Obituaries
Angus John Morrison
Apr 15, 2025
Angus John Morrison passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Born in Quarry, St. Annes on February 16, 1942, he was the son of the late Dan Angus & Margraret (MacDonald) Morrison.
Angus is survived by his wife of 65 years Judy (Oland) Morrison; two sons Kevin Morrison, Sydney Forks and Richard (Brittney) Wilson,...
Susan Ann Young
Apr 11, 2025
We sadly announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Susan Ann Young on Friday April 11, 2025 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney, NS. Susan was born in Smith Falls, ON, she, however, lived most her life in Greenfield Park, QC.
She is predeceased by her husband Peter Muise and her parents Frederick (Lloyd) and Ruby Young....
Susanna Ethel Meisner
Apr 8, 2025
The world is a little less bright today. Sue left this world peacefully 8 April 2025, after bravely battling Lewy Body Dementia for the last number of years.
Dementia may have taken her vocabulary, but it never took her kindness. It is said that a person needs 4 hugs a day for survival, 8 for maintenance and 12 for growth. Sue...
Donald James MacArthur
Mar 28, 2025
We, the family, regret to announce the unexpected passing of Donald James (Jimmy) MacArthur on Friday March 28th, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 19th,1956, to the late Donald (Boo) and Theresa (MacIntyre) MacArthur of Portage.
Proudly raised in Portage, Jimmy had a special love for the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and golfing. He enjoyed spending time...
George "Bubby" Frederick Rutherford
Mar 26, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we, the family of George "Bubby" Rutherford announce his passing, at home on March 26, 2025.
Born on February 15, 1943, to David and Mary (Thompson) Rutherford of Sydney. Bubby adored his big brother, Davey and his little sister, Brenda.
Bubby married his best friend, Sandra Musgrave and together they had their 3 children. Although the...
Paul Garret Norman
Mar 15, 2025
It is with the deepest sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Paul Garret Norman on 15th Mar. 2025. Born on 7th Apr. 1958; he was the son of the late William Norman and Elaine (Stubbert) (Norman) Blagdon.
Paul is survived by daughters; Ashley & Haley, Winnipeg, Man; sister; Lisa (Leonard) MacDonald, St. Margaret's Bay, NS; brothers Brian (Jacqueline), Lawrence (Marilyn),...
Ronald Samuel Cassell
Mar 8, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ron, a beloved friend, family member, and cherished member of our community, who left us peacefully on March 8th after a courageous battle with COPD.
Ron was born on July 12, 1949 to Mary and Kenneth Cassell in Jackson’s Arm, Newfoundland.
Besides his parents, Ron was predeceased by Sisters Maude, Whillmenia...
Norma Marie Patterson
Mar 7, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our Mother, Grandmother and friend on March 7th, 2025.
Norma loved cooking and baking for her family and friends. She was a member of Ross’s Ferry Crafters and was known for her homemade bread and fudge. She was a talented lady in everything she did, knitting, bunka or just being a mom...
Frances MacKay
Mar 2, 2025
Frances (Gerard) Mackay, 91, of Dominion went to be with her heavenly father on March 2, 2025, and was surrounded by her loving family at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital.
Frances was born in New Waterford to Julia Bennett and Louis Gerard but was raised by her grandfather Daniel Gerard. Daniel, despite the recent loss of his sight and not knowing...
Neil Wallace Ferguson
Feb 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Neil Ferguson on February 23, 2025, at the age of 50. Neil was born on June 23, 1974 in Sydney, Cape Breton, N.S., to John Ferguson and Marilyn Clements.
10 years ago Neil reconnected with his soulmate and beloved wife Natasha Ferguson. Neil was known for his humorous wit, and...
Kenneth Eric Seymour
Feb 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce Kenny’s passing on February 23, 2025 at Victoria Haven Nursing home at the age of 81. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Edward and Lillian (Snow) Seymour.
Kenny was a coal miner for 37 years, with special recognition for his work with Laura “the pit pony”. There is...
Wilfred "Boops" Ignatius Shaw
Feb 19, 2025
It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of our loving husband, father and grandfather, Wilfred Ignatius Shaw, surrounded by his family on February 19, 2025 Hospice Cape Breton. He was the son of the late Wilfred Ignatius Shaw, Annie Shaw (Dicks).
If you had the pleasure of meeting our dad, you know he could spark...
Dougal MacIntyre
Feb 17, 2025
The family of Dougal MacIntyre announces his passing at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Monday, February 17, 2025. Dougal was born on January 17, 1938, in Benacadie to the late Joseph and Mary (Campbell) MacIntyre. Dougal leaves behind his son, Francis (Michelle) and daughter, Carole, his grandchildren, Jen and Hunter; brother Michael, Massachusetts, USA; sister, Leona (Norm) MacIntyre; sister-in-law,...
Linda Ann Wadden
Feb 13, 2025
The family of Linda Ann Wadden regret to announce she had passed at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Palliative Care unit after a courageous four plus year battle with Lung Cancer. The family on her behalf would like to thank the staff at the Cancer Center as well as the Doctors and Nurses of Palliative Care. Linda was so touched...
Freda Agnes Morrison
Feb 10, 2025
Hi everyone, lovely that you’re reading this. I am Freda Agnes Morrison. I came to live on this plane of life on August 17th 1958 through my parents, Father George Finlay Morrison and Mother Margaret Marie (Fitzgerald) Morrison returned to heaven a while back.
You’re reading this, then you figured it out that I have gone back to heaven where I originated, back...
Sharon MacKenzie
Feb 9, 2025
We, the family of Teresa “Sharon” MacKenzie (Moore), regret to announce the passing of our beloved mother and sister. Sharon passed away February 9th, 2025, peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, NS, at the age of 71. Sharon spent her career in restaurant management.
Sharon was the daughter of the late Sidney and Rodina Moore (MacKeigan), Sydney Mines.
Sharon is...
Charles Hugh MacKenzie
Feb 4, 2025
Charles Hugh MacKenzie (Sonny) passed away on February 4th, 2025. Born Nov 14, 1934, he was the son of the late Charles MacKenzie and Pliney MacDonald.
Dad worked many years at Massey Ferguson and Spaulding tending bar. In his spare time he was a crib player and a die-hard Leaf and Blue Jays fan.
Dad is rejoined with his loving wife Catherine...
Leonard Gordon Sidney
Jan 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Leonard (Sonny) Sidney on January 30th, 2025, of Seaview Manor in Glace Bay at the age of 89. Leonard was born March 14th, 1935 to the late Leonard A. Sidney and Edna (Crocock) Catherwood in Port Credit Ontario.
Leonard met his wife, Myrtle (Lowe) Sidney in Etobicoke where he worked...
James Carl Newell
Jan 26, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Carl Newell at the age of 74. James passed away suddenly in his home on January 26, 2025. He was born in Glace Bay on September 11, 1950.
James is survived by his life partner Carol and his beloved furbaby Buttercup, four children Kimberly Newell, Jaime Newell, Shauna Newell...
Linda Marlene Gilmet
Jan 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Gilmet on January 22nd, 2025 at the QE2.
Born September 29th, 1975 in Glace Bay, Linda was preceded in death by her parents Francis Corbett and Gary MacNeil and brother Shaun.
Linda was unwaveringly devoted to her family. She married the love of her life, John Gilmet, and together they...