Obituaries

Frank MacPherson

Frank MacPherson

Feb 26, 2021

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Father, Brother, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Great Great Grandfather, Uncle, and Friend.

Frankie was 86 years young. He passed peacefully at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital on February 26, 2021. He was a proud coal miner in number 12 Colliery. He was...

John "HASH" Hodgson

John "HASH" Hodgson

Feb 25, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of John (Hash) Hodgson at his home on May 22, 2021 at the age of 93. Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late Frank Hodgson and Nellie Gray. John worked at the Sydney Steel plant until his retirement. He loved to fish and hunt and...

Leonard King

Leonard King

Feb 25, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard Wayne King on May 20th, 2021, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with his family at his side. He was born on April 30th, 1945 in Bars D’or to Mary-Ida and Leonard King. Wayne was an avid outdoorsman, and was incredibly fond of horses, participating in many horse...

Gordon McLean

Gordon McLean

Feb 25, 2021

We, the children of Gordon Henry McLean of Sydney, sadly announce his passing on Saturday, July 3rd, 2021 at Harbourstone Enhanced Care "Fishermans Cove" following a brief illness.

Born in Sydney on June 3rd, 1931 to the late Alex and Rose (James) McLean, he was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by his children Norma...

James Young

James Young

Feb 25, 2021

 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Roy Young on May 22, 2021 in Sydney, NS. He was the son of the Late Roy and June Young. Roy is survived by his wife Jeanette (MacDonald) Young, stepsons Stephen MacKinnon and Danny (Amanda) MacKinnon, Frenchvale, NS. Also left to mourn are Cora Milligan, Burlington, Ont ,...

Donald MacLellan

Donald MacLellan

Feb 25, 2021

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Angus MacLellan.

Donnie passed away peacefully after a short battle with Cancer. He had been unwell most of the winter he was 82. He was born in Inverness on June 15,1939 . He spent the first six years of his life on the farm in Inverness ,the home...

Cecil Pye

Cecil Pye

Feb 25, 2021

It is with heavy hearts the Pye family announces the sudden passing of Cecil Pye at age 66. Cecil passed away May 23 rd at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Cecil was born August 2 nd , 1954 in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia. Cecil was a musician who played both the guitar and accordion, he was also a wonderful singer. He...

Constance "Connie" Fudge

Constance "Connie" Fudge

Feb 12, 2021

Constance Noreen Fudge, age 84, passed away peacefully on Feb. 12 after a courageous battle with cancer.  The daughter of Annie and Sidney, she was born in Whitney Pier, and was predeceased by her sisters Lois, Helen and brother Garfield.   She married her husband Daniel in June 1952, who preceded her in death in 2009.  They met while...

Dianne Gray

Dianne Gray

Feb 6, 2021

With heavy hearts we announce the death of Dianne Ruth Gray, age 60, of Marion Bridge Nova Scotia. Dianne passed away in the Palliative Care unit at the Cape Breton Regional hospital, February 6, 2021. Dianne was born and raised in Port Aux Basques NFLD.

Dianne moved away from NFLD when she was 16...

Eric Lomond

Eric Lomond

Jan 30, 2021

Eric William Lomond – Sydney Mines

It is with heavy hearts we, the family of Eric William Lomond announce his passing on January 30, 2021 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, he was a son of the late George and Rita (Forest) Lomond.

Eric was employed...

Cathy Lewis

Cathy Lewis

Jan 25, 2021

Lewis, Cathy Elizabeth - Glace Bay

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cathy (Gilliam) Lewis on January 25, 2021 at home. Born in Glace Bay she was a daughter of the late William and Kay (Campbell) Gilliam. Cathy was employed with Canadian Tire for 12 years and spent the...

Mary Piercey

Mary Piercey

Jan 22, 2021

We, the family of Mary Sylvia Piercey regret to announce her peaceful passing on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born September 12, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Catherine (Reid) Crowdis. Sylvia worked at the former St. Joseph’s Hospital in Glace Bay before moving to Ontario for a number...

Lieutenant (Ret) Adam MacIntyre

Lieutenant (Ret) Adam MacIntyre

Jan 21, 2021

Adam Troy MacIntyre; Lieutenant (Ret) – Westmount With broken hearts, we, the family of Adam MacIntyre announce his sudden passing on January 21, 2021 at home. Born in North Sydney, he was a son of Donald and Sharon (Herritt) MacIntyre. While pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree at Acadia  University, Adam spent his summers tree-planting in...

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...