Obituaries
Karen Andersson
Feb 9, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Andersson on Feb 9th 2020, at the Strait Richmond Hospital.
Karen is survived by her loving parents Dagmar and Lars Andersson; sister Niki Andersson; daughter Rose-Lee (Brian) Andersson; grandchildren Cameron, Connor, Ashton and Ainslee; her dear friends Roseann (Mike) MacNeil, Sharon (Austin)...
William "Willie" Smith
Feb 3, 2020
William James Smith - Glace Bay It is with regret that we announce the peaceful passing of William James Smith, 89, on February 3, 2020 at Victoria Haven Nursing Home. Willie was born on October 18, 1930 to Peter and Annie (MacDonald) Smith. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy (Stevens) in December, 2018. He was also predeceased by a sister Shirley. Willie...
Hartley "Bud" Logan
Feb 3, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Bud (Hartley) Logan announces his passing on Feb 3, 2020 in his home at the age of seventy. Bud was born in Saint John, NB, but spent many years travelling throughout Canada and Europe with his career in the Armed Forces before settling in Sydney. In his youth, the...
Charles "Charlie" Baxter
Jan 31, 2020
BAXTER, Charles “Charlie” Clement, 77 - Sydney
We the family are saddened to announce the passing of our dear father, grandfather, brother and friend, Charlie Baxter on January 31, 2020 in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born in Sydney on Dec 6, 1942, he was a son of the late...
Ernest (Ernie) McLeod
Jan 23, 2020
With heavy hearts we regret to announce the passing of Ernest (Ernie) McLeod, at the age of 68. On January 23, 2020, after a brief battle with Cancer, Ernie passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends at the An Cala Palliative Care Unit in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born in New...
Ernest (Ernie) Barron
Jan 13, 2020
We the family of Ernest William Barron (Ernie) regret to announce his passing on Jan13, 2020 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital at the age of 71. Born august 25,1948, he was a son of the late Ernest Aubrey and Mary Theresa Barron
He is survived by his 2 sons, Shane and Dwayne; 4...
William "Buddy" Robinson
Jan 12, 2020
Robinson, William “Buddy” - Howie Centre
It is with deepest sorrow we announce the passing of William “Buddy” Robinson on January 12, 2020. He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 61 years Mary (nee) Kinslow, his beloved children Brian, Melissa (Sheldon), Wendy (Andrew) and Todd (Joanne). He was the proudest Grandpa to Jennifer (Jason), Larissa (Jordan),...
Marilyn Bennett
Jan 7, 2020
BENNETT, Marilyn Frances (nee Young)
80 - Whitney Pier
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Marilyn Frances Bennett (nee Young) 80, on Tuesday, 7 January 2020, at her home in Sydney. Born in New Waterford...
John "Myles" MacLeod
Jan 4, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of John Myles MacLeod on Saturday, January 4 th , 2020 from a short battle with cancer. He passed peacefully at home with his family by his side. Myles was born in Neil’s Harbour, N.S. and raised in Ingonish. He was a fisherman, carpenter, and avid hunter....
Norman MacLean
Jan 1, 2020
MacLEAN, Norman F. Sydney, NS March 16, 1934 January 1, 2020 It is with great sorrow that we, the family, announce the passing of Norman, age 85 on January 1, 2020 at CBRH. He was born on the family farm, to parents Norman and Elizabeth (Betsy McKeen). Norman’s mom passed when he was 3 years of age and his...
Lorraine Hutchins
Dec 28, 2019
HUTCHINS, Lorraine Pearl, 91 of Sydney, passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 28, 2019 at Northside General Hospital. Lorraine was the daughter of the late Leinus and Violet (Eddy) Coombs. She was born in Sydney and lived her life in Coxheath. She was a member of St. Mark's Church, Coxheath and later Saint Albans...
Timothy MacPherson
Dec 28, 2019
MacPHERSON, Tim We the family of Tim MacPherson regret to announce his passing on Sat., Dec. 28, 2019. Born Jan. 30, 1961 in Sydney he was the son of the late John and Theresa (Campbell) MacPherson. Tim is survived by his sisters, Nelda (Tom) Corbett, Sydney, Mae (DEAK) MacKinnon, Ontario; brothers, John (Valerie) MacPherson, Sydney, Gordon MacPherson, Sydney....
Pauline Boudreau
Dec 27, 2019
It was early morning Dec. 27, after several weeks in hospital, that mom got her wings and ascended into heaven to return to dad's loving arms. Born to Mary( Burns) and William Chiasson. She married Edmond Boudreau from Cheticamp in 1957, and together they worked hard, yet always lived, loved and laughed together, with...
Frederick Nichol
Dec 25, 2019
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Frederick E. Nichol of Sydney, who passed away on December 25, 2019 at Celtic Court in Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Frederick and Sadie (Burton) Nichol. A Private grave service will be held in January at Forest Haven Memorial...
Chief Michael MacLean (Ret'd)
Dec 21, 2019
Michael Joseph MacLean
Peacefully, on December 21, 2019, Mike passed at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital at the age of 86.
Born in Glace Bay, on May 3, 1933, to Michael and Lena (Dunphy) MacLean.
Mike was the...
Carolyn Novak
Dec 13, 2019
Carolyn passed away peacefully on December 13, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with loved ones at her side.
Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Alice (Jackson) MacKinnon.
At her request, there will be no service. Interment will...
Carole Baxter
Dec 9, 2019
Carole Anne (Peddle) Baxter 78 - Albert Bridge We the family regret to announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Carole Anne Baxter on December 9, 2019 in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Violet (Gruchy) Peddle. Carole was employed with Canada Post...
Catherine Shea
Nov 30, 2019
It is with deep sadness that we the family of Catherine (Roach) Hudson, Shea announce her passing at Seaview Manor on Saturday November 30 2019. Catherine was the daughter of the late John Roach and Annie (MacInnis) Roach. She was predeceased by first husband Blenus Hudson, son Blaine Carter Hudson and second husband Fabian Shea, sisters Annie Stacia,...
Hurbert Rhymes
Nov 22, 2019
It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and brother, Hubert G Rhymes at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on November 22nd. Hubert was the son of the late Harold and Bertha (Cake) Rhymes. He is survived by his wife Betty, daughter Shelley, Son in law Philip, grandson’s Coady, Darion...
Joan Graham
Nov 18, 2019
Well, Mom bought her final lottery ticket on November 18 th at age 82. She passed away at the An Calla Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital due to complications from COPD. Cape Breton has lost another “character”. Mom had a knack for extracting information from everyone she met. She would know everyone’s name, where...