Obituaries
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...
James Ignatius Ratchford
Nov 27, 2022
James Ignatius Ratchford, born May 10, 1956, passed away peacefully, November 27, 2022.
Predeceased by his father John Murray Ratchford, Jimmy is survived by his mother, Donalda Ratchford, siblings Bernadette Hood (Gary), Dan Ratchford (Rosemarie) and Patrick Ratchford. Also survived by his nieces and nephews Cassandra (Brad), Gillian (Drew), Kyle, Alexandra (Jordan), Nicholas (Jodie), Valerie, and many, many extended family...
Patricia 'Pat' Gates
Nov 16, 2022
It is with heavy hearts and sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of
Patricia (Pat), following illness, at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre in
Halifax, Nova Scotia. The daughter of Viola Vaters and guardian Ron Gates, Pat is
predeceased by her loving mother, Viola, to whom Pat was close, and spoke of
fondly. Pat is survived by...
Harold Edward Ashe
Nov 12, 2022
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Harold Edward Ashe, with family by his side, he left this world on November 12, 2022 at Taigh Na Mara. He was born in Glace Bay on October 18, 1941 to the late Harold and Lillian Ashe.
He joined the military RCR at age 17 in 1956. He served in several...
Joan Elizabeth Dota
Nov 11, 2022
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my mom, Joan Elizabeth Dota (MacDougall) at the MacGillivray Guest Home on November 11, 2022. It was always Mom and I against the world. She was my mother, my father, and my very best friend. I will always love you to the moon and back and all...
Thomas Joseph Holder
Nov 3, 2022
The family is saddened to announce the sudden passing of our father, Thomas Joseph Holder on November 3, 2022, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Newcastle Creek, N.B. in 1933, he was a kind and caring father.
He is predeceased by his parents, Arthur Joseph and Marguerite (Chapman) Holder, sisters Audrey and Dorothy and his great granddaughter...
Gordon Alexander Canning
Nov 2, 2022
With his loving family by his side Gordon left this world, Wednesday November 22022 in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney NS, March 15 1928, hewas the son of John Ervin and Jessie (MacVicar) Canning. Gordon worked for LynkElectric Ltd then moved on to become the Chief Electrical Inspector for the City ofSydney until his retirement in...
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