Obituaries

Janet Irene Conners

Janet Irene Conners

Aug 20, 2022

Janet Conners, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and HIV/AIDS activist passed away in the Sydney

Regional Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit on Aug 20, 2022.

She was a much-loved daughter of Donald and Irene Pritchard. Janet was born on January 4, 1956 in

Vancouver BC where she spent her early childhood before the family moved to Yellowknife in the North

West Territories....

Brian Stephen Pace

Brian Stephen Pace

Aug 19, 2022

It is with broken hearts and profound sadness, that we, the family of Brian Pace announce his passing on August 19, 2022.  Born in Halifax he was the son of the late Wilburn and Bridgette Pace.

Brian is survived by his life partner Giulia DiGiorgio and fur baby Lilee, he is also survived by sisters Suzette Peters, Bridget and brother...

June Nichol

June Nichol

Aug 18, 2022

We regret to announce the passing of June Nichol on August 16, 2022 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. She was the daughter of the late William and Georgina (McInnis) Nichol.  She is survived by her brother Bill (Debbie) Nichol of North Sydney.  June was predeceased by her parents and her brother Philip Nichol.

June was a graduate of St....

Roderick 'Roddy' Smith

Roderick 'Roddy' Smith

Aug 15, 2022

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Roderick Smith on August 15, 2022. He was born to

William and Christina (MacNeil) Smith on January 24, 1940. He is predeceased by his parents Bill and

Nan and special niece Norma Marie Christie. He is survived by his loving sisters Catherine (Billy) , his

sister Tina and his brother John R....

Theresa Ann Doolan

Theresa Ann Doolan

Aug 10, 2022

 

 With great sadness, we regret to announce the passing of Theresa (Terri) Ann Doolan of Sydney, NS, on August 10, 2022. She was the daughter of the late William and Emma (Antinello) Doolan.

From a young age, Terri was surrounded by a loving family, with many relatives. Through the years, family would call upon her to help with...

Keith 'Cordell' Jude McNeil

Keith 'Cordell' Jude McNeil

Aug 5, 2022

We the family, regret to announce the peaceful passing of Keith "Cordell" Jude McNeil at home. Cordell was born March 28,1963 to the late Andrew McNeil and the late Susan Josephine Campbell in New Waterford, Nova Scotia. Cordell is survived by his wife Joeanne (Fitzgerald) McNeil, daughter Lesley(Troy) Corbett and their two boys Thomas and Troy Corbett. Also left to...

William "Billy" Kupusa

William "Billy" Kupusa

Aug 5, 2022

We the family regret to announce the passing of our nephew William "Billy" Kupusa, age 61 of Donkin.

He was the son of William and Margaret Kupusa.  Cremation has taken place under the guidance of Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. As per his request, there will be no service, a private family burial will take place in Donkin.

If desired,...

Joan Vernice Martell

Joan Vernice Martell

Jul 26, 2022

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joan Martell (O’Brien) on July 25, 2022 at the age of 70. Joan was ‘Number 11’ of the nineteen children born to Howard and Veronica O’Brien (Wludyka). Loving wife to David for 48 years, Joan is also survived by her daughter, Corrie (Stefan Gass), son John (Jamey)...

Frederick Miles

Frederick Miles

Jul 20, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Frederick Miles announce his passing on July 20, 2022.  Born in Glace Bay on November 18, 1924 Fred was the son of the late Thomas and Beatrice (Giles) Miles.

Left to mourn are Dorothy (Munroe), his wife of 74 years and the love of his life.  Son Dwight (Linda) Blacketts Lake,...

Douglas Ellwood Dawdy

Douglas Ellwood Dawdy

Jul 19, 2022

 

It is with heavy hearts that we the family of Douglas Ellwood Dawdy announce his peaceful passing on Tuesday July 19, 2022 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.Born Nov 5, 1931 in Thunder Bay Ontario, Doug had made adventures across the Country finally reaching his destination on the East Coast, Cape Breton Island.Doug had a love for the...

Mary Wilma Gregory

Mary Wilma Gregory

Jul 16, 2022

 

It is with deep sadness that we, the family of (Mary) Wilma Gregory, announce her passing on Saturday, July16th at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney. Born on December 28th, 1943 in Reserve Mines, Wilma was the  daughter of Ronald and Flora MacLean. Wilma had a passion for singing, Playing cards with her "crew", party's of any sort...

Douglas Bartholomew Oliver

Douglas Bartholomew Oliver

Jul 15, 2022

 

It is with a broken hearts I announce the passing of my soulmate and best friend of 38 years. Dougie battled dementia for the past several years and passed away peacefully on July 15th surrounded by so much love. Dougie was born in Reserve Mines on October 9th,1952, to Barty and Rare Oliver. He spent his early years playing hockey...

Margaret Estelle MacPherson

Margaret Estelle MacPherson

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...

Nelson Franklin Hill

Nelson Franklin Hill

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...

Mary Winnifred Ferguson

Mary Winnifred Ferguson

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...

Daniel Thomas MacIntyre

Daniel Thomas MacIntyre

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...

Sandra (O'Neil)Tobin

Sandra (O'Neil)Tobin

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...

Jean Marion Crowell

Jean Marion Crowell

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...

Eva "Leona" Carter

Eva "Leona" Carter

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...

Helen Nelsie Stanford

Helen Nelsie Stanford

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...