Obituaries
Patricia Marie Vanderwyst
Jan 31, 2023
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. Patricia Marie Vanderwyst (Mader). Patricia was born August 29, 1952 in Sydney, daughter of the late Roland and Mary Mader.
She was an amazing woman to everyone she touched. She loved and cherished her family and by this love she shared...
Joeanne Susan McNeil
Jan 30, 2023
It is with great sadness the family of Joeanne Susan McNeil (MacPhee, Fitzgerald) of Sydney, share Joeanne’s sudden passing at home on January 30, 2023.
Joeanne was predeceased by her husband Cordell McNeil, her mother Annie Boudreau (Fitzgerald, Fricker), her brother Andrew Fitzgerald in infancy, several uncles and aunts and maternal and paternal grandparents.
Joeanne is survived by her...
Marilyn Boucher
Jan 22, 2023
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Marilyn. She was born in Glace Bay, on January 22, 1941 and she died on her 82nd birthday, January 22, 2023, in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia.
Marilyn was predeceased by her parents Bernard and Hannah (Farrell) Crawford. She is survived by her devoted husband of...
Edward Stephen Seymour
Jan 22, 2023
Edward “Eddie” Stephen Seymour, born in Glace Bay on October 19, 1946, passed away on January 22, 2023, peacefully and lovingly surrounded by family. Eddie will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Rita Katherine Seymour, his sons, Edward Seymour (wife Cindy) and Ernest Seymour (wife Elizabeth), his grandchildren Madonna, Jamie, Edward, Nicolas, Kodey, Izabel,...
Paul Derek MacDonald
Jan 21, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Paul Derek MacDonald “The Oil Man” at his home in Glace Bay on Saturday, January 21st 2023, five months shy of his 60th birthday. Paul was the owner/operator of Save-On-Fuel in Glace Bay.
Born June 21st 1963 to Daniel Malcolm MacDonald (Donnie) and Ann Francis MacDonald (Gallant). Paul...
Frederick James DeYoung
Jan 16, 2023
We regret to announce the death of Frederick James DeYoung aged 77 born in Sydney, NS December 5, 1945. He was the son of Etta (Moffatt) and Ralph DeYoung. Predeceased by his brother Roland Bruce DeYoung and both parents. Survived by his niece Tara Charters and many extended relatives and friends who were like family to him.
Fred was a...
Donna Marie Pottie
Jan 15, 2023
It's is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Marie Pottie, 69, of Framboise on Sunday, Jan 15th, 2023 at St Marthia's Hospital in Antigonish. Donna was born in Sydney, NS on October 26th, 1953 to the late Jeanette Dawe MacDonald & William Charles MacDonald.
Besides her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her beloved Husband, Raymond Stanley...
Elizabeth 'Betty' Everett
Jan 15, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, ’Betty’ Ethel Elizabeth Everett, 92, of Sydney. Betty left peacefully on January 15th, 2023 at Celtic Court Enhanced Care, Sydney, where she had resided for the past two years. She was the eldest of seven children born to the late Fred and Annie (MacNeill) Strong of...
Dorothy Ella Pratt
Jan 9, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom Dorothy “Dottie” Ella (Mackenzie) Pratt on Monday, January 9th, 2023 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by family. Mom was born and raised in Sydney. The daughter of the late Philip and Hazel (Drover) Mackenzie.
Our mom was the most kind and generous person. Always...
Mike Winfried H. R. Zalewski
Jan 5, 2023
Mike Winfried Horst Ruediger Zalewski born May 19 1938 in Berlin. He is survived by his wife Lisa; son Roy Zalewski and his wife Richelle of Vancouver, B.C., and children Jessi and Kaylee; daughter Junifer Parisien and husband Paris, of Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. and their children Destinie and Cherish; Mike’s step child Michaela, husband Moises Hernandez and children...
Sandra Lynn Dawson
Jan 3, 2023
The family of Sandra Dawson is heartbroken to share her unexpected passing in her sleep at 59 years of age on Jan 3, 2023.
Sandra (Sandy to family) was born in Sydney, NS on April 20, 1963 and grew up between Sydney and Halifax, before settling in her hometown, where she started her career at Citizenship and Immigration...
Mary Catherine McPhee-Canova
Dec 30, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Catherine McPhee-Canova after
a brief illness. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Mary K (Gouthro) Mackie.
She was a faithful member of St. Eugene’s parish and longstanding member of the St. Eugene’s
CWL.
Mary touched the lives of many children...
Marjorie Gloria MacLean
Dec 26, 2022
We regret to announce the peaceful passing on Boxing Day of 90 year old Marjorie Gloria MacLean at the Northside General Hospital. She was the daughter of Florence (Nicholson) and Ernie Forrest.
Marge was known as Mudgie and the Mudge to the family she held so dear. She had two children, Greg (Debra) and Tammy (Steven). Mom was so proud...
Madonna Marie Ferguson
Dec 21, 2022
It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of MadonnaFerguson, 71, of Sydney, on December 21, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Madonna is survived by her three children: Junior (Kerry), Danny (Faustina), & Morgan (Tammy); grandchildren, Vanessa, Coady, Justin, Cassidy, Madison, Amber,Daniel, Braydon, Liam, Aveah, Hannah, Angus, and Owen; great-grandchild, Lilly;her sister Holly, nieces,...
Brian John Smaldon
Dec 19, 2022
Brian ‘John’ Smaldon passed away peacefully at his home in Sydney, Nova Scotia on December 19, 2022 in his 94th year.
Born in Tooting, London, UK on June 20, 1929, he first pursued a career as an electrician but eventually was employed by ICL as a computer engineer. After several tours overseas including The Yemen, Libya and many...
Mark William Lundrigan
Dec 17, 2022
We the family regret the passing of Mark Lundrigan on December 17, 2022 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Born Sept 28, 1968 in Sydney, to the late Bill and Jannette Lundrigan (Chaisson).
Mark is survived by niece Melissa Gabriel (Nick)of Sydney. Brother-in-law Raymond (Charmaine) Gabriel of Sydney, 2 great nephews Charlie and Karl and many aunts and uncles....
Martha Catherine MacLean
Dec 13, 2022
Martha (MacNeil) MacLean, 98, of Grand Mira North, passed away on December 13 th , 2022.Martha was born on September 13 th , 1924, to the late Joseph and Charlotte (Connelly) MacNeil of Glace Bay.Martha was the wife of Patrick MacLean and mother to 7 children, Sharon (Myles) Attwood, Brian (Judy)MacLean, Kevin (Peggy) MacLean, Gary (Dee) MacLean, Darrel MacLean, Alanna...
Pauline Bernadette Somers
Dec 13, 2022
It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of Pauline Bernadette Somers (Lush). Born to the late John and Sara (King).
Mother to Diane Moore, Gail Maloney, Kelly (Otis) MacNeil, Janet, and Shirley, all of Sydney, and son Larry (Cindy) Somers, of Cole Harbour. Grandmother to 11, great-grandmother to 17. Pauline is also survived by sisters;...
Susan Leoncie MacKay
Dec 8, 2022
On December 8th Susan Leoncie MacKay, in her 89th year, passed peacefully at Celtic Court after a long battle with cancer. Born to the late Roderick Morrison & Laura (Ley) in Boisdale, N.S. Susan moved to Montreal in 1958 where she met her husband William MacKay. They travelled the country in their earlier years and settled back in Cape...
Dr. Erwin Lorenz Zodrow PhD.
Dec 1, 2022
It is with sadness and great love that the family of Dr. Erwin L. Zodrow, of Sydney, NS announce hispassing on December 1, 2022 with his beloved wife Julia by his side.Erwin was born in Germany in 1934 and at an early age, had a love of geology that would shape his life.He overcame many obstacles during his journey of...
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