Obituaries
William Charles Sherwood
Nov 19, 2023
William Charles Sherwood, 71, of Sydney passed away on November 19th, 2023, surrounded by love. Billy was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Hazel Sherwood. He is survived by his children; Erin (Kevin), Adam and Kyle, Grandchildren; Keigan, Courtney, Kiersten, Jayd, Kayleigh, Daniel, Chloe, Tatum and Nash. Siblings Nancy (Jim) Muise, Geri Lutz, Roy (Pat) Sherwood, Joan (Ray) Johnston, Phyllis...
Derwin Dean Cartwright
Nov 18, 2023
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Derwin ‘Dode’ Dean Cartwright at the age of 65, on Saturday Nov. 17th, 2023 with the love of his life, Vivian Campbell by his side at the Palliative Care Cape Breton. Born in Whitecourt, Alberta to the late Vernice Cartwright-Kimzey, and the late Wesley Cartwright.
Derwin was a...
Raymond Joseph Burns
Nov 16, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we, the family of Raymond Joseph Burns, aged 61, announce his passing on November 16, 2023, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Raymond passed peacefully with his Michelle, at his side.
Born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Raymond is a husband, son, brother, uncle, friend and much-loved man in the community. Raymond is survived by...
Kimberly Anne Lawrence
Nov 9, 2023
It is with broken hearts that the family of Kimberly ‘Kim’ Lawrence (Corbett) announce her passing. She passed peacefully, at home with her adoring family by her side. Kim was known as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Those who were fortunate enough to be loved by her were loved passionately and unconditionally. Kim lit up every single...
Bryon Andrew Rogers
Nov 3, 2023
On the morning of November 3rd, just as the darkness of night was fading, the angels came and took a kind and gentle soul home. We, the family are heartbroken to announce Bryon’s passing after a long fight with lung cancer. Bryon was born in Sydney to the late Emerson and Betty Rogers of Sydney Forks, where he grew...
Irene Campbell
Oct 28, 2023
Age 95, passed Oct 28, 2023 at McGillivray Guest Home.Born in Gabarus Lake to Donald John and Mary Catherine MacVicar, She was predeceased by her husband John "Diddy", son Eric, brother Donald and sister-in-law Doris. She is survived by her daughter Kathy (Brian) Lavery, her son Craig (Brenda), daughter-in-law Cassandra, brothers; Earl and Neil (Maria). She has 6 grandchildren, 3...
Linda Carol Pollock
Oct 25, 2023
It is with broken hearts that the family of Linda Pollock announces her sudden passing on October 25, 2023. Linda was born in Sydney on August 28th, 1951 to Allan and Pearl Barrett (nee Davis).
She is survived by her daughters; Meggan (Brandon), Amberlyn (Corey), and her grandchildren who were her pride and joy, Luke, Leo and Layla. She is...
Judith Arlene Stubbert
Oct 21, 2023
It is with broken hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Judith (Judy) Stubbert on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the CB Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Judy was the daughter of the late Marjorie (MacKay) and William Brown.
Judy dedicated her life to her family, especially her two daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she loved...
Sherry Anne Muzzerall
Oct 11, 2023
It is with heavy hearts, that we the family announce the sudden passing of Sherry Muzzerall, age 45, of Glace Bay on October 11, 2023. Born in Glace Bay on February 7th, 1978, to Henry and Jane (Kloepfer) Talbot.
Growing up in #11, Sherry was active in the Police Girls Club, delighted in helping out others in her community. She enjoyed...
Julieanna Troicuk
Oct 10, 2023
My Mom Julie died peacefully of natural causes on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Victoria Haven where she had been a resident. She was born in Poland, in the Ukrainian village of Krasna to John Zwarun and Mary (Eleniak). At age 10 she immigrated with her mother and two sisters to Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, to join her father who...
Marjorie " Annette" Bates
Sep 24, 2023
With heavy hearts, the family announces the sudden passing of Annette Bates (nee AuCoin) at the Cove on Sunday, September 24, 2023, after a brief illness.
Annette was born in New Waterford on February 24, 1937, to Joseph and Annie AuCoin (nee Flynn). She's survived by her brother Jim (Sandy), her brother Jack (Heather), and two cats named Jarge and Daisy. She's predeceased...
Sandra Louise McCormick
Sep 19, 2023
It is with shattered hearts we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, Sandra Louise McCormick (nee Evans) on September 19, 2023, two days before her 81st birthday. Sandra was born in Sydney to the late Berkley Evans and Eva Evans (nee Vatcher), on September 21, 1942.
Sandra worked at the Joy grocery store early in her life, and worked...
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...