Obituaries

Dougal MacIntyre

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

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...

Sharon MacKenzie

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

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

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

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

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...

Malcolm Angus MacAskill

Malcolm Angus MacAskill

Jan 22, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our loving father, grandfather and great grandfather Malcolm Angus “Gussie” MacAskill. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital in Baddeck. 

 Born March 30,1943 in North River, Gussie was the son of the late Duncan John “DJ” and Christie “Belle”...

William Hamilton Merritt

William Hamilton Merritt

Jan 21, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of William H. Merritt at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on January 21, 2025 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born August 28, 1936 in Sydney Mines, Bill was the son of the late Hillary and Adele(Poirier) Merritt.

Bill retired from the NSLC as manager of the Sydney Mines...

Cassidy Helen Anderson

Cassidy Helen Anderson

Jan 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our loving daughter, Cassidy Helen Anderson, age 23, on Saturday, January 18th, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on July 8th, 2001, at 15 weeks premature at the IWK, alongside her twin sister Alexandra (Allie). She was the daughter of Sandra Finlayson...

Michael Thomas McNabb

Michael Thomas McNabb

Jan 12, 2025

Michael Thomas McNabb was born on December 6, 1967 in Ottawa, Ontario to George and Suzanne McNabb. He was the middle child of three boys and predeceased by his parents. 

Michael lived all around Canada for most of his life and finally settled in Sydney, Nova Scotia. 

He faced many challenges and found his goal in life at a late age. Michael...

Joanne Bonnar

Joanne Bonnar

Jan 7, 2025

We, the family, regret to announce the sudden passing of Joanne Bonnar, on January 7th, 2025, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in NFLD, she was the daughter of John (Jack) and Goldine Feener.

A beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a woman with a huge heart and a kind soul. Her home was always welcoming,...

Raymond Glenn Locklear

Raymond Glenn Locklear

Dec 17, 2024

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Raymond Glenn Locklear on December 17th, 2024 at the Harbourstone Long Term Care Facility, with his wife Karen at his side. Glenn was born in Aiken, South Carolina, on May 13, 1961, to Raymond Locklear and Joan Mullins. Glenn worked as a master machinist in South Carolina. In his...

Bonnie May Jessome

Bonnie May Jessome

Dec 12, 2024

 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bonnie May Strong on December 12, 2024, in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia. 

Born on September 20, 1955, in St. John's, Newfoundland, Bonnie was the beloved daughter of the late Chesley and Florence Strong. 

Bonnie's fulfilling work life was marked by her dedication to the Nova Scotia Health Authority, particularly during her...

Barbara Ann Stanwick

Barbara Ann Stanwick

Dec 11, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we the family, announce the death of Barbara Ann Stanwick, on Tuesday December 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at home. Born December 9, 1941 in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Margaret (MacDonald) Watson and York Watson.

Barbara was married to the late Clyde Stanley Stanwick for 54 years. Barbara had...

Stanley 'Roddy' Gordon Seward

Stanley 'Roddy' Gordon Seward

Dec 9, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stanley (Roddy) Gordon Seward, on December 9th 2024, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital .  

Stanley was born, and lived his life in Sydney Mines where he could often be found at the town hall visiting with the police officers and firemen. Stanley was a kind and gentle soul,...

Walter Joseph Wall

Walter Joseph Wall

Dec 1, 2024

It is with unimaginable sorrow that we the family of Joey Wall announce his passing on Dec. 1 at the age of 59.

Joey leaves behind his loving wife, Michelle of 38 years and his dog, Midnight, that he enjoyed taking for drives in his beloved truck. Also surviving is his brother, Fred (Charmaine), Sisters; Delores, Marie (Wayne), Wilma (Wayne), Paula...

Cecilia Emeline Pottie

Cecilia Emeline Pottie

Nov 30, 2024

Pottie Cecilia Emmeline, age 80, passed away peacefully in the MacGillivray Guest Home on Nov 30, 2024 a resident of 7 years. Born in L’Ardoise on Jan 20th 1944 she was a daughter of the late George and Catherine Pottie.

She was raised with her brothers Francis and twin brother Leroy, Lauchie and Cyril, her sister Jane. 

Besides her parents, Cecilia is...

Deborah Lynn Penney-Webb

Deborah Lynn Penney-Webb

Nov 27, 2024

Deborah Lynn Penney-Webb, 56 of New Waterford, Cape Breton NS left us bereft, November 27, 2024. As morning birds broke song, Lynn’s brief, fierce battle with cancer was over. With the support of the staff at the NW Hospital and An Cala Palliative Unit Sydney, Lynn was embraced throughout her care with unwavering compassion. We are indebted to your service. 

 Lynn,...

Catherine Alexandra MacKillop

Catherine Alexandra MacKillop

Nov 26, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing on November 26/24 of our mother, sister, spouse, grandmother, great grandmother and great friend to all who knew her and to those whose lives she touched. Sandra Mac Killop has been pre deceased by her mother Blanche Walker and father Jim O'Dell.

She is survived by her husband of 60...

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