Obituaries

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...

Dec 14, 2021

It is with deep heartbreak and sadness that we the family announce the passing of our beloved father Angus(Gus) MacDonald.

Born in New Waterford February 1,1939 he was the son of the late John Alex MacDonald and Eileen(Lamb) MacDonald.

Gussie started his working days with Devco for many years, deep down in the coal mines...

Dec 12, 2021

Dolena Elizabeth Miller, Glace Bay

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, Dolena Elizabeth (Jackson} Miller on December 12, 2021 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney at the age of 94 years. Dolena or Dolly as she was known to her friends, is survived by son Thomas (Norma) Miller, brothers Robert Jackson and...

Dec 9, 2021

With sadness, we announce the sudden passing of our mother Elizabeth "Dianne" Morrison at the age of 71 at her home in Sydney, NS.  Dianne was the daughter of the late John Roddie and Annie MacInnis and was raised in Middle Cape, NS along with her ten siblings. Dianne is survived by her four daughters, Sheena (Ben), Catrina (John),...

Dec 7, 2021

It is with sadness the family of David Fraser. a long time resident of Victoria Ave., New Waterford, regret to announce his  passing December 7th 2021, at Queen Elizabeth       Hospital in Halifax Nova Scotia, surrounded by members of his Family.

Born in New Waterford December 21st 1941, he was the son of the late Clothilda...

Nov 21, 2021

Obituary for Adrian Lee November 21, 2021 I am, with a broken heart, announcing the peaceful passing of my beloved husband Adrian, November 21, 2021. He is survived by myself , his loving wife Jocelyn and our 4 legged girlie, Lucy Sue, also his brother, Kevin (Florence) Mississauga, Brothers-in-Law, Winston MacDonald and family & Barry MacDonald and Girls, all in Toronto. Adrian is...

Nov 20, 2021

It is with deep sadness that we the family of Sidney Michael Tucker announce his passing on Nov. 20, 2021 at the age of 58.

Born in New Waterford, he was the son of Kenneth and Mary (McLellan) Tucker.

Sid was a fisherman and in his later years worked in Alberta . He was a...

Nov 19, 2021

Raymond Howell born Oct 4, 1956 in New Waterford, NS, died peacefully at home on November 19 th with his wife Rose Anne by his side. Raymond was a Red Seal industrial electrician and worked for Devco for 24 years. He was proud of his high skills and continuing the coal miner tradition of his father and the “Waterford” community. Many will...

Nov 18, 2021

As I sit here in dads chair, putting my thoughts to words, I am frequently stopped to listen to all the stories from family and friends being told around our kitchen table.  If there is one thing we can take comfort in during this difficult time it’s that our dad was a very loved and highly thought of man....

Nov 11, 2021

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Eileen MacDonald, 97, on November 11, 2021. She was the daughter of the Late Charles and Sarah (MacDonald) MacKenzie, Glace Bay. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter MacDonald in 1995 and her brother Murdock MacKenzie. She is survived by her daughter Brenda (Doug) MacQueen and son Keith (Donna) MacDonald, grandchildren, Michelle, Kyle, Hannah (Coady),...

Nov 6, 2021

It’s with unbelievable sadness that we announce that John (ERIC) Chiasson gently passed away surrounded by love on November 6 th ,2021 at the age of 78. Born on September 5 th 1943, he was the son of the late John and Henriette (Leblanc) Chiasson. He is survived by his love Collena Chipman (Aucoin) and his 5 children, Jacqueline...

Nov 3, 2021

We the family, regret to announce the passing of William (Bill) Franklin Spence, 80, on November 3, 2021, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

Besides his parents, Mabel and Arthur Spence, Bill was predeceased by sisters; Lorraine MacCuish; Gail MacEachern; Barbara Anderson; infant brother, Douglas; sister-in-law, Mary Genevieve Spence; and brother-in-laws, Kenneth MacLean and Joseph MacEachern.

Bill is...

Oct 28, 2021

Blair MacDonald of Sydney River passed away on Thursday, October 28th with his family by his side.

Blair was born October 24th, 1954. He spent his childhood growing up on Mira Road playing baseball and hockey with his many lifelong friends. He worked for over 40 years at Sobeys and managed TRA Wholesale for 20 of those years. He loved his...

Oct 23, 2021

It is with great sadness, the family of Sally Andrews announce her peaceful passing at home on Oct. 23, 2021 with her family by her side.

Sally was  born on Sept. 25, 1950. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Bernadette McGillivary, New Waterford, NS. Surviving is her husband of 42 years Howard, a son...

Oct 23, 2021

Born in Sydney August 20, 1947 Died in Pallitave Care Unit at Cape Breton Regional Hospital Parents  :The late  Ronald and Viola (Harte) Whalen Survived by Husband : John Son : Ron  (Cymantha) ,Calgary, Alberta Daughter: Donna-Lynn  (British Columbia) Brothers:  Kevin (Ann) Whalen , Lepreau, New Brunswick    Ron Whalen , Yarmouth   Barry (Paula) Whalen  Summerside, PEI Sisters:    Tricia Mevold   (Dartmouth)   Terry LeBlanc   (Sydney) Grandchildren :...

Oct 20, 2021

I said a prayer for you Today

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kelly on October 20,2021. Kelly was born on February 02,1957 to the late Paul Morrison and Martha Burke.

Kelly is survived by her loving husband Paul of 45 years, Kelly cherished her children Jason (Tracey) Shalene (Jason)...

Oct 18, 2021

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Robert David Puddicombe, 65, on October 18, 2021 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, NS.  Born in Sydney, he was the son of Robert Puddicombe and Marjorie (Shaw) Puddicombe. Robert's smile and laughter brought happiness and smiles to everyone that had the pleasure of meeting and knowing...

Oct 17, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Dad, Roy Gene Stockley.   Dad passed peacefully under the care of the wonderful staff at Alderwood Rest Home on Sunday, October 17 th with family by his side. Born in Ingonish, on August 3, 1935, Dad was one of 15 children to Alfred and Louise (Dupe) Stockley. ...

Oct 1, 2021

 

Dearly missed.

October 1, 2021: With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dear Rosalie. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by those she loved the most. Rosalie was predeceased by her parents, Bernie and Teresa (MacPhee) Cameron. She is survived by two daughters, Angela (Boyd Lee) and Stacy (Mac Graydon), four grandchildren, Andrew, Katherine, Gus, and Lucy,...