Obituaries

Sep 27, 2021

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loving Leona LeBlanc of Sydney on Monday, September 27, 2021 with her husband and family by her side.

Leona will be sadly missed by her loving husband Bert LeBlanc and two daughters Myrna Phillips (Sydney) and Crystal Wall (Jason) of Bateston. Also, Leona had four grandsons,...

Sep 23, 2021

On September 23rd, 2021 Ricky Christopher Chisholm, 48 passed away from complications from heart failure

Ricky is survived by his children, Brooke and Cohen Chisholm,  his mother Beverly Chisholm, his brothers, Joe  (Trina) and Jimmy  (Sherri )Chisholm.   His grandson Jackson will miss his silly ways.  He will be missed by his Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and many cousins.  He was proceeded in...

Sep 18, 2021

Its with great sadness we the family of Michael Francis Joseph of Sydney, announce his passing on September 18, 2021

Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Foest Haven Memorial Gardens

Service will be held at a later date

Donations may be made by choice

Sep 9, 2021

With deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father and grandfather James Louis "Sonny" MacLellan of New Waterford NS on Sept 9 2021 at the age of 71. He was born in New Waterford to Christine and Pat MacLellan, the youngest of 9 of Christine's children. Sonny lived with his family in Toronto for a time but...

Sep 7, 2021

It is with great sadness, we the family of Daniel MacCuish announce his untimely passing at home on Sept. 7th, 2021 at the age of 73. Born in Glace Bay, Daniel was the son of the late Hugh and Anna (MacDonald) MacCuish-Deap and his step-father John Deap.

Daniel was employed with McKillop Flowers, Sydney River, NS. He...

Aug 28, 2021

It is with a very heavy heart that we the family of Rose Stella DeGiobbi 79 announce her passing on August 28, 2021 after a long illness. She was born June 18,1942 in New Waterford, the daughter of Salvatore and Mary Catherine DeGiobbi.

Rose was predeceased by her parents Salvatore and Mary Catherine , brothers Gregory, Raymond,...

Aug 25, 2021

We regret to announce the passing of Kirk Douglas Boutilier on August 25 th due to complications of lung and heart disease. Formerly of Port Caledonia, Kirk was born in 1958, the son of the late Jean and James (Jim) Boutilier.

Kirk is survived by his loving son Brandon Thompson Boutilier (Jessie Martin), sister-in-law Jeanie, and many...

Aug 24, 2021

With deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Bridget Kehoe on August 24, 2021.

Mary was a hairdresser for over 40 years with most of her career in Glacé Bay. She was the daughter of the late Allen and Florence (Curry) McMullen of Reserve Mines. Mary is survived by her son Alan Kehoe (Norma), Alberta...

Aug 21, 2021

With broken hearts we sadly announce the sudden passing of Dwayne Daniel Power on Aug 21, 2021. Born June 5, 1970 he called New Victoria and New Waterford, NS home. Dwayne was a Oil Pipeline Insulator by trade and travelled many miles back and forth to Alberta for employment.

Dwayne was truly one of a kind. So...

Aug 21, 2021

It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our wife, mother, sister and aunt, Lynn Bennett, at her happy place, Arm of Gold Campground. Born in Sydney, she was the daughther of the late Parker and Jean Townsend. She was employed and the Cape Breton Post for over 25 years, retiring in the fall of 2020 due...

Aug 21, 2021

On Saturday August 21 st , 2021 our mom, Pauline Sylvia Caverly (born Wilkinson), passed away peacefully in her sleep with her two daughters present at Harbourstone Enhanced Care nursing home in Sydney. She is now at peace after her journey of 5 years with dementia. Pauline was born on June 9, 1943 in Glace Bay and grew up in Lingan and...

Aug 20, 2021

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, John Edward Lund at Harborstone Enhanced Care August 20,2021. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the Late Edward & Florence (MacDonald) Lund. John is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Margie (Lynk) Lund. Two sons Brian (Shelley) and...

Aug 20, 2021

With broken hearts & great sadness we announce the passing of William Hurley Jr. (Wee-Wee) 65, We lost our beloved brother on August 21, 2021. Wee-Wee passed away at C.B.R.H. with his family by his side.  Born on August 12, 1956 he was the son of the Late William Hurley Sr. & Mary (Gillis) Hurley. He is survived by his...

Aug 17, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert “Herbie” Bagnell announce his passing, at home. Born in Sydney, Herbie was the son of the late John William and Mary Ann (MacNeil) Bagnell, and grandson of well-known fiddle player, “Devil” Bill Bagnell, of Kennington Cove. Herbie is survived by his companion, Aileen States, of Sydney; son, JR (Bud)...

Aug 9, 2021

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Gary Bernard MacLellan age 69 on August 9,2021 originally of Colby (Atlantic Street), Sydney, NS. He was the son of the late Douglas and Dorothy (Hall) MacLellan.

Gary worked most of his life in the construction and renovation industry in Calgary and Sydney.

Gary loved spending time...

Aug 9, 2021

On August 09, 2021, Blaise O’Handley passed away at the age of 68. Born in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late Alex and Leona O’Handley, Barrachois.  He was predeceased by his siblings Stephen, Leon, John, Ronald, Sandra and Hugh & George in infancy. Blaise is survived by his wife, Debby (Henrich); son, Charles (Savannah),...

Aug 8, 2021

It is with broken hearts and deep sorrow we announce the passing of Frank MacEachern of Sydney, NS on August 8, 2021 after a two year battle with asbestos cancer. Frank passed peacefully at home with Brian and Taylor at his side. Born and raised in Grand Mira, he was the son of the late John and Katie MacEachern....

Aug 6, 2021

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Deborah (Debbi) Fazekas, age 53. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on August 6 after a long, inspiring fight with many health issues. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she moved to Middle River after she married.

She is survived by her loving husband Thomas, and their...

Aug 4, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family announce the sudden passing of Lawrence Joseph Dickson of Sydney NS, age 61, at home on August 4th, 2021.

He is survived by his loving companion, Elaine, his mother Dena Dickson, sister Karen (John) McPhee, brother Lloyd (Holly) and his step-child Darlene Horne-LaRusic, Elaine's children Leeanne (Kurt) Assoun and...

Aug 3, 2021

Charles William Coombes of Glacé Bay (July12/1939) passed away peacefully at home August 3,2021. He was predeceased by his loving wife Lillian Coombes(Cyr), his son Charles,his parents Roland and Christine(Cameron) Coombes. He was the youngest of nine siblings: Elizabeth,Heather,Freda,Thelma,Joy,Dolphie,Roland and June. He is survived by his children Linda(Jim) Conron ,McLennan,Alberta, Freda(Shawn) Brammer,Stoney Point, Ontario, Scott (Tonia),Ottawa Ontario Shannon(Cherie) Mackay’s...