Obituaries
James William MacKinnon
Sep 19, 2023
It is with great sadness but with the joy of a life well-lived that we the family announce the peaceful passing of James (Jim) MacKinnon on Tuesday September 19, 2023 at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital surrounded by his loving family after battling dementia and cancer. Born in New Waterford on June 3, 1939, Jim was the son of the late...
Ralph James Campbell
Sep 13, 2023
Ralph James Campbell, age 76 passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday September 13, 2023. Even though his failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart will always be a beacon of light for all that new him.
Ralph was born in the town of New Waterford on February 7th, 1947, where he resided until the age of 13. At...
Thomas Allan Head
Sep 10, 2023
On a beautiful Sunday morning the angels came to carry a special husband, father, and grandfather home, with his family gathered around him. Thomas Alan Head, 62, son of the late Tom and Rose Head of New Waterford, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 10th, 2023. It was Tommy’s wish to be in his home with his family...
Cecil William Campbell
Sep 8, 2023
The family regrets to announce Chum’s peaceful passing on September 8th, 2023 at the age of 74. Chum was the son of the late Cecil and Ruby (Reid) Campbell.
As a young man Chum worked on the lake boats. He next worked as a carpenter until hired by Sydney Steel where he stayed until its closure. Chum and his family...
Helen Catherine Bedrossian
Sep 8, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Helen Catherine Bedrossian (nee Nimchuk), 72, peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on September 8, 2023.
Born February 3, 1951 in Sydney, NS to the late Stephen Nimchuk and Marguerite Nimchuck (nee Patterson). Predeceased by her brothers Nick and Gordon Nimchuck. She is survived by her husband Girair...
Retter Elizabeth Howell
Sep 6, 2023
With Heavy Hearts and profound sadness, we the family announce the sudden passing of Retter Howell. She was born in Sydney Mines, October 29th 1963 to the late Lois (Leblanc) & Nicholas Howell.
Retter is survived by her common law husband Kevin Bonnar, daughter Elisha (Addison) Aucoin, sisters; Sheila Howell (Alex), Lois (Jesse) MacLennan, Wanda Lee (Chris) Fraser, brothers; Nicholas...
Lorne Roger Edmunds
Sep 5, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dad Lorne ‘Bud’ Edmunds, of Millville at the age of 80. He passed away peacefully at Northside General Hospital on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
Born April 17, 1943 in North Sydney to the late Arthur and Minnie (Ivey-Maloney). He was predeceased by the love of his...
Michael Christopher Parks
Sep 4, 2023
It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved father, son, brother and friend Michael Christopher Parks on September 4th 2023, at the age of 58. He was born in North Sydney, Nova Scotia and is the son of Michael Joseph and Margaret Rose (Pino) Parks.
He is survived by his two children: Kristen...
Kathy Jean MacLeod
Aug 21, 2023
With broken hearts, the family of Kathy MacLeod announces her sudden passing at the age of 67. Kathy was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia to Patrick ‘Paddy’ and Flo Gilday.
She grew up with 5 sisters creating countless memories that are recounted today like current events. Kathy graduated from St. Michael’s High School in 1974 and met her...
Joseph 'Percy' Martell
Aug 15, 2023
We, the family of Percy Martell, are saddened to announce his passing at home, on Tuesday August 15th 2023.
Dad was born & raised in L’Ardoise, NS where he resided until 2002. He then moved to Sydney where he lived for the past 21 years with his wife, Rose. Dad began working with his father as a teenager at...
Jennie Mary Kennedy
Aug 3, 2023
An extraordinary woman, strong willed, determined and kind-hearted. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jennie Mary Kennedy on August 3, 2023 surrounded by her son and grandchildren. Born August 6, 1925 in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, she was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Jennie was predeceased by her late husband of over 75...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...