Obituaries

Kenneth Wayne Powell

Kenneth Wayne Powell

Jul 31, 2023

It is with broken hearts that we the family announce the passing of our father and brother, Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Wayne Powell on July 31st, 2023. Kenny was born October 23rd, 1955, the son of the late Sara Jean and Donald Powell and predeceased by the love of his life his wife Kathy and his baby sister Tammy.

 

 He is...

Mary Florence Woodman

Mary Florence Woodman

Jul 27, 2023



It is with the saddest of hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Mary Florence Woodman on July 27th, 2023. She was 83. Born and raised in Glace Bay, Mary was the eldest daughter of Michael and Frances (Casey) MacKinnon.

Starting her career at 17, Mary worked for the Royal Bank at various branches in Cape Breton and...

Sarah 'Sadie' Poirier

Sarah 'Sadie' Poirier

Jul 27, 2023

It’s with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of Sadie Poirier on July 27, 2023. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Alexander J. MacMullin and Catherine G. MacMullin (McNeil).

Sadie was an avid bingo player, she enjoyed playing cards, watching wrestling, and crocheting. She loved the colour pink.

She...

William C. Townsend

William C. Townsend

Jul 24, 2023

It is with sadness, we announce the passing of William ‘Billy’ Townsend on July 24, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at Harbourstone where he resided for a few years.  

Billy was born in North Sydney May 20 1953, son of the late Douglas and Beatrice (Witherall) Townsend. Predeceased by his wife Linda (Johnston) Townsend. He is survived by his...

Blaise Francis White

Blaise Francis White

Jul 10, 2023

Blaise Francais White (65) died after a long battle on July 10th, 2023 in New Waterford Long-term Care. Born Aug 3rd, 1957 to Caroline Donovan (White) and Paul Edward White in New Waterford, Cape Breton.

 

Blaise lived his rambunctious young life with his four siblings Paul Jr., Gary, Blair, and Brenda.  Along with the many aunts, uncles, cousins, and...

Paul Thomas Tilley

Paul Thomas Tilley

Jul 10, 2023

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we the family announce the passing of Paul Thomas Tilley. He was born in St. John’s Newfoundland on August 21, 1948 to the late Mary (Walsh) and Thomas Tilley.

Paul moved to Ontario to pursue his work. He was a long-haul truck driver and later in construction. After an on-site accident that took his...

Leanne Florence Flynn

Leanne Florence Flynn

Jun 28, 2023

Leanne Flynn was a bright light in a world that was sometimes dark and she will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her. She is remembered for her sharpness, style, quick wit, and deep sense of compassion. 

  A proud Cape Bretoner, Leanne was known by many names; Lee, Leebee, Ms. Flynn, to share a...

Wilfred Patrick Hines

Wilfred Patrick Hines

Jun 27, 2023

On the morning of Tuesday June 27th our husband and father Wilfred Hines received his angel wings, with his wife and family by his side. Wilf ‘Wissie’ is survived by his wife (the love of his life) of 58 years Sharon (Woods) Hines, his daughters Brenda Hines (Dave Ireland) and Patti (George) Hayes. Proud Papa to his four special grandsons...

Priscilla Leah Wareham

Priscilla Leah Wareham

Jun 25, 2023

With broken hearts and deep sadness, we regret to announce the passing of Priscilla Leah (Bishop) Wareham at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, after a lengthy illness, on June 25, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Priscilla is survived by her husband and best friend, David, son Daniel, Westmount, sister, Linda (Rick) Tilling, Toronto, brother Joseph Babineau, Sydney., mother-in-law Joan...

Donald Eric Murrin

Donald Eric Murrin

Jun 24, 2023

We the family of Donald Eric Murrin would like to announce his peaceful passing at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Bernadette and Dale MacKinnon on Saturday June 24th, 2023 in Marion Bridge, NS, where he resided for the past 15 months. Eric was born and raised in Glace Bay.

He attended school in Glace Bay and went...

Lawrence Pierre

Lawrence Pierre

Jun 19, 2023

Lawrence Pierre left this world on June 19, 2023. He was born on  April 25th, 1960 in Sydney,Nova Scotia, Canada. He is preceded in death by his loving parents Lawrence 'Scotty' and Evelyn (Macleod) Pierre. He is survived by his sister Florence Speer of St. Louis, Missouri. His nephew Sean (Stacey) Speer, St. Charles, Missouri and his nieces; Dawn (Wade) Crump, St....

Joan Marie Ashe

Joan Marie Ashe

Jun 14, 2023

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we the family announce the passing of Joan Marie (McNeil) Ashe. She was born in Glace Bay on October 30, 1941 to the late Jennie (Popwell) and Alexander R. McNeil.

Joan was truly the most selfless, caring, loving person we have every known. She was always smiling, she made us laugh, comforted us in...

madeline yakimchuk

madeline yakimchuk

Jun 9, 2023

On June 9, 2023, madeline yakimchuk embarked on their last great adventure and passed away peacefully at theCape Breton Regional Hospital. madeline was born and raised in the Pier to a family with deep union roots. From thevery beginning, madeline saw life differently than those around them. madeline often wondered out loud if that uniqueperspective developed because they experienced blindness...

Phyllis Marie MacKinnon

Phyllis Marie MacKinnon

Jun 6, 2023

It is with sadness, we announce the passing of Phyllis Marie (Morrison) MacKinnon on June 6, 2023 at the CBRH, after a long battle with dementia. She was born in New Waterford on July 25, 1940, daughter of the late Charles and Mary Ellen (Lever) Morrison.

Phyllis is survived by husband, Gordon John, sons; Raymond and Kenneth, Grandchildren; Kenny...

Helen Louise Mullins

Helen Louise Mullins

Jun 3, 2023

Helen 'Sissy' Mullins nee (King) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 3rd 2023 at Cape Breton Hospice.Helen is survived by her husband of 48 years David, her children Michele, David (Glenna) and Danielle. Grandchildren; Christopher, Zachary and Moira, Brothers; Kenny (Seliena), George 'Jr', Glen 'Skip' (Liz), Albert 'Sonny' (Ava) and Sister Debbie.

 

Helen was known for...

Carolyn Joan Scott

Carolyn Joan Scott

Jun 2, 2023

 

We are sorry to announce the sudden passing of our sister Carolyn ‘Joan’ (MacKenzie) Scott on June 2, 2023.  Joan is survived by her daughter Elaine Hines and her son Leon MacKenzie, also by her brother David MacKenzie and her sisters Patricia Elaine Camus and Helen David.  Joan is also survived by her ver dear friend and companion for...

Jean Patricia Bona

Jean Patricia Bona

May 30, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother Jean Bona, on May 30th, 2023 daughter of the late Velma and Daniel Bona. Jean was born in Glace Bay Feb 11,1958.

 

Jean leaves behind four children Amie (George) Sharon, Joey (Ashley) Margie (Derrick)  She was a doting Nana to Lucas, Nadya, Nicholas,...

Lester Wayne MacKenzie

Lester Wayne MacKenzie

May 10, 2023

It was with profound devastation and sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Lester“Wayne” MacKenzie on Wednesday, May 10th , 2023. Wayne was a long-time resident of GlaceBay and member of the Commissionaires, having devoting his time to various postingsthroughout the CBRM over the years. Wayne served his country in the military, as well as hiscommunity as a minor...

Michelle Stevenson

Michelle Stevenson

May 3, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michelle Stevenson at the Cape Breton Hospice on May 3, 2023.  Born in Glace Bay on October 9, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Rose Stevenson.

Michelle is survived by husband Stephen Jamieson, sisters; Elaine (Kent), Brenda (Dave), brother Gary (Kim).  Also surviving are...

Bruce Wayne Pratt

Bruce Wayne Pratt

Apr 27, 2023

Bruce Wayne Pratt, perpetual joker, lover of pets, jack of all trades and pillar of his family, passed away peacefully at home April 27, 2023, surrounded by family following a brief illness.  Born to Thomas and Margaret (Ferguson) Pratt on January 12, 1955 in Sydney, NS.

There were 8 boys outnumbering their 3 sisters in the Pratt household, there was...