Obituaries
Frederick Miles
Jul 20, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Frederick Miles announce his passing on July 20, 2022. Born in Glace Bay on November 18, 1924 Fred was the son of the late Thomas and Beatrice (Giles) Miles.
Left to mourn are Dorothy (Munroe), his wife of 74 years and the love of his life. Son Dwight (Linda) Blacketts Lake,...
Douglas Ellwood Dawdy
Jul 19, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we the family of Douglas Ellwood Dawdy announce his peaceful passing on Tuesday July 19, 2022 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.Born Nov 5, 1931 in Thunder Bay Ontario, Doug had made adventures across the Country finally reaching his destination on the East Coast, Cape Breton Island.Doug had a love for the...
Mary Wilma Gregory
Jul 16, 2022
It is with deep sadness that we, the family of (Mary) Wilma Gregory, announce her passing on Saturday, July16th at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney. Born on December 28th, 1943 in Reserve Mines, Wilma was the daughter of Ronald and Flora MacLean. Wilma had a passion for singing, Playing cards with her "crew", party's of any sort...
Douglas Bartholomew Oliver
Jul 15, 2022
It is with a broken hearts I announce the passing of my soulmate and best friend of 38 years. Dougie battled dementia for the past several years and passed away peacefully on July 15th surrounded by so much love. Dougie was born in Reserve Mines on October 9th,1952, to Barty and Rare Oliver. He spent his early years playing hockey...
Margaret Estelle MacPherson
Jul 14, 2022
MARGARET ESTELLE MACPHERSON (Surette) – Mira, Cape BretonBorn June 26 th , 1946 in Sydney, NS to the late William MacPherson of Rocky Boston, Mira, CB and Violet May (Ryan) MacPherson originally of Bonavista Bay, NL, Margaret passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022.Survived by her daughter, Jean Marie (Surette) Burton, son-in-law Lyndon Burton, her step-grandsons Ernest (Brianna) and Brendon...
Nelson Franklin Hill
Jul 14, 2022
It is with very heavy hearts and regrets we announce the passing of Nelson Franklin Hill, age 76, who passed peacefully at home on July 14, 2022.Nelson worked for 35 years at Sydney Engineering and Drydock. He loved the simple things in life. Longwalks in the woods, spending time in the garden, swimming at the bridge and going for long...
Mary Winnifred Ferguson
Jul 11, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and friend Mary Ferguson on Monday, July 11th.
Mary was born in Sydney Mines on July 24, 1945 to Jake and Bridget Hawkins Reid. She is survived by her sisters ShirleyAnn Reid Snow, Judy Reid, and Bettylou Reid, her...
Daniel Thomas MacIntyre
Jun 24, 2022
We the family of Daniel Thomas MacIntyre regret to announce his sudden passing on June 24th, 2022 at the age of 57.
He is survived by his soul mate and loving wife Ilana. The son he never had and his best friend (Slicky) Curtis (Lindsay), his beautiful daughters Natasha, his “special” son Brandon, Jessica, Shelbie, Lisa (Moe).
His brother from...
Sandra (O'Neil)Tobin
May 1, 2022
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Sandra (O’Neil) Tobin on May 1, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Bella (Pierre) O’Neil. Left to mourn are her husband, Mannie, sons Nelson (Jen) and Jeff (Ashley), grandchildren, Brandon, Nelson Jr. Victoria, Kendra, Jaylin and Jayce. She leaves behind her sisters, Diane...
Jean Marion Crowell
Apr 25, 2022
We, the family of Jean Marion Crowell, age 86, sadly announce her peaceful passing on April25, 2022, at the Glace Bay General Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, Jean was the daughter of the late George and Sadie (Ferguson) Spencer. Jean is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 67 years, George; her son David (Julie) and her three...
Eva "Leona" Carter
Apr 22, 2022
Today an angel received her wings. Eva Leona Carter also known as “Nonnie” to family flew to heaven. Born in Francois, NFLD on July 29th, 1939. Leona was the oldest child of Samuel James Carter and Emily Jane ( Coley) Carter, Fox Island, NFLD.
Leona was a woman with a rare faith living with disabilities that would kill a...
Helen Nelsie Stanford
Apr 21, 2022
Our beautiful mother passed away peacefully on April 21, 2022 at MacGillivray’s Guest Home with family at her side. She was born March 6, 1926 at her home on Pellatt Avenue in New Waterford where she lived most of her life.
Mom was the daughter of Isaac and Maud (Johnson) Purdy. She is survived by Brian (Laura), Scotchtown, Donna...
Racine Hillier
Apr 18, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our loving wife, mother andgrandmother, Racine Hillier, at home on April 18, 2022. Racine was born December 29,1945, to the late Murdock and Edena (MacAskill) MacDonald, and was raised on AlexandraStreet in Sydney, NS. Upon graduation from Sydney Academy in 1965, she moved toHamilton, Ontario to be with...
George Peter Dorey
Apr 16, 2022
Dorey, George Peter
It is with heavy hearts and huge sadness that we announce the death of George Peter Dorey of Janvrin Island, NS at 94 years young.
George passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 16, 2022 at the Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home in Port Hawkesbury, NS. George was born in Arichat, NS to Agustus and Mary...
Gabrielle Elizabeth Walker
Apr 5, 2022
Surrounded by her loving family, Gabrielle Elizabeth Walker (MacGillivray) passed away peacefully on April 5, 2022 at the age of 83.
This is not an obituary about being sad; she did not care for being sad. She lived a full life and instilled many life lessons, often with her twisted humor, to help guide us along the way.
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Peter "Tim" Briggett
Apr 3, 2022
It is with broken hearts, we the family, announce the passing of Peter "Tim" Briggett on 3 April 2022, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Toronto, he was the son of Theresa (Rozicki) Briggett & Peter Abraham Briggett. He will be missed by all who knew him, he enjoyed spending time with family.
Remembered always by;...
Alexander John MacLellan
Mar 22, 2022
The family regret, to announce the passing of Alexander John MacLellan from Kenloch Inverness, NS on March 22,2022 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Sydney. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Service will be held at a later date. To offer condolences please visit www.foresthaven.ca
Georgina Elizabeth Nichol
Mar 17, 2022
Georgina passed away on March 17, 2022 at the Northside Community Guest Home. Georgie was born in Sydney Mines on Dec. 19, 1933 to the late John and Elizabeth (Murphy) MacInnis.
Georgie was predeceased by her husband William and her son Philip and five brothers Joe (Olive), Donnie (Sheila) David, Ian (Nancy) and Gregory (Linda).
She also lost her longtime...
Marie (Tweedy) Arsenault
Mar 2, 2022
Marie (Tweedy) Arsenault passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, March 2nd with the love of her family surrounding her. Tweedy was one of 12 children born to Michael (Quock) and Bernice Chiasson. Being the oldest daughter, she quickly assumed a parenting role with the rest of her siblings. She was kind and loving and was often referred...
Karen Gilmet
Feb 20, 2022
Karen passed away after fighting a tough battle with cancer over the last 4 years but never once gave up and showed us everyday how strong she was. Karen is survived by her spouse Blaise Gilmet, son Blaise Jr Gilmet (the light of her life), her grandchildren Greg & Greenly Gilmet, also her siblings Diane (Rex), Bernie (Chuck), Darlene (late Joe Gilmet), Rochelle...
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