Obituaries
Meaghan Angela Clarke
Oct 12, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our precious Meaghan on October 12th 2024, at the An Cala unit of the CBRH. Born July 3rd, 1984 in North Sydney, Meg is the eldest child of Steve and Angela (Romeo) Clarke. Throughout her illness and in her final days, Meg was comforted by the love...
Hazel Diane Messenger
Oct 10, 2024
It is with a broken heart that I announce the passing of my beautiful mom, Hazel Diane Messenger on October 10, 2024 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital at the age of 75.
Born in Glace Bay on November 7th, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary Alice Messenger.
She was predeceased by many aunts, uncles and cousins;...
Gerald Brian Musgrave
Oct 7, 2024
With broken hearts, we regret to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend. Muzzy passed away peacefully after a brief illness in the An Cala unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Muzzy is survived by his devoted wife and soulmate Sherry, daughter Cara Ward (Jason), granddaughter Jamie Lee, sister Lisa (Darrel) Mollon,...
Evangeline Victoria Wareham
Sep 28, 2024
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our mom Evangeline Victoria Wareham age 94, of New Waterford Nova Scotia, on September 28, 2024 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Vange as she was known to everyone, was the daughter of the late Walter and Theresa “Tessie” (Tighe) Burke of Lingan.
For the past two years Vange had become...
Jennie Kathleen MacLean
Sep 27, 2024
Jennie Kathleen MacLean, 93, of Little Narrows passed away peacefully at the Alderwood Guest Home Baddeck on September 27th, due to the debilitating disease of dementia.
Jennie was born in Jubilee, Cape Breton, on November 25th,1930 to her parents Dan and Robena Ross. While in her 20s she married Hector Grant MacLean to become a home maker and mother of three,...
Louis Frederick Turner
Sep 27, 2024
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Louis ‘Fred’ Turner on September 27th, 2024, in the comfort of his home with his loving partner Colleen MacLean by his side. Over the years he worked in plumbing, carpentry, auto-glass, welding, propane gas, truck driving and landscaping. In his later years he enjoyed wood carving and gunsmithing work. He...
Robert Ernest Martin
Sep 27, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Ernest Martin, on September 27, 2024 at the age of 71. He passed in the palliative care unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by the people who loved him dearly.
Robert was born January 22, 1953 to Ernest and Mary Effie (Burns) Martin of Dutchbrook. Robert was...
Sheldon Francis Murphy
Sep 16, 2024
Sheldon Francis Murphy passed away peacefully with his son by his side on September 16, 2024. Born in Sydney Mines on October 17, 1941, he was the only child of the late Joseph and Violet (MacLean) Murphy. Left to mourn his loss are his four children: Shannon (Francis), Amber, Erin (Verna), and Hali (Mark); four granddaughters: Ashley (Graham), Candace, Janelle...
Deborah Darlene Sparkes
Sep 14, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah Sparkes age 61 of North Sydney. Debbie passed away peacefully at her cabin in Washabuck on September 14, 2024.
Debbie was the daughter of Melvin and Mary Sparkes of Florence.
She lived an amazing life where her main focus was her family. She lived life to the fullest making the...
Lillian Jane MacLean
Sep 13, 2024
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Lillian Jane MacLean (née Morrison) of George Street, Sydney, on September 13, 2024, at the Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Born in Sydney on December 3, 1947, Lillian was the beloved daughter of the late Gladys (O’Flaherty) and Melvin Morrison...
Michael Edward Mleczko
Sep 11, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Michael announce his passing on September 11, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.
Michael was the son of Edward (Eddie) and Jenny Mleczko. For over 30 years, he was employed by the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation. In his spare time, he volunteered as a Scout Leader, an activity he enjoyed for...
Irene Olga Hill
Sep 4, 2024
Sadly on September 4, 2024 with loving family be her side, Irene (Kuba) Hill lost her battle with cancer. Irene was the daughter of the late Andrew and Tina Kuba and the daughter in law to the late Fred and Audrey Hill.
Irene is survived by her loving husband of 50 years Harley Hill, her son Fred Hill and his wife...
Evelyn Mary LeBlanc
Sep 4, 2024
On September 4th our beautiful Mom Evelyn, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her residence at Harbourview Hospital in Sydney Mines.
Mom was born in Marystown, Nfld on January 10th, 1934. Her family moved to Long Point in Cape Breton when she was a young child. In her early 20's she moved to Sydney where she worked at the London...
Mary Elizabeth McNeil
Aug 31, 2024
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth (MacNeil) McNeil, 70, of Glace Bay, peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, Aug. 31, with the compassionate support of the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) program.
In 1972, while working on the assembly line at General Instruments, she got up the nerve to unplug her machine so that the...
Stephen Wallace MacFarlane
Aug 28, 2024
With much sadness we announce the passing of Stephen Wallace MacFarlane on August 28th, 2024.
Stephen is survived by daughter Alisa Dawn (Stephen) Sangster, her 6 children and 1 grand child and son Warren Sangster (Jennifer) his 3 children and 2 grand children. Daughter in law Sara Myles MacFarlane her 3 children and is also survived by grandson Christopher Wizenbach. Also...
Dorothey Lynn Bradley-Day
Aug 25, 2024
We the family announce with much sadness, the passing of our beloved Dorothey Lynn Bradley-Day, on August 25th, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family. Born February 13, 1968, she was the daughter of the late David & Emily Bradley.
Dorothey is survived by her loving husband John, her two sons Justin and Jordan, her siblings Daniel (Tammy), Donna and...
Diane Angela Kennedy
Aug 22, 2024
It's with a heavy heart and the greatest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother Diane Angela Kennedy on August 22nd 2024 at the regional hospital she was the daughter of Angus and Rosie McCaskill
Diane is survived by her son Todd, daughter Alana (Jason), grandson Justin, brother Gussie (Alixe), sisters Ivy (Danny), Leona(Stewart), Anne(late husband Dave), numerous...
Gerald Gordon Buckland
Aug 21, 2024
It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Gerald Gordon (Jack) Buckland on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the Cape Breton Regional Healthcare Complex at the age of 94.
Born in Sydney on June 22, 1930, he was the son of the late Bill and Ida Buckland. Gerry is survived by three sons, Huck (Bea) Buckland, Bill...
John Bruce Ling
Aug 16, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of John Bruce Ling at the age of 67. Born in Reserve Mines, Bruce was the son of the late John & Betty Ling.
Bruce worked for the Co Op for 36 years before retiring. Bruce is survived by his wife of 45 years Debbie Ling (Steele), sons Adam (Amanda)...
Raymond Joseph McLean
Aug 15, 2024
With broken hearts, we announce the death of our son, Raymond Joseph McLean, on August 15, 2024, in Victoria, BC, at the age of 64. Raymond is survived by his mother and father, Raymond and Gloria McLean of Sydney River. He also leaves to mourn: a brother, Douglas McLean, who resides in BC, a sister, Susan Woodill (Philip) of Sydney....