Obituaries

Irene Olga Hill

Irene Olga Hill

Sep 4, 2024

Sadly on September 4, 2024 with loving family be her side, Irene (Kuba) Hill lost her battle with cancer. Irene was the daughter of the late Andrew and Tina Kuba and the daughter in law to the late Fred and Audrey Hill.

Irene is survived by her loving husband of 50 years Harley Hill, her son Fred Hill and his wife...

Evelyn Mary LeBlanc

Evelyn Mary LeBlanc

Sep 4, 2024

On September 4th our beautiful Mom Evelyn, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her residence at Harbourview Hospital in Sydney Mines. 

Mom was born in Marystown, Nfld on January 10th, 1934. Her family moved to Long Point in Cape Breton when she was a young child. In her early 20's she moved to Sydney where she worked at the London...

Mary Elizabeth McNeil

Mary Elizabeth McNeil

Aug 31, 2024

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth (MacNeil) McNeil, 70, of Glace Bay, peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, Aug. 31, with the compassionate support of the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) program. 

In 1972, while working on the assembly line at General Instruments, she got up the nerve to unplug her machine so that the...

Stephen Wallace MacFarlane

Stephen Wallace MacFarlane

Aug 28, 2024

With much sadness we announce the passing of Stephen Wallace MacFarlane on August 28th, 2024.

Stephen is survived by daughter Alisa Dawn (Stephen) Sangster, her 6 children and 1 grand child and son Warren Sangster (Jennifer) his 3 children and 2 grand children. Daughter in law Sara Myles MacFarlane her 3 children and is also survived by grandson Christopher Wizenbach. Also...

Dorothey Lynn Bradley-Day

Dorothey Lynn Bradley-Day

Aug 25, 2024

We the family announce with much sadness, the passing of our beloved Dorothey Lynn Bradley-Day, on August 25th, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family. Born February 13, 1968, she was the daughter of the late David & Emily Bradley.

Dorothey is survived by her loving husband John, her two sons Justin and Jordan, her siblings Daniel (Tammy), Donna and...

Diane Angela Kennedy

Diane Angela Kennedy

Aug 22, 2024

 It's with a heavy heart and the greatest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother Diane Angela Kennedy on August 22nd 2024 at the regional hospital she was the daughter of Angus and Rosie McCaskill 

Diane is survived by her son Todd, daughter Alana (Jason), grandson Justin, brother Gussie (Alixe), sisters Ivy (Danny), Leona(Stewart), Anne(late husband Dave), numerous...

Gerald Gordon Buckland

Gerald Gordon Buckland

Aug 21, 2024

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Gerald Gordon (Jack) Buckland on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the Cape Breton Regional Healthcare Complex at the age of 94. 

 Born in Sydney on June 22, 1930, he was the son of the late Bill and Ida Buckland. Gerry is survived by three sons, Huck (Bea) Buckland, Bill...

John Bruce Ling

John Bruce Ling

Aug 16, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of John Bruce Ling at the age of 67. Born in Reserve Mines, Bruce was the son of the late John & Betty Ling.

Bruce worked for the Co Op for 36 years before retiring. Bruce is survived by his wife of 45 years Debbie Ling (Steele), sons Adam (Amanda)...

Raymond Joseph McLean

Raymond Joseph McLean

Aug 15, 2024

With broken hearts, we announce the death of our son, Raymond Joseph McLean, on August 15, 2024, in Victoria, BC, at the age of 64. Raymond is survived by his mother and father, Raymond and Gloria McLean of Sydney River. He also leaves to mourn: a brother, Douglas McLean, who resides in BC, a sister, Susan Woodill (Philip) of Sydney....

Nancy Darlene Strong

Nancy Darlene Strong

Aug 15, 2024

Nancy Strong, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024 at the age of 65 in the Glace Bay General Hospital. Born in 1958, to William and Charlotte Green (nee MacLean) Nancy was known for her warmth, generosity, unyielding spirit and her love for animals. 

 Nancy is survived by her three sons, Aiden (Kobra), Michael...

Richard Merle LaPointe

Richard Merle LaPointe

Aug 11, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of our dear father and grandfather Richard “Merle” LaPointe on August 11th, 2024. Merle was the son of Albert and Mary LaPointe.

Merle worked his entire life in construction as a concrete finisher. He enjoyed watching the Jays, playing crib and having a few beer with his friends. He loved a good joke and...

Anne Francine Simpson

Anne Francine Simpson

Aug 5, 2024

Anne Francine Simpson passed away peacefully at Seaview Manor in Glace Bay on August 5, 2024. Francine was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, on July 28, 1943, as the third of six siblings, who fondly remember her as a strong and caring mentor during their early years.

Francine met her husband, Kenneth "Kenny" Simpson in 1961. They married and settled...

Ernest Allan MacAulay

Ernest Allan MacAulay

Jul 30, 2024

Ernest Allan MacAulay of Tarbot in St Ann's Bay, passed in his sleep on July 30, 2024 after a long illness. We are very grateful for the wonderful care from Dr. Tribo and the nurses at Baddeck Hospital, who we think are special kinds of angels.Ernie had so many interests in life, but had a special connection with the First...

Sadie Ella Alexandra MacKinnon

Sadie Ella Alexandra MacKinnon

Jul 30, 2024

MacKinnon, Sadie Ella Alexandra of North Sydney, raced into our hearts on Saturday July 6, 2024 with a message of pure love, that doting; proud and affectionate parents Jolene Vickers and Andrew MacKinnon joyfully embraced. Big sister Zarra curiously with love and wonder accepted her sister with tiny kisses.

Sadie closed her eyes peacefully in sleep after saying goodnight to Mommy...

Mary Alma Campbell

Mary Alma Campbell

Jul 19, 2024

We the family, announce with much sadness, the passing of Mary Alma Campbell at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born Aug 4th, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Jake and Mary Campbell.

Mary worked for many years as the manager of the Zellers Skillet restaurant. She had a deep love for dogs and her flowers.

Mary...

Willena Joyce Fraser

Willena Joyce Fraser

Jul 19, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we the Fraser family announce the passing of Willena Joyce Fraser on July 19, 2024 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 3, 1948 in Sydney mines, she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt. She is deeply loved and will be immensely missed...

Charlotte Julia Bennett

Charlotte Julia Bennett

Jul 18, 2024

We the family of Charlotte Julia Bennett, announce with much sadness, her passing on July 18, 2024 at the Miner’s Memorial Manor in Sydney Mines. Born March 12, 1940, she was the daughter of the late William and Julia Bennett. Cremation has taken place and burial will be scheduled at a later date.

Edward George Higgins

Edward George Higgins

Jul 14, 2024

Written by Edward G. Higgins-

 Ed Higgins (77) passed away peacefully at the Glace Bay Hospital on July 14, 2024, after a courageous battle with lung disease. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late George and Laura (Clare) Higgins formerly from the Caledonia area.

Ed is survived by his sister Donna Higgins, Walford, Ont., and her two children...

Laurier Scott Boyd

Laurier Scott Boyd

Jul 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Laurier “Scott” Boyd, 68, of Sydney, NS. Born in Fredericton, NB, to the late Laurier Reginald and Nina Winnifred (Peters). Scott is survived by his only child, Ashley (Donnie), Sydney; sisters, Jan Beaton, Sydney, and Lynn Boyd (Fraser), New Glasgow; partner, Karen Lewis (Sydney); her children Jordan and...

Elaine Marie MacNeil

Elaine Marie MacNeil

Jul 1, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and love that we the family announce the passing of our beautiful beloved mother , grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Elaine .

 She was an unforgettable woman who impacted many lives of children working with the Children’s Aid Society by fostering many children with unconditional love & support in theirs lives.

 She was a proud & loyal member...

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