Obituaries

Jul 14, 2022

MARGARET ESTELLE MACPHERSON (Surette) – Mira, Cape BretonBorn June 26 th , 1946 in Sydney, NS to the late William MacPherson of Rocky Boston, Mira, CB and Violet May (Ryan) MacPherson  originally of Bonavista Bay, NL, Margaret passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022.Survived by her daughter, Jean Marie (Surette) Burton, son-in-law Lyndon Burton, her step-grandsons Ernest (Brianna) and Brendon...

Jul 14, 2022

It is with very heavy hearts and regrets we announce the passing of Nelson Franklin Hill, age 76, who passed peacefully at home on July 14, 2022.Nelson worked for 35 years at Sydney Engineering and Drydock. He loved the simple things in life. Longwalks in the woods, spending time in the garden, swimming at the bridge and going for long...

Jul 11, 2022

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and friend Mary Ferguson on Monday, July 11th.   Mary was born in Sydney Mines on July 24, 1945 to Jake and Bridget Hawkins Reid. She is survived by her sisters ShirleyAnn Reid Snow, Judy Reid, and Bettylou Reid, her...

Jun 24, 2022

We the family of Daniel Thomas MacIntyre regret to announce his sudden passing on June 24th, 2022 at the age of 57.

He is survived by his soul mate and loving wife Ilana. The son he never had and his best friend (Slicky) Curtis (Lindsay), his beautiful daughters Natasha, his “special” son Brandon, Jessica, Shelbie, Lisa (Moe).

His brother from...

May 1, 2022

 

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Sandra (O’Neil) Tobin on May 1, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Bella (Pierre) O’Neil. Left to mourn are her husband, Mannie, sons Nelson (Jen) and Jeff (Ashley), grandchildren, Brandon, Nelson Jr. Victoria, Kendra, Jaylin and Jayce. She leaves behind her sisters, Diane...

Apr 25, 2022

 

We, the family of Jean Marion Crowell, age 86, sadly announce her peaceful passing on April25, 2022, at the Glace Bay General Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, Jean was the daughter of the late George and Sadie (Ferguson) Spencer. Jean is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 67 years, George; her son David (Julie) and her three...

Apr 22, 2022

 

Today an angel received her wings. Eva Leona Carter also known as “Nonnie” to family flew to heaven. Born in Francois, NFLD on July 29th, 1939. Leona was the oldest child of Samuel James Carter and Emily Jane ( Coley) Carter, Fox Island, NFLD.

Leona was a woman with a rare faith living with disabilities that would kill a...

Apr 21, 2022

 

Our beautiful mother passed away peacefully on April 21, 2022 at MacGillivray’s Guest Home with family at her side. She was born March 6, 1926 at her home on Pellatt Avenue in New Waterford where she lived most of her life.

Mom was the daughter of Isaac and Maud (Johnson) Purdy. She is survived by Brian (Laura), Scotchtown, Donna...

Apr 18, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our loving wife, mother andgrandmother, Racine Hillier, at home on April 18, 2022. Racine was born December 29,1945, to the late Murdock and Edena (MacAskill) MacDonald, and was raised on AlexandraStreet in Sydney, NS. Upon graduation from Sydney Academy in 1965, she moved toHamilton, Ontario to be with...

Apr 16, 2022

 

Dorey, George Peter

It is with heavy hearts and huge sadness that we announce the death of George Peter Dorey of Janvrin Island, NS at 94 years young.

George passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 16, 2022 at the Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home in Port Hawkesbury, NS.  George was born in Arichat, NS to Agustus and Mary...

Apr 5, 2022

 

  Surrounded by her loving family, Gabrielle Elizabeth Walker (MacGillivray) passed away peacefully on April 5, 2022 at the age of 83.

This is not an obituary about being sad; she did not care for being sad. She lived a full life and instilled many life lessons, often with her twisted humor, to help guide us along the way.

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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...