Obituaries

Michael Edward Bishop

Michael Edward Bishop

Apr 9, 2023

Michael Edward Bishop died peacefully April 9th, 2023 at the Northside General. Son of the late Michael & Suzanna (Crane) Bishop.

Michael was a long-time dedicated employee of Superior Propane for 40 years.  Michael is survived by his wife Cecilia, 2 daughters MaryAnn (Jim) Parsons Lisa Bishop-Prosser (Duane) and his son Michael, also survived by his grandchildren, Justin, Tayler,...

Aleta Phyllis Humphreys

Aleta Phyllis Humphreys

Apr 7, 2023

We are saddened to have to announce the passing of Aleta Phyllis Humphreys on April 7, 2023 after a lengthy stay in the hospital in Baddeck, Nova Scotia. She passed away in the early morning hours.

She is predeceased by her parents Winnie and Smyth Humphreys 1996/97 and her loving partner, Bill MacDonald of Baddeck, in 2018.

She is survived...

Winifred Drover

Winifred Drover

Apr 2, 2023

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Winifred (Price) Drover in her 96th year.  Mom was born in Kingston-on-Thames, England in 1926 and immigrated to Canada in 1946 as a 19-year old war bride.  

  She settled into her new home and built a wonderful life for her family.  Mom was a devoted member of...

Constance Elizabeth Turner

Constance Elizabeth Turner

Mar 30, 2023

It is with great sadness, that we announce the sudden passing of our dear, loyal friend Connie (Constance) Elizabeth Turner, on Thursday March 30, 2023 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by her lifelong friends. 

Born on February 23, 1953 Connie was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Taylor) Turner. Connie spent her childhood years in Neil's Harbour/New...

Agatha Gaye MacDonald

Agatha Gaye MacDonald

Mar 19, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we, her family, announce the passing of our loving mother and grandmother, Gaye MacDonald. Her children by her side, her brave and valiant battle with a lengthy illness ended on March 19th, 2023 at the Cape Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, NS on September 26th, 1945 Gaye was the eldest daughter...

John Michael 'Bo' MacPhee

John Michael 'Bo' MacPhee

Mar 15, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, John Michael "Bo" MacPhee age 68, on March 15, 2023 at home surrounded by those he loved. Born on August 17, 1954 in Islandview, he was the son of the late Johnny and Eileen (Cameron) MacPhee. Forever known as the little...

Alvira Evelyn MacDonald

Alvira Evelyn MacDonald

Mar 13, 2023

With much sadness and grateful hearts for a life well lived, we the children of Alvira, announce her passing on Monday March 13, 2023, at Glace Bay Hospital. Born April 15 1923 to the late William and Sadie (Panton) Simmons of Donkin and Glace Bay. Mom was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She is survived by sons...

Ryan Matthew Thomas Marsh

Ryan Matthew Thomas Marsh

Mar 3, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the peaceful passing of Ryan Matthew Thomas Marsh on March 3, 2023 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Ryan will lovingly be remembered by his parents Reginald and Mary Marsh, His “Baby Girl” Grace, and her mother Carrie, Brother Trevor (Jacklyn), and their children Mason, Sophie, and Nate;...

John Fraser MacIntyre

John Fraser MacIntyre

Feb 28, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John MacIntyre on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Born March 24, 1958, in Sydney, he was the son of the late Harry & Sadie (MacLeod) MacIntyre.

 

John is survived by his loving partner Regina MacNeil, son Jonah, daughter Nicole, son Bradley, brother Donnie, sisters;...

Michael James Davison

Michael James Davison

Feb 20, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my son, Michael James Davison, on Monday, February 20, 2023 at the Infirmary in Halifax, NS  Mike was born on November 8, 1966 in Kentville, NS; the son of Betty (Hiltz/Davison) Williams and the late Charles Lloyd Davison.   Besides his mother he is survived by his sons;...

Brian Douglas Hooper

Brian Douglas Hooper

Feb 19, 2023



It is with broken hearts that we, the family announce the sudden passing of Brian Douglas Hooper. 74, on February 19, 2023.  Born on the 18th of February, 1949 in Glace Bay, NS,  he was the son of the late Hibbert and Mary Jane (Favaro) Hooper.

 

Brian worked at the Sydney Steel Plant, then was hired to work...

Lucy Adelaide Bersuk

Lucy Adelaide Bersuk

Feb 19, 2023

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Aunt Lucy, 80, on Sunday February 19, 2023. She was born Lucy Adelaide Bersuk on January 22, 1943 in Sydney. She was the eldest daughter of Peter and Tilly (Robicheau) Bersuk.

 

Lucy lived most of her younger years in Toronto with her husband Ernie Muise. They...

James Elmo Hawco

James Elmo Hawco

Feb 18, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of James 'Elmo' Hawco. Born 17 February 1938 in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Elmo passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on 18 February 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Elmo is survived by his daughter Julie, sons James (Debbie), Allen (Dodie), Dave (Laura), and Craig (Lisa) as well as...

Bernice Blanche Eagles

Bernice Blanche Eagles

Feb 17, 2023

It is with heavy hearts, we the family of Bernice Eagles, at age 74, announce her sudden passing on Friday, February 17, 2023 after a brief illness on the Intensive Care unit, CBRH,surrounded by family. Bernice 'Ma' was born on September 12, 1948 to the late Charles, and Carmiella (Poirier) Roberts.

Bernice is survived by her husband, Wayne Eagles, of 56...

Marguerite Louise MacKay

Marguerite Louise MacKay

Feb 16, 2023

On February 16, 2023, Mrs. Marguerite Louise Mackay (Muller) of Sydney, NS, passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

Marguerite was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia to the late Albert and Ruth Muller (Nowe). She spent her childhood years in Sydney before moving to Ontario where she worked for 30 years; later returning to Nova Scotia.

She is the...

Patricia Marie Vanderwyst

Patricia Marie Vanderwyst

Jan 31, 2023

 

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. Patricia Marie Vanderwyst (Mader).  Patricia was born August 29, 1952 in Sydney, daughter of the late Roland and Mary Mader.   She was an amazing woman to everyone she touched. She loved and cherished her family and by this love she shared...

Joeanne Susan McNeil

Joeanne Susan McNeil

Jan 30, 2023

 

It is with great sadness the family of Joeanne Susan McNeil (MacPhee, Fitzgerald) of Sydney, share Joeanne’s sudden passing at home on January 30, 2023. 

 

Joeanne was predeceased by her husband Cordell McNeil, her mother Annie Boudreau (Fitzgerald, Fricker), her brother Andrew Fitzgerald in infancy, several uncles and aunts and maternal and paternal grandparents.

 

Joeanne is survived by her...

Marilyn Boucher

Marilyn Boucher

Jan 22, 2023

 

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Marilyn. She was born in Glace Bay, on January 22, 1941 and she died on her 82nd birthday, January 22, 2023, in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia.

Marilyn was predeceased by her parents Bernard and Hannah (Farrell) Crawford. She is survived by her devoted husband of...

Edward Stephen Seymour

Edward Stephen Seymour

Jan 22, 2023

Edward “Eddie” Stephen Seymour, born in Glace Bay on October 19, 1946, passed away on January 22, 2023, peacefully and lovingly surrounded by family. Eddie will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Rita Katherine Seymour, his sons, Edward Seymour (wife Cindy) and Ernest Seymour (wife Elizabeth), his grandchildren Madonna, Jamie, Edward, Nicolas, Kodey, Izabel,...

Paul Derek MacDonald

Paul Derek MacDonald

Jan 21, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Paul Derek MacDonald “The Oil Man” at his home in Glace Bay on Saturday, January 21st 2023, five months shy of his 60th birthday. Paul was the owner/operator of Save-On-Fuel in Glace Bay. 

 

Born June 21st 1963 to Daniel Malcolm MacDonald (Donnie) and Ann Francis MacDonald (Gallant). Paul...

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