Obituaries
Louis Irving Chisling
Jan 12, 2026
On the morning of Monday, January 12, 2026, Louis (Lou) Irving Chisling passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Dartmouth, NS, on May 18, 1949, he was the youngest son of the late Joseph and Doris (Rose) Chisling. He is survived by his beloved wife, Louise Fifield Chisling, with whom he shared 50 wonderful years.
In addition to...
Colin MacDougall Varley
Jan 11, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Colin MacDougall Varley, 72, of Howie Centre, Cape Breton, N.S., on Sunday, January 11th, 2026.
Colin leaves behind his loving wife and soulmate of 44 years, Patricia (MacCormick); sons Kyle (Myeongjin Kwon-Varley), Liam (Freda), and Stewart (Monica Bouius); and two grandchildren, Davis and Mallory. He is also survived...
Douglas Matthew Cavanaugh
Jan 9, 2026
Surrounded by his loving family, Douglas Matthew Cavanaugh, 81, died peacefully on January 9, 2026, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney, Nova Scotia. He was a man whose strength, kindness, and quiet wisdom touched the lives of all who knew him.
Doug (as he was most often known as), would want to be remembered as a devoted husband, father,...
Hedy Heiltje Gavel
Jan 4, 2026
Hedy Gavel passed away peacefully after a life defined by faith, devotion, and deep love for her family.
Born in Holland, Hedy immigrated to Canada at a young age with her family. She later pursued a career in nursing, where she met her late husband, Edward. Hedy was the heart of her family, always placing the needs of her loved ones...
Sheldon Francis Poirier
Jan 2, 2026
It is with great sadness we the family, announce the passing of Sheldon Poirier, aged 70, who passed away suddenly on January 2nd, 2026 at the QE2 Infirmary in Halifax. Sheldon was raised and lived in the small town of Gardiner Mines.
Sheldon was predeceased by his brothers, Tommy, who died as an infant (1953) and Blair who passed away on...
Gladys Canavan
Dec 29, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, aunt, cousin and friend on December 29, 2025 at the age of 95 years old.
Gladys was born in Point Aconi in 1930 to Florence Ann (Brown) and Angus Stubbert. She is survived by her sister Lillian Bonnar of Point Aconi along with many nieces and nephews...
Duncan "Wilson" Garland
Dec 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Wilson Garland who left this world at the age of 71 on December 26, 2025. Born on February 23, 1954, he was the son of Kay and the late Robert Garland of Middle River.
Wilson met and married the love of his life, Brenda. She and their daughter...
Joan Marie Walker
Dec 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that the family of Joan Marie Walker announce her passing on December 15, 2025, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by her children and best friend.
Joan was the daughter of the late Francis and Catherine Walker of Saint Agnes Avenue. She will be lovingly remembered for her fun-loving spirit, her incredible...
Marguerite Evelyn Fedora
Dec 13, 2025
Marguerite Fedora (née Clark) passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, surrounded by family. Her final days were filled with love, laughter, and closeness—nothing left unsaid and no regrets.
Marguerite was the daughter of the late Gertrude Hanrahan and John “Jack” Clark. She was predeceased by her husband, Johnny Fedora, and by her siblings Marie, John, Sheldon, Madeline, and Karen.
She is...
Robert "Bob" Davis
Dec 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce that Robert “Bob” Davis passed away in his home on December 8, 2025 at the age of 75. Bob’s life was a testament to love, kindness, hard work and strength. He was born in Baddeck, Cape Breton, on August 21, 1950 to the late Richard and Eva (Phillips) Davis. Raised on the...
Edna Willena Boutilier
Dec 5, 2025
In the presence of her loving family, Edna Willena (Brown) Boutilier, 88, passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, on Friday, December 5, 2025. She was formerly a resident of Seaview Manor, Glace Bay.
Born and raised in Glace Bay, Edna was the daughter of Bernard and Effie Brown (nee MacIntosh). She later married and took...
Florence Nightingale Nearing
Dec 4, 2025
Florence Nightingale MacDonald-Nearing of Lake Ainslie passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of her daughter, her family and the wonderful staff at Alderwood Rest Home in Baddeck.
Florence was the firstborn of nine children of Gordon and Mary MacDonald. She grew into her self-adopted name – Nightingale – as she possessed a natural instinct to nurture,...
Barbara Josephine Morrison
Dec 1, 2025
It is with immense sadness and broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Barbara Josephine Morrison (Currie). Barbara passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by her family.
Born and raised in Bridgeport, Barbara was the daughter of the late Marion (Currie) and Pat Dowie....
Mary Rita Lewis
Nov 30, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Rita Lewis on Sunday, November 30, 2025 in Sydney, Cape Breton, at the age of 97.
Born in Sydney, on May 6, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Joseph and Sarah Martina (MacDougall) Campbell.
Rita was raised a Catholic and attended St. Theresa's Church, while in her senior years...
Carmel Annabel Nega
Nov 29, 2025
With broken hearts, the Nega and extended families regret to announce the passing of Carmel Nega at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital at the age of 92. She was the daughter of Clement and Elizabeth (Tuttle) Verge and one of six siblings.
Carmel worked at many jobs before and after marriage but most know her from the “Bus Stop Shop” where...
Lorraine Marie Rolls
Nov 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lorraine Marie Rolls on September , 2025, at the 4North care facility in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, after a long illness stemming from a vehicle accident November 22, 2024.
Lorraine was Acadian French, born and raised in Poulamon, Isle Madame, Nova Scotia. As a young teenager, she moved with her...
Wilda Jean Caines
Nov 27, 2025
With deep love and profound sadness, the family of Wilda Jean Caines announces her passing. Born on June 27, 1951, in Glacé Bay, Nova Scotia, Wilda later made her home in Niagara Falls, where she built a life grounded in family, resilience, and unconditional love. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she found her greatest joy in the people she...
David Brian MacKay
Nov 26, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Brian MacKay, “The Painter”, at the age of 60. David was a son, a brother, a father and a friend to all who knew him.
Born in Baddeck in 1965 to Hugh MacKay and the late Margie MacKay (Hutchison). At the age of 8, his family moved to Shubenacadie,...
Carl Douglas Ryan
Nov 25, 2025
On November 25th, 2025 I said goodbye to the love of my life of 46 years. Born Oct 9th, 1953, he was the son of the late Frederick and Helen Ryan (MacCormick). He worked at the Department of Transportation for 20 years and also as a shuttle driver.
Doug was a kind and good man never saying a bad word about...
Deborah Annette Gillard
Nov 16, 2025
It is with great sadness that we regret to announce the passing of Deborah Annette Gillard (Pattingale) on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Debbie was born and raised in Point Aconi and later resided in Sydney Mines.
Debbie worked as a security officer on the Northside for many years. She took pride in caring for others as a personal care giver. She enjoyed...
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