Obituaries

Pauline Aucoin

Pauline Aucoin

Jun 14, 2020

With broken hearts, we regret to announce the sudden passing of our beautiful mother, Pauline Aucoin. On June 14th, 2020 at the age of 64, Pauline passed away at the New Waterford hospital. Proud mother to Robert, Denise, Kimberly, and Eric - her four children were the light of her life. She sometimes called us simply to say,...

John "Johnie" Marche

John "Johnie" Marche

Jun 7, 2020

John "Johnie" Francis Marche

Died peacefully at home in River Bourgeois, Cape Breton on June 7, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.Born July 20, 1935 in Cape St. George, Newfoundland, he was a son of the late Adolph and Olive (Lainey) Marche.

Johnie was well known throughout his community and...

Thomas O'Neil

Thomas O'Neil

Jun 3, 2020

O’Neil, Thomas B. - Sydney It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our father Thomas B. O’Neil on June 3, 2020 at home.Born October 28, 1930 in Sydney, he was a son of the late Thomas and Ethel (Murrin) O’Neil. Dad worked at the Sydney Steel Corporation, drove Taxi and was a labourer on various jobs throughout Sydney and...

William Pottie

William Pottie

May 27, 2020

William (Bill) Nazaire Pottie

Peacefully, Bill Pottie crossed over to the spirit world.

He left his comforts of home as a young man  to travel for work.  Throughout this time he painted a colourful life. He was a jack of all trades who was fearless to try any new adventure....

Anne Gillis

Anne Gillis

May 14, 2020

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Anne Marie Gillis, age 73, on Thursday May 14th, 2020 with her loving family surrounding her. Born November 22nd, 1946 in Sydney she was the daughter of the late Peter and Tilly (Robicheau) Bersuk.

Anne met Donald in Loch Lomond, they married in 1967...

William "Blair" Grant

William "Blair" Grant

May 10, 2020

William Blair Grant passed away peacefully at his home in Glace Bay, on May 10th, 2020 surrounded by family.

Born in Glace Bay on October 30th, 1932, he was predeceased by his parents Mary (Stevenson) Grant and Harold Dolman Grant.

He graduated from Morrison Glace Bay High School in 1950....

Margaret "Lorraine" McNeil

Margaret "Lorraine" McNeil

May 7, 2020

Margaret "Lorraine McNeil passed away on May 7, 2020 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late William and Margaret (Doyle) Seymour. Her loving husband Kevin will lay her to rest 10:00 am Friday May 22, 2020 in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens with Fr Norman McPhee offering committal...

Darrell McMullin

Darrell McMullin

May 1, 2020

McMullin, Darrell Francis.

Darrell McMullin was called peacefully home to the Lord on May 1, 2020. Darrell was born on August 10, 1947 in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. He was the son of George and Ethel McMullin. He lived in Glace Bay and was a member of Saint Anne's Parish. On August 30, 1969,...

Wilma Harper

Wilma Harper

Apr 27, 2020

Wilma Harper

The passing of our Wilma occurred Monday morning, April 27, 2020 at home in Sydney.  Wilma was born October 28, 1935 to Charles W. and Hester (Stillman) Buchanan in Sydney, Nova Scotia.  Raised in Sydney, she attended both Argyle and Central School before graduating from Sydney Academy.  Wilma went on...

Gary Leblanc

Gary Leblanc

Apr 23, 2020

Gary Leo Leblanc; born Nov 2/43 in Springhill, to Leo & Verna (Stonehouse) White. Died Apr 23/20 in Irishvale. Gary is survived by his wife and partner Helen. Daughters Denise & Glennie, Kim & Michael, daughter in law Teresa. Step daughters Rose and Frankie, Dana, step son Jimi. Brothers Robert & Joyce, Larry & Cherie, Keith & Linda,...

Joseph Ross

Joseph Ross

Apr 22, 2020

Joseph Daniel Leo Ross

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Daniel Leo Ross on April 22, 2020. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Russell and Olive (Holmes) Ross. Respecting his wishes, there will be no published obituary. Cremation has taken place under the...

Gertrude "Tootsie" Seward

Gertrude "Tootsie" Seward

Apr 21, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Tootsie (Gertrude Mary) Seward. She passed away peacefully on April 21, 2020 at Taigh Na Mara Nursing Home in Glace Bay. Born in Bridgeport, NS on May 13, 1938 she was the daughter of Fred and Alma Lynk. Tootsie spent most of her life in Glace Bay with...

Tom & Marquerite Penny

Tom & Marquerite Penny

Apr 21, 2020

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our parents, Tom and Marguerite (MacSween) Penny on April 21, 2020 at their home in Sydney. Thomas, born in Sydney on April 12,1942, was the son of the late Clifford and Alice (Poirier) Penny and worked until his retirement as a Salesman for W.A. MacLeod Son. Marguerite, born in Sydney...

Lois Barrington

Lois Barrington

Apr 20, 2020

Lois Barrington - Blackett’s Lake It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Lois at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Monday, April 20, 2020. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Wilfred and Frances (MacDonald) MacDougall. Lois is survived by her beloved husband Robert “Bob” Barrington; sisters Frances Momberquette; Joan Dota; Carolyn MacQueen and...

James "Jimmy" Erickson

James "Jimmy" Erickson

Apr 16, 2020

Erickson, James R (Jimmy) - 86 passed away on April 16, 2020 in Spanish Bay of Harbourstone Extended Care. He was a heavy duty mechanic by trade.

He is survived by his sons Ron, Joe, Steve and a daughter Marion; Grandchildren Nena (Jeremy) Oakes, Stephen (Jay) Kieron, Esa, Shannon (Mike) and Victoria (Travis). Great...

Martin "Jimmy" Cameron

Martin "Jimmy" Cameron

Apr 14, 2020

Cameron, Martin James (Jimmy) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Dad on April 14, 2020 at his home in Caribou Marsh.

Born in Sydney in 1928 he was the son of the late Joseph & Lily Cameron. Dad worked for many years as a stationery...

Gary Surette

Gary Surette

Apr 13, 2020

Armand "Gary" Joseph Surette, Age 58 of Big Pond, Cape Breton, NS. Gary passed away peacefully on April 13th following a short illness in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Gary was born in Moncton NB and was the son of Ronald Armand Surette (Ron) and Lorraine Emily (Gallant) Surette of Moncton, NB. Gary moved to NS in 1976...

Natasha Cunningham

Natasha Cunningham

Apr 11, 2020

On Saturday April 11th Natasha passed away peacefully at the Glace Bay General Hospital. God took our beautiful angel home to be with her Mom and Dad. Natasha is survived by her husband, the love of her life Howie, two sons Joshua and Mitchell as well as her stepdaughter Marissa and her newest joy her grandson Wesley. She...

Theresa MacLennan

Theresa MacLennan

Apr 11, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Theresa Ann (Dunn) MacLennan at the Northside Guest Home, North Sydney, NS on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Theresa was born September 29, 1935 in Benacadie, Cape Breton, the daughter of the late Alex J. and Mary Ann (Farrell) Dunn. She is survived by her sons, Alex (Beverly),...

Anna Dupe

Anna Dupe

Apr 2, 2020

Anna Elizabeth Dupe, 66 New Waterford

It is with broken hearts we the family announce the Passing of Anna Elizabeth Dupe.  She was the daughter of the late James and Ellen (Power) Dupe.  Anna was a member of Mount Carmel Parish and the New Waterford Pensioners Club.  Mom was known for her passion for...

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