Obituaries

Apr 3, 2022

 

It is with broken hearts, we the family, announce the passing of Peter "Tim" Briggett on 3 April 2022, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Toronto, he was the son of Theresa (Rozicki) Briggett & Peter Abraham Briggett. He will be missed by all who knew him, he enjoyed spending time with family. Remembered always by;...

Mar 22, 2022

The family regret, to announce the passing of Alexander John MacLellan from Kenloch Inverness, NS on March 22,2022 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Sydney. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Service will be held at a later date. To offer condolences please visit www.foresthaven.ca

Mar 17, 2022

Georgina passed away on March 17, 2022 at the Northside Community Guest Home. Georgie was born in Sydney Mines on Dec. 19, 1933 to the late John and Elizabeth (Murphy) MacInnis.

Georgie was predeceased by her husband William and her son Philip and five brothers Joe (Olive), Donnie (Sheila) David, Ian (Nancy) and Gregory (Linda).

She also lost her longtime...

Mar 2, 2022

 

Marie (Tweedy) Arsenault passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, March 2nd with the love of her family surrounding her. Tweedy was one of 12 children born to Michael (Quock) and Bernice Chiasson. Being the oldest daughter, she quickly assumed a parenting role with the rest of her siblings. She was kind and loving and was often referred...

Feb 20, 2022

Karen passed away after fighting a tough battle with cancer over the last 4 years but never once gave up and showed us everyday how strong she was. Karen is survived by her spouse Blaise Gilmet, son Blaise Jr Gilmet (the light of her life), her grandchildren Greg & Greenly Gilmet, also her siblings Diane (Rex), Bernie (Chuck), Darlene (late Joe Gilmet), Rochelle...

Feb 15, 2022

Dorothy MacIsaac, resident of Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney and formerly of Pictou, Nova Scotia, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the age of 85 years.

Dorothy was born in Inverness, Nova Scotia on March 21, 1936. She was the 2nd child of Angus and Margaret MacIsaac. Angus was a Coal Miner. One of Dorothy’s fond memories of her...

Feb 7, 2022

It is with great sadness that we the family announce the sudden passing of John (Johnnie) Alexander Beaton, 64, of New Waterford, Nova Scotia, on February 7, 2022. Johnnie was born in New Waterford on July 24, 1957 to Margaret (‘Peggy MacDonald) and John Beaton. He is survived by his mum Peggy (Truro); brothers Glen (Evelyn), New Waterford; Keith...

Feb 5, 2022

We, the family of YvonneMartell, affectionately known as grandma, sadly announce her passing on Feb. 5, 2022, at the age of 93.Yvonne was born in Chéticamp, N.S. to Bernard and Elizabeth Muise.Yvonne's life was her family and her faith, she was one of Jehovah's Witnesses for over 81 years.

She is survived by her daughters, Michelle(Ron) Newcombe, Monique(Rob)...

Feb 1, 2022

With heavy hearts the Ferguson family of Sydney N.S., announces the passing of the family Matriarch Lynn Ferguson (87) on February 1st, 2022.  Born January 4th, 1935, at Seaside, New Brunswick.  Daughter of Melinda and Forest Baskin.

Lynn served in the Canadian Armed Forces and truly enjoyed her 30 years working in real-estate.

Lynn cherished her friends, and...

Feb 1, 2022

We the family of Thelma Regina Wilson, regret to announce her passing on February 1, 2022 at the age of 88 at Taigh Na Mara, Glace Bay. Thelma was born in Port Morien to Cyril Sr. and Florence Barro. She was an elementary teacher until her retirement. She was also a member of St. John’s United Church.

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Jan 31, 2022

It is with broken hearts that we the family announce the sudden passing of our wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend on January 31 2022. Born September 30 1962 in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. Heather was the daughter of the late John Lloyd and Dorothy Lillian (Eveleigh) MacDonald. Her whole life was dedicated to her family and home and she...

Jan 30, 2022

It is with greatest love and much sorrow that I, Norma (Binder) McLean announce the passing of my husband of 63 years Simon Francis McLean. Born in Dominion, he was the son of Simon and Margaret (MacLeod) McLean. Simon came from a large family of which he was one of the youngest.

He is survived by his...

Jan 30, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce that Theresa Hill, affectionately known as “Ma” and “Nanny” passed to be with the Lord on January 30, 2022 at the age of 84 with family at her side. Theresa was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Muriel (Layes) McKinnon and loving wife of the late Michael Hill.

Survived by...

Jan 28, 2022

We regret to announce the passing of our father, son, brother, uncle and friend,  Ronald Kenneth Cartwright. Ronald was born on April 16, 1944 in George’s River and graduated from Riverview High School in 1962. He was employed in sales most of his working Career.

He was the son of the late Kenneth Cartwright Sr. and Mary...

Jan 21, 2022

Jean Pyke of Catalone NS, passed away on January 21, 2022  at the age of 100 years with her beloved family by her side.

Born in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Bernice Taylor. Jean was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Jean is survived by...

Jan 16, 2022

With great sadness, we announce the passing of George Herbert Barnes Sr. “Dragger”,  on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Born in Harbour Breton, Newfoundland on November 15,1946. He was the son of the late James and Francis Barnes, was a father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and father-in-law.

George is survived by his son Greg Barnes, son Chesley Barnes, daughter Elizabeth...

Jan 16, 2022

It is with sadness, that we the family announce the passing of our father Reginald Francis McDonald of Glace Bay on January 16, 2022 at the age of 71. He was a son of the late John Francis and Catherine Elizabeth McDonald from Gardiner Mines. In his younger years Dad worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Glace Bay, Baxter’s Dairy in Westmount...

Jan 8, 2022

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness, we the family announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and dear friend, Laura Parris on January 8, 2022. Born on Aug. 26, 1937 in Glace Bay. She later marred the love of her life Eddie Parris who predeceased her on March 31, 2018.

Laura was a fierce...

Jan 6, 2022

It is with sadness and love we announce the passing of Calvin Ewan MacLeod on January 6, 2022. Calvin was born on October 10, 1930 in Glace Bay and grew up in Donkin. He was the son of Duncan MacLeod and Annie Patterson MacLeod. In 1952 he married Norma (MacDonald) and they had three children Debbie, Nelson and Lori....

Jan 4, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Aunt Sheila Fraser, on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at the age of 76. Sheila was born in Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia on October 26, 1945. Sheila was the youngest daughter of Albert Thompson & Mary Isabel “Mary Belle”. After graduating from Holy Angels High School in 1964, The...