Obituaries

Melvin Burton

Melvin Burton

Jan 20, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Melvin Alexander Burton, aged 67, of Bay Saint Lawrence, Nova Scotia.  He died peacefully at home after a yearlong battle with lung cancer, leaving behind his wife, Debbie (Dixon) Burton, daughter Melanie (Anthony) Cousins, son Matthew (Kristi, Jayde, Edge), two grandsons, Will and Jack Cousins and his...

Deborah Boyd

Deborah Boyd

Jan 16, 2021

It is with tremendous sadness we announce Deborah Jane Boyd lost her courageous battle with cancer on January 16th, 2021 surrounded by her children. Debbie was born to Carl and Esther Roberts on January 29th, 1952 in Shelburne, NS. She was a loving and nurturing mother and grandmother, a devoted wife and a beloved sister. Debbie was a very...

Valerie Ferguson

Valerie Ferguson

Jan 12, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, niece and friend Valerie Ferguson on January 12, 2021 at home.

Valerie was survived by her mother Mary Ferguson, son Tyler Ferguson brothers Robert Ferguson and Troy Ferguson (Tracy) and predeceased her father Robert Ferguson senior Valerie will be lovingly...

Robert Muise

Robert Muise

Jan 10, 2021

We the family regret to announce the peaceful passing of Robert Muise at Celtic Court Nursing home on Sunday January 10, 2021. He was the son of the late Rannie and Winnifred (MacIsaac) Muise of Mira Road.

Robert grew up on Mira Road, he enjoyed playing hockey and was a die hard Montreal Canadians...

John "JJ" Gracie

John "JJ" Gracie

Jan 7, 2021

We regret to announce the passing of John Joseph "JJ" Gracie on January 7, 2021 at Harbourstone Enhanced Care. Born and raised in Glace Bay, JJ enjoyed his job at the fish plant where everyone loved him. He was an avid walker and was often seen walking with Francine. He was also the last surviving member of his...

William "Bill" Roberts

William "Bill" Roberts

Jan 5, 2021

We the family of William "Bill" Arthur Roberts are saddened to announce his sudden passing on January 5th, 2021 at the age of 83. He was the son of the late William and Katherine Roberts of Glace Bay. Bill was a Pipefitter with Local 682, where he worked throughout Canada. He was an avid athlete and played baseball...

Rachael Long

Rachael Long

Jan 3, 2021

It is with great sadness, that we, the family, have to announce that God has taken our Mother, our Angel home. Rachel Ann Long passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2021 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with her family by her side. She was the most amazing, loving person in the world and truly one-of-a-kind.

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Frank Cameron

Frank Cameron

Jan 1, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that the family of CWO (ret'd) Ralph Francis Cameron, of New Waterford, announce his passing on January 1, 2021. Frank, age 76, was truly a kind, caring, devoted, fun-loving person who lived every moment to the fullest.

Frank was the husband of Rita Willena (Gillis), his loving wife of...

Emily "Diane" Snow

Emily "Diane" Snow

Dec 31, 2020

Snow, Emily Diane, aged 70 passed away peacefully at Victoria Haven Nursing Home on December 31, 2020. Born in Sydney on November 25, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Winnifred (Royle) Squires.

For many years, Diane dedicated herself to the “Time Out” program at First United Church as coordinator and...

Irma Smith

Irma Smith

Dec 29, 2020

Irma (Munroe) Smith passed away on December 29th, 2020 after several months at the Glace Bay Hospital in Nova Scotia. She was 83 years old.

Born in Port Morien on May 23rd, 1937 to the late Margaret (Matthews) and Madden Munroe, Irma ventured out to Quebec after Teacher's College. She met her husband, Ralph...

Guy Carleton

Guy Carleton

Dec 28, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Guy Carleton announces his passing on December 28, 2020, at the age of 83 years.

Guy will be missed by his children Karen Duncan (John) of Eckville, AB; Sylvia Deveaux (Stephen) of Balls Creek, NS; Joel Carleton (Holly) of Balls Creek, NS. He is also...

Joseph "Roy" Rogers

Joseph "Roy" Rogers

Dec 25, 2020

It is with great sadness, that we, the family of Joseph “Roy” Rogers  announce his passing on December 25th, 2020 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Roy was born and raised in the North end of Halifax, Nova Scotia, but had spent the last several years of his life in Cape Breton, where he had joined his older...

Leonard Dixon

Leonard Dixon

Dec 16, 2020

With great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of Leonard Kelson Dixon, born October 11. 1948 of South Harbour, Cape Breton, at Victoria County Memorial Hospital in Baddeck on Dec 16 th , 2020. He was the son of the late Thomas and Evangaline (Petrie) Dixon and survived by his loving wife of...

Linda Desrosiers

Linda Desrosiers

Dec 16, 2020

It is with our deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend Linda Desrosiers from Dominion, NS on December 16, 2020 at the age of 73. Linda, the daughter of the late John and Veronica (Vonnie) MacEachern, was born in Sydney, NS. She is survived by her loving husband Allan Desrosiers;...

Robert "Bob" Erickson Sr.

Robert "Bob" Erickson Sr.

Dec 15, 2020

With heavy hearts, we the family announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Erickson Sr on December 15, 2020 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Rudolph and Mary (MacIsaac) Erickson. Bob chose a career as a mechanic and got to know many people over the years. He will be...

John MacNeil

John MacNeil

Dec 14, 2020

With sadness and heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of John A MacNeil; Age 74 on December 14, 2020, at the Glace Bay General Hospital. Born April 20, 1946 and raised in Glace Bay, the son of the Late John R. and Mary (MacIntosh).

At 15 , John enlisted in the...

Raymond "Reynold" Wall

Raymond "Reynold" Wall

Dec 13, 2020

WALL, Reynold It is with great sadness and grief that we, the family, announce the passing of Reynold Wall, age 65, of Dominion, formerly from Sydney. Reynold was the son of Charles (Buddy) Wall and the late Mary Wall. Reynold was a former employee at Sydney Steel as Docks Electrician and more recently with multiple companies in NL...

Eldon Miller

Eldon Miller

Dec 11, 2020

Eldon Laird Miller

Eldon passed away, surrounded by loved ones at Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

Various people knew Eldon in various phases of his life.  As a veteran, he was proud of his service and instantly had a bond with others who had served.  Some of his Black Watch Canadian...

Harvey Stone

Harvey Stone

Dec 10, 2020

Stone, Harvey William

It is with profound sadness that we the family of Harvey Stone announce his passing on December 10, 2020 at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Malcolm and Eliza (Marsh) Stone.

Harvey resided on Mira Road with his...

Ashley Tobin

Ashley Tobin

Dec 10, 2020

It is with profound sadness and disbelief, that we, the family of Ashley Lee Tobin announce her sudden passing on December 10, 2020 as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

Born in North Sydney, she was a daughter of Margaret Donovan & Jeffrey Wilson and Alain Senecal. Ashley recently married Gregory Tobin and...