Obituaries
Joan Elizabeth MacGillivary
Sep 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving Aunt Joan MacGillivary, age 86, on Monday, September 8, 2025 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Joan passed peacefully with family members by her side after a brief illness.
Joan was predeceased by her parents, Daniel and Ellen MacGillivary and by her brother Donald MacGillivary and his wife...
John Harry Balcom
Sep 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of John Harry Balcom on September 3, 2025, at Hospice Cape Breton, with family by his side.
Born on August 20, 1948, in Paradise, Nova Scotia, to Frank and Beatrice Balcom, John later made his home in Westmount. He was employed with Maritime Tel & Tel, where he built many...
David Maxwell Richards
Aug 31, 2025
David Maxwell Richards, 77, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, on March 13, 1948, he was the son of Alice (MacLean) Richards and Roland Richards.
David was known for his big personality, quick wit, and sense of humor. He worked at IBM for 42 years, where he made many lifelong friendships. After...
Ernest Matthew Jewells
Aug 31, 2025
With great sadness, we the family of Ernie (Mucko) Jewells announce his passing on August 31, 2025 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by the love of his family. Ernie was born October 3rd, 1970 to the late Ernest and Ruby Jewells.
Ern loved to joke, spend his time with his family and he absolutely loved going to The Country.
Survived...
Gerald James Hennessy
Aug 27, 2025
With deep love and heavy hearts, we share that our beloved uncle, brother and friend, Gerald Hennessy passed away peacefully at the CBRH on August 27, 2025, at the age of 70 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in New Waterford he was the son of the late Jeremiah (Jerry) Hennessy and Felicitas (Phill) McNeil (Hennessy). He grew up in New...
Hazel Elizabeth Tonary
Aug 21, 2025
It is with great sadness that Hazel Tonary (Nicholson) passed away peacefully at Victoria Haven nursing home on Thursday August 21st 2025 at the age of 87. We would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff at the home for their compassionate care of our mom.
She was born in Glace bay N.S. on July 19th 1938 and...
Sheldon Edward MacDonald
Aug 18, 2025
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Sheldon, a devoted husband, father, foster parent, and friend, who left this world August 18, 2025, surrounded by family.
A lifelong resident of Dominion, Cape Breton, Sheldon worked faithfully with DEVCO, providing for his family with dedication and his own unique sense of humor. Beyond his career, he...
Lillian Selena Colello
Aug 11, 2025
The family of Lillian Selena (Ayre) Colello of Westmount regret to announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend on Aug. 11, 2025, at the age of 95.
Born in Sydney, Lil was the daughter of the late Samuel and Ethel Ayre, Whitney Pier. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters Mabel, Dorothy, and Josephine, and...
Donald Gordon Peckham
Aug 6, 2025
With shattered hearts we are announcing the passing of Donald Gordon Peckham, 68, formerly of New Waterford, N.S. on August 6th, 2025 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, who held his hands with love.
Donnie was a devoted husband, an exceptional father, and an indulgent loving Poppy.
Born in New Waterford N.S., Donnie...
Felix Sidney Hatcher
Aug 1, 2025
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Felix Sidney Hatcher (Sid) on August 1st, 2025.
Born in North Sydney in 1941, Sid was the son of Felix and Grace Hatcher.
Sid worked at Marine Atlantic for 37 years, with the Commissionaires for 16 years and was a member of the Orange Order for 60 plus years.
Sid is survived...
Sheldon Joseph Ferguson
Jul 31, 2025
We lost a wonderful man, July 31. A husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and friend.
Sheldon was a remarkable man, that always gave his smile to those that didn’t have one. He was always willing to learn new things, meet new people and enjoy new experiences.
We all know and respect Sheldon for his selflessness and humor. He will always be missed...
Alexander 'Sandy' William Chisholm
Jul 28, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we the family of Alexander “Sandy” Chisholm announce his death at the age of 72 on July 28, 2025. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Sandy is survived by his children Jennifer (Rodney) Lesnick, Blair, and Dawn Marie and their mothers Isabel MacKay and Kathleen Chisholm (Murphy),...
Linda Croney
Jul 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the passing of Linda Croney on July 21, 2025 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with her family by her side. Born in Glace Bay, Linda was lovingly raised by her grandparents, the late Alfred and Christina (MacPhee) Blois. Though her early years were shaped by the care of her...
Ian Robert Dixon
Jul 19, 2025
With sadness, we the family, announce the passing of Ian Robert Dixon on July 19, 2025 at the age of 79 in Sydney, NS. Ian was born in 1946 in Surrey, England. He was the son of the late John and Constance Dixon. He is pre-deceased by his brother Ken Dixon.
Ian is survived by his loving wife of 58 years,...
Gregory Joseph Abbass
Jul 16, 2025
It is with great sadness we, the family, announce the passing of Greg Abbass of New Waterford on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born in Kitchener, Ontario, on October 3, 1949. He was the proud son of the late George and Jean (MacChesney) Abbass of Sydney.
Greg was an employee of Sydney Steel Corporation until his retirement....
William Alexander Scott
Jul 14, 2025
William (Billy) Alexander Scott passed away at home on July 14, 2025, at the age of 77. Billy was the son of Catherine (Kay) Scott and the late George Scott of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia.
Billy is survived by his mother Kay Scott, sisters Mary Lou Wilson and Darlene Shaw (Clifford). He is also survived by his two daughters Alicia and...
Mary Charlene MacIntosh
Jul 13, 2025
Mary Charlene MacIntosh (Dena), 75 of Sydney NS, passed away peacefully at McGillivray Guest Home on July 13, 2025, leaving a void her family cannot fill.
Mary will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 57 years, Cornelius MacIntosh and her four children, Fredrick Cornelius (Amanda), Donald Joseph (Karen), Mary Alice and William Gerard; grandchildren, Matthew Crane-Hudson, Isabelle, Molly, Stephanie, Joshua, Jordan and...
Doreen Jenkins
Jul 12, 2025
The family is saddened to announce the passing of Doreen Jenkins, of Birch Grove. She passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025 at the Cape Breton Hospice in Membertou. Doreen was born on May 27, 1952 to parents Jim & Naomi (Milley) Brown. She was raised in Donkin and attended Donkin-Morien High School.
She married Rudolph (Rudy) Jenkins and they had...
Ronald Chesley Seymour
Jul 9, 2025
The family of Ronald Chesley Seymour wish to announce his passing on July 9th, 2025 in Glace Bay, surrounded by his loving family.
Lorne Jerimiah Duffney
Jul 6, 2025
Lorne Jerimiah (Jerry) Duffney, age 82 of Lingan, N.S., passed away peacefully on July 6th, 2025 at Cape Breton Regional Hospital. He spent his final moments surrounded by family.
Jerry was the son of Jerimiah and Helen Gertrude Duffney, and was raised in South Bar, N.S., where he completed his early education. He graduated from Technical University of Nova Scotia in...
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