Obituaries

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

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 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 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 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 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...

Jul 29, 2021

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Louise Munroe.  Left to mourn but forever appreciate her are her daughters Linda Phillippo Dacre SAUNDERS (Don) and Frances CRANE; granddaughter Monica Crane SPRACKLIN (Darrell);  brother Raymond and sisters Marjorie and Arlene; numerous nieces and nephews; and predeceased by sister Florence, brother Courtney, and sons-in-law Cecil Dacre...

Jul 27, 2021

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Chiasson, originally of Ashby Road, Sydney, NS. He was the son of the late Paul and Martha (Penney) Chiasson. Bob was a hard working, loving father who raised three children. He spent much of his working life onboard marine vessels, both at sea and on the great lakes. He...

Jul 18, 2021

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dougie MacKinnon who died peacefully on Sunday July 18,2021 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital after a short battle with cancer.

Dougie is survived by his parents John Gordon and Phyllis Marie MacKinnon, brother Raymond Joseph and Kenneth Charles ,nephews Kenneth Douglas, all  from New Waterford...

Jul 9, 2021

We, the family of Elizabeth Barnett, Sydney sadly announce her passing on Friday, July 9, 2021 peacefully at home. Our Mom was an avid reader and loved to watch birds.

Elizabeth is survived by her children Richard (Carolyn) Doug (Brenda) Judy, Linda, Carolyn (Steven), grandchildren, great-great children and three step-children. Elizabeth is predeceased by her daughter Nancy (Ken)....

Jun 28, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lorna McKenzie (Houlihan) on June 28th, 2021. Lorna passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH) palliative care unit after 5 years of battling cancer. Born August 10th, 1955 she spent majority of her adult life in Sydney, CB whereby, Lorna devoted her passion for teaching to...

Jun 24, 2021

We, the family of Joel Allison Matthews, of Sydney, sadly announce his passing on Thursday, June 24th, 2021, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Joel was born in 1953 in Sydney. He was the son of the late Joe and Dorothy Matthews. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jeanette (Netty), and his two children Cory and...