Obituaries

Aug 8, 2021

It is with broken hearts and deep sorrow we announce the passing of Frank MacEachern of Sydney, NS on August 8, 2021 after a two year battle with asbestos cancer. Frank passed peacefully at home with Brian and Taylor at his side. Born and raised in Grand Mira, he was the son of the late John and Katie MacEachern....

Aug 6, 2021

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Deborah (Debbi) Fazekas, age 53. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on August 6 after a long, inspiring fight with many health issues. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she moved to Middle River after she married.

She is survived by her loving husband Thomas, and their...

Aug 4, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family announce the sudden passing of Lawrence Joseph Dickson of Sydney NS, age 61, at home on August 4th, 2021.

He is survived by his loving companion, Elaine, his mother Dena Dickson, sister Karen (John) McPhee, brother Lloyd (Holly) and his step-child Darlene Horne-LaRusic, Elaine's children Leeanne (Kurt) Assoun and...

Aug 3, 2021

Charles William Coombes of Glacé Bay (July12/1939) passed away peacefully at home August 3,2021. He was predeceased by his loving wife Lillian Coombes(Cyr), his son Charles,his parents Roland and Christine(Cameron) Coombes. He was the youngest of nine siblings: Elizabeth,Heather,Freda,Thelma,Joy,Dolphie,Roland and June. He is survived by his children Linda(Jim) Conron ,McLennan,Alberta, Freda(Shawn) Brammer,Stoney Point, Ontario, Scott (Tonia),Ottawa Ontario Shannon(Cherie) Mackay’s...

Jul 29, 2021

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Louise Munroe.  Left to mourn but forever appreciate her are her daughters Linda Phillippo Dacre SAUNDERS (Don) and Frances CRANE; granddaughter Monica Crane SPRACKLIN (Darrell);  brother Raymond and sisters Marjorie and Arlene; numerous nieces and nephews; and predeceased by sister Florence, brother Courtney, and sons-in-law Cecil Dacre...

Jul 27, 2021

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Chiasson, originally of Ashby Road, Sydney, NS. He was the son of the late Paul and Martha (Penney) Chiasson. Bob was a hard working, loving father who raised three children. He spent much of his working life onboard marine vessels, both at sea and on the great lakes. He...

Jul 18, 2021

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dougie MacKinnon who died peacefully on Sunday July 18,2021 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital after a short battle with cancer.

Dougie is survived by his parents John Gordon and Phyllis Marie MacKinnon, brother Raymond Joseph and Kenneth Charles ,nephews Kenneth Douglas, all  from New Waterford...

Jul 9, 2021

We, the family of Elizabeth Barnett, Sydney sadly announce her passing on Friday, July 9, 2021 peacefully at home. Our Mom was an avid reader and loved to watch birds.

Elizabeth is survived by her children Richard (Carolyn) Doug (Brenda) Judy, Linda, Carolyn (Steven), grandchildren, great-great children and three step-children. Elizabeth is predeceased by her daughter Nancy (Ken)....

Jun 28, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lorna McKenzie (Houlihan) on June 28th, 2021. Lorna passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH) palliative care unit after 5 years of battling cancer. Born August 10th, 1955 she spent majority of her adult life in Sydney, CB whereby, Lorna devoted her passion for teaching to...

Jun 24, 2021

We, the family of Joel Allison Matthews, of Sydney, sadly announce his passing on Thursday, June 24th, 2021, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Joel was born in 1953 in Sydney. He was the son of the late Joe and Dorothy Matthews. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jeanette (Netty), and his two children Cory and...

Jun 18, 2021

Terrence Angus Joseph MacLellan, 67, passed away peacefully Friday, June 18, at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck, surrounded by his family following a brave 2 1/2 year struggle with cancer. Born in Whitney Pier, Terrence was the son of the late Marie and Duncan MacLellan of Sydney. He was predeceased by his brother, John Gary. Terrence...

Jun 16, 2021

We, the family of Guy Edward Murphy of Sydney, sadly announce his passing on Wednesday,June 16, 2021, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. He was the son of the late Edward Earl Murphy and Maude Murphy (LaRiche).

In his early years, he spent a brief time in the Canadian Air Forces before moving on to various jobs...

Jun 10, 2021

It's with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, Arden Blair White, 67, was a devoted family man, social worker and friend to many. Arden died peacefully June 10th, surrounded by family at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Arden is survived by the love of his life, Debby (Pastuck) White; children, Raymond...

Jun 9, 2021

It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of Thomas Hadley Rudderham, age 77 on Wednesday June 9th, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was the son of Thomas Hadley “Brick” and Edna Irene Rudderham of Point Edward, Nova Scotia. Tom was well known to people from all over the Maritimes and the...

Jun 7, 2021

Nelson Borgal passed away peacefully on June 7 at 6:05 pm at the Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. His 3 girls were with him; his wife the former Brenda Young; daughters Kathryn and Lynette. Nelson was predeceased by his father Elwood (Eddie) Borgal, mother Katie Belle MacLeod, brother William MacLeod, sister Anna Andrews, nephew Elwood...

Jun 6, 2021

It is with great sadness that we wish to announce the sudden passing of Henry David King while camping at his favorite place in Whycocomagh Bay on June 6th. He was born on March 12th, 1940 to John Henry and Elsie (Swan) King . He was a lifelong resident of Little Bras d'Or and owner of Bras d'Or Auto...

Jun 5, 2021

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dad, brother, grandfather, and uncle, Robert (Bamp) Morrison at his home in Baddeck surrounded by his family on June 5, 2021.

Robert was born in Baddeck and lived most of his life in town or nearby. He worked at the Department of Transportation and received a long service award for...

Jun 1, 2021

It is with heavy hearts the Peddle Family announces the peaceful passing of our Father, Grand Father and Great Papa at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney; he was the son of the late Stan and Violet Peddle. Edward started his life’s journey 84 years ago growing up in Sydney. Then went on to Dartmouth for...

May 31, 2021

It is with broken hearts we announce the death of Phil (Philip) Carter. Phil passed away on May 31, 2021 at his residence in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia surrounded by family. Born in Newfoundland in 1954 to loving parents, Douglas and Piney Carter. Phil was an exemplary family man, the ultimate father, husband, grampy, son, brother, and friend. Phil...

May 27, 2021

With sadness, the family of Philip Boiduk announce his passing on May 27, 2021, in Baddeck. Philip suffered from ALS but was able to stay home with the devoted loving care of his wife, Debbie MacLean. A special thank you to the palliative care team, continuing care and the nursing staff of Baddeck Hospital.

Thank you to...