at the age of 93.Yvonne was born in Chéticamp, N.S. to Bernard and Elizabeth Muise.Yvonne's life was her family and her faith, she was one of Jehovah's Witnesses for over 81 years.

She is survived by her daughters, Michelle(Ron) Newcombe, Monique(Rob)...

Feb 1, 2022

With heavy hearts the Ferguson family of Sydney N.S., announces the passing of the family Matriarch Lynn Ferguson (87) on February 1st, 2022.  Born January 4th, 1935, at Seaside, New Brunswick.  Daughter of Melinda and Forest Baskin.

Lynn served in the Canadian Armed Forces and truly enjoyed her 30 years working in real-estate.

Lynn cherished her friends, and...

Feb 1, 2022

We the family of Thelma Regina Wilson, regret to announce her passing on February 1, 2022 at the age of 88 at Taigh Na Mara, Glace Bay. Thelma was born in Port Morien to Cyril Sr. and Florence Barro. She was an elementary teacher until her retirement. She was also a member of St. John’s United Church.

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Jan 31, 2022

It is with broken hearts that we the family announce the sudden passing of our wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend on January 31 2022. Born September 30 1962 in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. Heather was the daughter of the late John Lloyd and Dorothy Lillian (Eveleigh) MacDonald. Her whole life was dedicated to her family and home and she...

Jan 30, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce that Theresa Hill, affectionately known as “Ma” and “Nanny” passed to be with the Lord on January 30, 2022 at the age of 84 with family at her side. Theresa was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Muriel (Layes) McKinnon and loving wife of the late Michael Hill.

Survived by...

Jan 30, 2022

It is with greatest love and much sorrow that I, Norma (Binder) McLean announce the passing of my husband of 63 years Simon Francis McLean. Born in Dominion, he was the son of Simon and Margaret (MacLeod) McLean. Simon came from a large family of which he was one of the youngest.

He is survived by his...

Jan 28, 2022

We regret to announce the passing of our father, son, brother, uncle and friend,  Ronald Kenneth Cartwright. Ronald was born on April 16, 1944 in George’s River and graduated from Riverview High School in 1962. He was employed in sales most of his working Career.

He was the son of the late Kenneth Cartwright Sr. and Mary...

Jan 21, 2022

Jean Pyke of Catalone NS, passed away on January 21, 2022  at the age of 100 years with her beloved family by her side.

Born in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Bernice Taylor. Jean was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Jean is survived by...

Jan 16, 2022

With great sadness, we announce the passing of George Herbert Barnes Sr. “Dragger”,  on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Born in Harbour Breton, Newfoundland on November 15,1946. He was the son of the late James and Francis Barnes, was a father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and father-in-law.

George is survived by his son Greg Barnes, son Chesley Barnes, daughter Elizabeth...

Jan 16, 2022

It is with sadness, that we the family announce the passing of our father Reginald Francis McDonald of Glace Bay on January 16, 2022 at the age of 71. He was a son of the late John Francis and Catherine Elizabeth McDonald from Gardiner Mines. In his younger years Dad worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Glace Bay, Baxter’s Dairy in Westmount...

Jan 8, 2022

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness, we the family announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and dear friend, Laura Parris on January 8, 2022. Born on Aug. 26, 1937 in Glace Bay. She later marred the love of her life Eddie Parris who predeceased her on March 31, 2018.

Laura was a fierce...

Jan 6, 2022

It is with sadness and love we announce the passing of Calvin Ewan MacLeod on January 6, 2022. Calvin was born on October 10, 1930 in Glace Bay and grew up in Donkin. He was the son of Duncan MacLeod and Annie Patterson MacLeod. In 1952 he married Norma (MacDonald) and they had three children Debbie, Nelson and Lori....

Jan 4, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Aunt Sheila Fraser, on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at the age of 76. Sheila was born in Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia on October 26, 1945. Sheila was the youngest daughter of Albert Thompson & Mary Isabel “Mary Belle”. After graduating from Holy Angels High School in 1964, The...

Dec 25, 2021

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our Mom, Evelyn Ann Stockley (Bradley). Mom passed peacefully under the care of the wonderful staff at Victoria County Memorial Hospital on Saturday, December 25 th with family by her side.

Mom was born in Halifax on May 4, 1942, and was the eldest of four children to...

Dec 23, 2021

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of a dear wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Mary "Cecilia" Harding on December 23, 2021 at the New Waterford Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born on November 22, 1948 in New Waterford, the daughter of Howard and Theresa (MacGillivray) Sullivan of New Waterford. Along with her...

Dec 22, 2021

Philip Gordon Nichol passed away suddenly on Dec. 22, 2021. Born on Nov 3, 1951. predeceased by father Gordon Nichol and mother Mary Agnes (Matheson). leaves behind his sisters Barbara Nichol(Eric Lomond, deceased), Kathy Pardy(Sid), Betty Lou Matheson(Danny), Connie LeBars(Guy),Nora Sheikouits(Charles) and his brother Billy Matheson.

Philip leaves behind many nieces and nephews. he was predeceased by...

Dec 18, 2021

With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Lily Erickson on December 18, 2021 in her home in Sydney.   Lily Geraldine Erickson (McGarity) born February 7, 1947 in Cambridge-Narrows, Queens, Co. New Brunswick. She was the wife of the late Bob Erickson, daughter to the late John W. and Alice Dorothy McGarity.  Lily is survived by sons Robert (Cindy), Tommy (Joanne) .  Her...

Dec 15, 2021

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of David Ronald Gouthro of Gardiner Mines. David was born October 30, 1949. He was the son of Ranald and Mamie Gouthro and the eldest of six children.He was a husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.David lived all his life in Gardiner Mines, he grew up loving everything about cars, motorcycles...