Obituaries

Brian John Smaldon

Brian John Smaldon

Dec 19, 2022

 

Brian ‘John’ Smaldon passed away peacefully at his home in Sydney, Nova Scotia on December 19, 2022 in his 94th year.

Born in Tooting, London, UK on June 20, 1929, he first pursued a career as an electrician but eventually was employed by ICL as a computer engineer. After several tours overseas including The Yemen, Libya and many...

Mark William Lundrigan

Mark William Lundrigan

Dec 17, 2022

 

We the family regret the passing of Mark Lundrigan on December 17, 2022 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Born Sept 28, 1968 in Sydney, to the late Bill and Jannette Lundrigan (Chaisson).

Mark is survived by niece Melissa Gabriel (Nick)of Sydney. Brother-in-law Raymond (Charmaine) Gabriel of Sydney, 2 great nephews Charlie and Karl and many aunts and uncles....

Martha Catherine MacLean

Martha Catherine MacLean

Dec 13, 2022

Martha (MacNeil) MacLean, 98, of Grand Mira North, passed away on December 13 th , 2022.Martha was born on September 13 th , 1924, to the late Joseph and Charlotte (Connelly) MacNeil of Glace Bay.Martha was the wife of Patrick MacLean and mother to 7 children, Sharon (Myles) Attwood, Brian (Judy)MacLean, Kevin (Peggy) MacLean, Gary (Dee) MacLean, Darrel MacLean, Alanna...

Pauline Bernadette Somers

Pauline Bernadette Somers

Dec 13, 2022

 

It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of Pauline Bernadette Somers (Lush). Born to the late John and Sara (King).

Mother to Diane Moore, Gail Maloney, Kelly (Otis) MacNeil, Janet, and Shirley, all of Sydney, and son Larry (Cindy) Somers, of Cole Harbour.  Grandmother to 11, great-grandmother to 17.  Pauline is also survived by sisters;...

Susan Leoncie MacKay

Susan Leoncie MacKay

Dec 8, 2022

 

On December 8th Susan Leoncie MacKay, in her 89th year,  passed peacefully at Celtic Court after a long battle with cancer.  Born to the late Roderick Morrison & Laura (Ley) in Boisdale, N.S. Susan moved to Montreal in 1958 where she met her husband William MacKay. They travelled the country in their earlier years and settled back in Cape...

Dr. Erwin Lorenz Zodrow PhD.

Dr. Erwin Lorenz Zodrow PhD.

Dec 1, 2022

It is with sadness and great love that the family of Dr. Erwin L. Zodrow, of Sydney, NS announce hispassing on December 1, 2022 with his beloved wife Julia by his side.Erwin was born in Germany in 1934 and at an early age, had a love of geology that would shape his life.He overcame many obstacles during his journey of...

James Ignatius Ratchford

James Ignatius Ratchford

Nov 27, 2022

 

James Ignatius Ratchford, born May 10, 1956, passed away peacefully, November 27, 2022.

Predeceased by his father John Murray Ratchford, Jimmy is survived by his mother, Donalda Ratchford, siblings Bernadette Hood (Gary), Dan Ratchford (Rosemarie) and Patrick Ratchford.  Also survived by his nieces and nephews Cassandra (Brad), Gillian (Drew), Kyle, Alexandra (Jordan), Nicholas (Jodie), Valerie, and many, many extended family...

Patricia 'Pat' Gates

Patricia 'Pat' Gates

Nov 16, 2022

It is with heavy hearts and sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of

Patricia (Pat), following illness, at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre in

Halifax, Nova Scotia. The daughter of Viola Vaters and guardian Ron Gates, Pat is

predeceased by her loving mother, Viola, to whom Pat was close, and spoke of

fondly. Pat is survived by...

Harold Edward Ashe

Harold Edward Ashe

Nov 12, 2022

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Harold Edward Ashe, with family by his side, he left this world on November 12, 2022 at Taigh Na Mara. He was born in Glace Bay on October 18, 1941 to the late Harold and Lillian Ashe.

He joined the military RCR at age 17 in 1956. He served in several...

Joan Elizabeth Dota

Joan Elizabeth Dota

Nov 11, 2022

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my mom, Joan Elizabeth Dota (MacDougall) at the MacGillivray Guest Home on November 11, 2022.   It was always Mom and I against the world. She was my mother, my father, and my very best friend.  I will always love you to the moon and back and all...

Thomas Joseph Holder

Thomas Joseph Holder

Nov 3, 2022

 

The family is saddened to announce the sudden passing of our father, Thomas Joseph Holder on November 3, 2022, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Newcastle Creek, N.B. in 1933, he was a kind and caring father.

He is predeceased by his parents, Arthur Joseph and Marguerite (Chapman) Holder, sisters Audrey and Dorothy and his great granddaughter...

Gordon Alexander Canning

Gordon Alexander Canning

Nov 2, 2022

 

With his loving family by his side Gordon left this world, Wednesday November 22022 in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney NS, March 15 1928, hewas the son of John Ervin and Jessie (MacVicar) Canning. Gordon worked for LynkElectric Ltd then moved on to become the Chief Electrical Inspector for the City ofSydney until his retirement in...

Rosemary Reid

Rosemary Reid

Oct 25, 2022

Rosemary Reid, 88, Dominion, Passed away peacefully on October 25, 2022 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with family by her side.

She was predeceased by her husband Alvin Reid, sons; Bill and Glenn,  parents Cassie and Andrew Turnbull, sisters; Marion and Mary.

Survived by daughters Marie (Clarie), Corinne, Sons David and Michael, grandchildren Scott, Linda (Mark), Ryan, Jessie (Adam),...

Stanley Joseph Larade

Stanley Joseph Larade

Oct 21, 2022

 

With his wife by his side the gentle soul of

Stanley Joseph Larade left this life

on October 21, 2022.

 

A loving husband, brother, grandfather, uncle

and friend;

 

To his wife Deborah Newman of 20 years, his

sisters Jacqueline Larade Burton and Jeannine

Larade Deveau whom he adored, his grandson

Lucas Dixon who called him pa, his...

Marty Robert Piercey

Marty Robert Piercey

Oct 20, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather Martin 'Marty' Piercey, 71, of Glace Bay, NS, on Thursday October 20, 2022 with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Walter and Agnes Piercey of Glace Bay.

He was a...

Bob William Currie

Bob William Currie

Oct 17, 2022

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert ‘Bob’ William Currie, on October 17, 2022 surrounded by family at CBRH. Born in Glace Bay to the late Michael & Bessie (Langley) Currie.

Bob is survived by his wife Debbie, Sons; Bobby & Shane (Ashley), step-children; Kelly (Allister) & Daniel (Amanda), brothers; Tommy (Becky), Michael (Gerry) Joe (Penny) and sister...

Patsy Pettiford

Patsy Pettiford

Oct 16, 2022

 

On Sunday October 16, 2022, our Patsy passed peacefully in her sleep. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Gouthro. 

Patsy is survived by her sons; Roger and Dougie MacDonald, her cousin and roomie Edith Ivy, her sisters Murial, Gale and Sandy, and many nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her parents, her husband Stacey...

Myrtle Verla Sidney

Myrtle Verla Sidney

Oct 14, 2022

 

Myrtle Verla (Lowe) Sidney, born April 15, 1935 in Humber Bay Ontario, died suddenly October 14, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Leonard G. and their 3 children; Christine & husband Patrick and their 2 children; David & Dale Kearney, Steven & wife Susan and their 2 children; Brigette Martin & Laura Walker, Leonard &...

George Clarence Crowell

George Clarence Crowell

Oct 13, 2022

 

With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our dad, at home, surrounded by his four children.  George Clarence Crowell, 90, of Glacé Bay, departed to join his loving wife, Jean, on Thursday, October 13. Born June 8, 1932, in Glacé Bay, he was the son of the late Wilfred and Hattie (Nickerson) Crowell. George had a long...

Brian Norbert Levangie

Brian Norbert Levangie

Oct 2, 2022

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Norbert Levangie on October 2nd after a courageous battle with cancer. Brian was born on August 12th, 1956 to Mary and the late Norbert Levangie. 

Brian spent the majority of his career working in the electrical supply industry at Harris and Roome (Graybar Canada), Sydney Branch for 34...