Obituaries

Wallace Joseph Byrne Monk

Wallace Joseph Byrne Monk

Feb 20, 2024

With deep sadness we regret the passing of Wally Monk. He was a very kind man, husband, father and grandfather. He was with the military and retired to Sydney. He enjoyed the many years we travelled in our RV across Canada and the US. 

 

One day Wally found a small caterpillar on the ground and was worried the birds would kill...

Albert Marcel Gagnon

Albert Marcel Gagnon

Feb 19, 2024

The family of Albert Marcel Gagnon regret to announce his passing on February 19, 2024. 

Born in Sydney, to Marcel (Alice) and Anne Gagnon.

 

Albert is survived by his daughters; Michelle (Richard) Drysdale, & Lynn Gagnon,

 grandchildren Kyle and Karley Weisflock and Ryan and Connor Drysdale,

  and the mother of his children Hilda Bartlett.  

Besides his parents he is predeceased by Johnny Gagnon,...

Jennie Brown

Jennie Brown

Feb 18, 2024

It is with sadness that we announce that Jennie Brown, 100, of Sydney, Nova Scotia, passed away on February 18th, 2024. She was born on August 4, 1923, in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, to the late James and Elizabeth (Donahue) Cameron.

 

Jennie is survived by her loving sons, Barry Brent (Patricia) Brown, Calvin

James (Debbie) Brown, and Douglas Arthur (Lars) Brown and...

Catherine McLean

Catherine McLean

Feb 15, 2024

The family of Catherine ‘Kay’ McLean, sadly announce her passing on February 15, 2024 at the age of 89.  She was born on April 8th, 1934 to Josef Seromski and Annie (Lukow) Seromski. Catherine was the last surviving member of her immediate family, being predeceased by her husband of 61 years, James ‘Junior’ McLean, brother Michael Seromski, sisters; Marie Curl,...

Charles Gerard McIntyre

Charles Gerard McIntyre

Feb 13, 2024

It is with broken hearts we announce Charlie McIntyre, age 76 of Glace Bay, passed away at New Waterford Heights on February 13, 2024. He was the son of Charles and Mildred (Young) McIntyre. 

Charlie is survived by the love of his life, his wife Barbara, daughter Mildred (Johnathan) Williams, grandchildren Brooklynn and Riley Williams and sister Dawn (Evans) Brown. 

He was...

Wendy Josephine Corbett

Wendy Josephine Corbett

Feb 12, 2024

We are emotionally grieved to announce the passing of the most caring wife, mother, friend and an exemplary model of pure love and human decency. Wendy passed away at home in the arms of her family at 9:22 AM February 12th, 2024. Thirty-eight years to the day of her fathers’ death. Wendy was pre deceased by her father Leo Wall,...

Joseph Henry Kobialko

Joseph Henry Kobialko

Feb 10, 2024

With loving memory and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of beloved Joseph Henry Kobialko. Known to many as a generous man always ready to give a hand or an uplifting comment, his sudden departure at the age of 78 was a shock to our hearts.

 

Son of Nellie Woytas and Michael Kobialko, Joseph was born in August 1945 in Punnichy,...

Melvin Jack Littler

Melvin Jack Littler

Feb 7, 2024

Beloved Husband of Claudia Littler and Devoted Father to Jackie, Kyle, and Angela. Grandchildren; Brandon, Cameron, Cole, and Levi. Jack Passed away peacefully February 7 th , 2023, at Glace Bay Health Care Facility following a short Battle with Cancer. Born in Toronto, Ontario he was the son of John and Catherine Littler (deceased), and Marie MacDonald (deceased).

Jack attended Saint...

Dorothy Jean Peverill

Dorothy Jean Peverill

Feb 5, 2024

Dorothy “Jean” Peverill passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, at the Glace Bay Hospital on Monday, February 5th, 2024, at the age of 84. Jean was predeceased by her husband, Harley A Peverill, her daughter Carol Windfield-Thomson, and siblings, Buddy Payne (Annie) and Terry Payne (Blanche).   

She is survived and deeply missed by her siblings Betty Lou Carabin (Late Lloyd),...

Kenneth Whitney MacKenzie

Kenneth Whitney MacKenzie

Feb 3, 2024

It’s with heavy hearts that we the family of Kenneth (Kenny) MacKenzie announce his passing on February 3, 2024.  He was the son of the late Ross and Esther MacKenzie.

Kenny was co-owner of G & K Automotive Repair on Bentinck Street in Sydney.

 

He leaves behind his partner Theresa MacNeil. His children Adam (Saralyn), Bradley and Kelsey (Damion). His grandchildren William,...

Donald Samuel Clarke

Donald Samuel Clarke

Feb 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that we the family announce the sudden passing of our father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Donnie Clarke with his life partner Sharon MacLeod at his side. Donnie was born in Glace Bay, March 19, 1941 to Mary (MacDonald) and Murdock Clarke. 

He is survived by his 3 sons; Scott (Calgary), Cory (Glace Bay)...

Frances Margaret MacAskill

Frances Margaret MacAskill

Jan 29, 2024

The family of Frances Margaret MacAskill of New Waterford, are saddened to announce her passing on January 29, 2024 at the age of 81 years. 

She will be lovingly remembered by her children; Peg, Ontario, Rick, Glace Bay, Nancy and Dave, PEI, Susan and Lewis, Sask., Eileen and Gary, Sandy, and Sara, all of Glace Bay, 11 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren,...

Daniel William Gouthro

Daniel William Gouthro

Jan 28, 2024

It is with great sadness that we the family announce the sudden passing of our beloved father, Daniel William "Billy" Gouthro, age 66 on Sunday, January 28th, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Billy was the son of the late Charles and Margaret (MacNeil) Gouthro. He was a former member of St. Eugene's Parish of Dominion.

 

In his...

Clifford John Dawson

Clifford John Dawson

Jan 25, 2024

It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beautiful Dad, Clif Dawson, on January 25, 2024. Clif passed away peacefully in his sleep, in the company and love of his two daughters at Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

Clif was a father and grandfather, husband, son, brother and uncle; a pilot; an award winning craftsman, a carver, builder,...

Margaret Lorraine Gerrow

Margaret Lorraine Gerrow

Jan 25, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Lorraine, who passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Thursday January 25, 2024.  Lorraine is survived by her three sons; Shawn (Eileen), Cleveland, and John (Amy); her beautiful grandchildren Kara, Kaylee, Garrin, Parker and Max. Also left to mourn are Lorraine's siblings, Douglas...

Seward John Mackie

Seward John Mackie

Jan 21, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we, the family of Seward John Mackie, announce his sudden passing on Jan. 21, 2024. Seward was born to Thomas & Bertha (Andrews) Mackie on Oct. 1st, 1943 & resided in Gardiner Mines most of his life.

Seward worked as a skilled mason for many years, which included running his own business with cousin Harvey...

Paul Edward Coady

Paul Edward Coady

Jan 21, 2024

A resident of Vista Heights apartments in Sydney. Paul passed away January 21, 2024 at The Cape Breton Regional Hospital, at the age of 62 years. Paul was a son of the late Dan and Dorothy Coady (Tufts) of Glace Bay. 



Paul was born and raised in Glace Bay. Although Paul was a proud Cape Bretoner, he enjoyed many summers with...

John William Hiscock

John William Hiscock

Jan 20, 2024

John Hiscock passed away peacefully on January 20th, 2024 in his 85th year.  John was a well-known musician. 

John is survived by his wife Mae (Boyd), one daughter Lisa, two grandchildren; Johnaton (Tasha) and Jenna (Vince) and one great-granddaughter Jaelyn, sister Diane (Jim), Ontario.  He was also predeceased by three sisters and three brothers. 

Cremation has taken place and no service as...

Clyde Norman Leamon

Clyde Norman Leamon

Jan 17, 2024

Clyde Leamon, age 76, passed away with his family by his side on January 17th, 2024, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Channel-Port aux Basques, NFLD, he is survived by his life partner of 31 years, Elsie MacKinnon, children Jenny and Walter Leamon, Anthony MacKinnon (Melissa Gouthro), Mary MacKinnon, Shauna McCallum (David), brothers and sisters Ann, Betty, Clyde,...

Raphael Vernon Jamieson

Raphael Vernon Jamieson

Jan 16, 2024

It is with heartbreak and deep sadness that the family of Raphael Vernon Jamieson Jr. announce his passing on January 16, 2024. Ray was born December 11, 1960 to the late Raphael and Marie (Slade) Jamieson in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brother Jimmy and sister-in-law Michelle.  Surviving are his sister Colleen (John Hurley),...