Obituaries
Nancy Darlene Strong
Aug 15, 2024
Nancy Strong, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024 at the age of 65 in the Glace Bay General Hospital. Born in 1958, to William and Charlotte Green (nee MacLean) Nancy was known for her warmth, generosity, unyielding spirit and her love for animals.
Nancy is survived by her three sons, Aiden (Kobra), Michael...
Richard Merle LaPointe
Aug 11, 2024
We are sad to announce the passing of our dear father and grandfather Richard “Merle” LaPointe on August 11th, 2024. Merle was the son of Albert and Mary LaPointe.
Merle worked his entire life in construction as a concrete finisher. He enjoyed watching the Jays, playing crib and having a few beer with his friends. He loved a good joke and...
Anne Francine Simpson
Aug 5, 2024
Anne Francine Simpson passed away peacefully at Seaview Manor in Glace Bay on August 5, 2024. Francine was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, on July 28, 1943, as the third of six siblings, who fondly remember her as a strong and caring mentor during their early years.
Francine met her husband, Kenneth "Kenny" Simpson in 1961. They married and settled...
Ernest Allan MacAulay
Jul 30, 2024
Ernest Allan MacAulay of Tarbot in St Ann's Bay, passed in his sleep on July 30, 2024 after a long illness. We are very grateful for the wonderful care from Dr. Tribo and the nurses at Baddeck Hospital, who we think are special kinds of angels.Ernie had so many interests in life, but had a special connection with the First...
Sadie Ella Alexandra MacKinnon
Jul 30, 2024
MacKinnon, Sadie Ella Alexandra of North Sydney, raced into our hearts on Saturday July 6, 2024 with a message of pure love, that doting; proud and affectionate parents Jolene Vickers and Andrew MacKinnon joyfully embraced. Big sister Zarra curiously with love and wonder accepted her sister with tiny kisses.
Sadie closed her eyes peacefully in sleep after saying goodnight to Mommy...
Mary Alma Campbell
Jul 19, 2024
We the family, announce with much sadness, the passing of Mary Alma Campbell at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born Aug 4th, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Jake and Mary Campbell.
Mary worked for many years as the manager of the Zellers Skillet restaurant. She had a deep love for dogs and her flowers.
Mary...
Willena Joyce Fraser
Jul 19, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we the Fraser family announce the passing of Willena Joyce Fraser on July 19, 2024 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 3, 1948 in Sydney mines, she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt. She is deeply loved and will be immensely missed...
Charlotte Julia Bennett
Jul 18, 2024
We the family of Charlotte Julia Bennett, announce with much sadness, her passing on July 18, 2024 at the Miner’s Memorial Manor in Sydney Mines. Born March 12, 1940, she was the daughter of the late William and Julia Bennett. Cremation has taken place and burial will be scheduled at a later date.
Edward George Higgins
Jul 14, 2024
Written by Edward G. Higgins-
Ed Higgins (77) passed away peacefully at the Glace Bay Hospital on July 14, 2024, after a courageous battle with lung disease. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late George and Laura (Clare) Higgins formerly from the Caledonia area.
Ed is survived by his sister Donna Higgins, Walford, Ont., and her two children...
Laurier Scott Boyd
Jul 2, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Laurier “Scott” Boyd, 68, of Sydney, NS. Born in Fredericton, NB, to the late Laurier Reginald and Nina Winnifred (Peters). Scott is survived by his only child, Ashley (Donnie), Sydney; sisters, Jan Beaton, Sydney, and Lynn Boyd (Fraser), New Glasgow; partner, Karen Lewis (Sydney); her children Jordan and...
Elaine Marie MacNeil
Jul 1, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and love that we the family announce the passing of our beautiful beloved mother , grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Elaine .
She was an unforgettable woman who impacted many lives of children working with the Children’s Aid Society by fostering many children with unconditional love & support in theirs lives.
She was a proud & loyal member...
Kenneth James Miller
Jun 28, 2024
It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth (Kenny) Miller, age 68 of Sydney. He passed away peacefully at home on June 28, 2024. He was the son of the late Kenneth Miller and Ella Penticost.
Kenny is survived by his wife and love of his life, Cindy (Brophy), daughter Kelly and his beloved grandchildren Eisley and Brody.
He enjoyed...
Wally Corbett
Jun 27, 2024
It is with great sadness that we, the family of Wally Corbett announce his passing at home on June 27th, 2024. Wally was born the son of the late Walter and Nancy (Crowe) Corbett of Dominion.
In Wally’s earlier years, he was employed with the maintenance department of the Cape Breton Regional Vocational School where he made many lasting friendships. He...
Amelia MacLean
Jun 27, 2024
We regret to announce the passing of Amelia MacLean, born June 22, 1941, passed away on June 27, 2024 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. She is survived by her son Kenneth Adrian MacLean and immediate family. Cremation has taken place and no service is scheduled at this time.
Dan Neil MacDonald
Jun 22, 2024
It is with much sadness that we the family announce the passing of Dan Neil MacDonald at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital Baddeck on June 22,2024 at the age of 77,with his loving family by his side. Dan was born on June 8,1947 in North River. He was the son of the late Dan and Margaret (MacDonald) MacDonald.
He was an...
Gordon Edward MacKillop
Jun 12, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father and friend Gordon MacKillop.
Gordon will be greatly missed by his son John (Lynette), daughter Dawn Michelle (Wayne), granddaughter Joni (Brendon), grandson Dylan, granddaughter Allie, and grandson Tucker. He will also be greatly missed by brothers George and Willie (Marguerite), sister Marilyn, ex-wife and friend Elizabeth, brother-in-law Murdock...
Donald Francis Robertson
Jun 9, 2024
The family of Donnie Robertson,77, of Howie Centre, regret to announce his untimely passing on June 9, 2024.
Donnie was the son of the late Lawrence and Mary (MacDonald) Robertson and he leaves a grieving family especially sons Ronnie, Westmount; Jason (Aly), Bonnyville, Alberta; Brian Walker, Sydney and Stephen Walker, Toronto. Donnie is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Baylee, Mitchel, Sarah,...
Blair Thomas Fraser
Jun 9, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our loving father, grandfather and brother, Blair Thomas Fraser on June 9, 2024, after a courageous battle with dementia at the age of 79.
Blair began his career at the age of 18 sailing lake boats in Ontario for many years. We often heard stories of his adventures during that...
David Scott MacNeil
Jun 4, 2024
It is with heavy hearts, that we, the family of Scott (David) MacNeil, announce his sudden and peaceful passing at home on June 4th, 2024. He was born in Sydney, NS to the late Neil Edward and Rose Alice MacNeil.
Survived by his loving wife of 53 years Ann (Bagnell) MacNeil, daughters Sandra (Louise), Sydney, Loretta (Danny MacKinnon), Sydney, Mary Ann...
Robert Cyril Keough
Jun 1, 2024
Robert "Bobby" Keough was born in Sydney on March 18, 1950 and passed away on June 1, 2024, in Sydney, at the age of 74. Bobby, known for his leadership and dedication, was an electrician in the public service in Sydney until 1993. Following the closure of the Radar Base, he moved to Halifax and served as Union President of...