Obituaries
Blair Thomas Fraser
Jun 9, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our loving father, grandfather and brother, Blair Thomas Fraser on June 9, 2024, after a courageous battle with dementia at the age of 79.
Blair began his career at the age of 18 sailing lake boats in Ontario for many years. We often heard stories of his adventures during that...
David Scott MacNeil
Jun 4, 2024
It is with heavy hearts, that we, the family of Scott (David) MacNeil, announce his sudden and peaceful passing at home on June 4th, 2024. He was born in Sydney, NS to the late Neil Edward and Rose Alice MacNeil.
Survived by his loving wife of 53 years Ann (Bagnell) MacNeil, daughters Sandra (Louise), Sydney, Loretta (Danny MacKinnon), Sydney, Mary Ann...
Robert Cyril Keough
Jun 1, 2024
Robert "Bobby" Keough was born in Sydney on March 18, 1950 and passed away on June 1, 2024, in Sydney, at the age of 74. Bobby, known for his leadership and dedication, was an electrician in the public service in Sydney until 1993. Following the closure of the Radar Base, he moved to Halifax and served as Union President of...
Pamela Allison Lewis-Young
May 30, 2024
We the family of Pamela Lewis-Young, announce with sadness her passing on May 30, 2024 in Baddeck, NS, after a lengthy illness.
A graduate of Trent University ‘69 and the University of Toronto ‘70 with a bachelor of education. She taught both Elementary & Secondary school for close to 40 years. She was also an avid quilter and had been an...
John Thomas Aucoin
May 29, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, John Thomas (Tom) Aucoin on May 29th, 2024 after a courageous battle with COPD at the age of 76. He was known to friends and coworkers as “Blue Eyes” a nickname given to him in his early days in the coal mines.
Tom...
Richard Newton Fogarty
May 24, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Newton Fogarty, a beloved father, cherished friend, and pillar of his community. Richard departed peacefully on May 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering kindness.
Richard's life was a testament to his passion for family, faith, and the great outdoors. Born on May 30, 1938,...
Stuart Roland Killen
May 22, 2024
Stuart Roland Killen passed peacefully on May 22, 2024 at the Valley Regional Hospital in the presence of loved ones after a courageous battle with dementia. Stuart was born in Moncton, NB on January 5, 1937 and later moved to Sydney, Cape Breton. Early in his career he worked for Indian Affairs. Later he was actively involved in the Mi’kmaw...
Mary Anita Skinner
May 22, 2024
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Mary- beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister-aunt, and friend, on May 22nd, 2024, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital at the age of 79, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in North Sydney on January 9th, 1945, Mary was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary McIsaac Ivey....
Amy Lorrie Linkletter
May 20, 2024
It is with great sadness that we, the family, regret to announce the passing of our mother Amy Lorrie Linkletter. Amy left us on May 20, 2024 at the young age of 56. She was taken far too soon.Amy faced her own challenges, but through the teachings of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah, she found solace and a renewed sense...
John Dwight Fitzgerald
May 19, 2024
It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dad. Dwight’s life may have ended early to some, but he lived longer than anyone expected, including himself and with the best attitude.
He grew up North of Smokey and didn’t understand why anyone would want to live elsewhere. He loved the ocean. Fishing was his passion....
Blair Wilfred Wareham
May 17, 2024
With broken hearts the family of Blair Wareham are sad to announce his passing on 17 May 2024 after a battle with liver disease at the age of 54 in the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital.
Blair was a jack of all trades from working on cars to building sheds, garages and other home renovations. Blair was a member of the New...
Mary Mae Murphy
May 16, 2024
Born in Inverness on April 12, 1952, she was the daughter of Johnnie and Angeline LeLievre.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Mae (LeLievre) Murphy 72, of Sydney, Nova Scotia after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by members of her family, she was a devoted Wife, Mother...
Brian Francis DeCoste
May 15, 2024
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Brain Francis DeCoste on May 15, 2024 at 68 years. Born in Glace Bay (New Aberdeen), he was the oldest son of the late William Francis DeCoste and Dolena Marie (Briand) of Glace Bay. He was a member of St. John’s Church and later St. Anne’s Parish.
Brian is survived by his daughter:...
Alice Christine MacLellan
May 14, 2024
On a beautiful sunny morning in the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, May 14, 2024, surrounded by family, Alice Christine MacLellan (Auntie) passed away peacefully.
Born in Estmere, Victoria County, February 18, 1934, she was the daughter of the late George & Vera (Oakley) Fisher of Estmere.
She is survived by her husband Ronald MacLellan; daughter Melanie Garland (Todd); and sister...
Aubrey Willard Bagnell
May 2, 2024
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Aubrey Willard Bagnell on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Born on June 20, 1956 in Sydney, NS. He has been a resident of Glace Bay for the last 23 years. He was predeceased by both his father, Harry Bagnell and his mother, Florence (Munro) Adshade.
He is survived by his sister, Della...
Lloyd Hayward George
May 2, 2024
It is with broken hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Lloyd George of Westmount at An Cala, Palliative Care, on May 2, 2024. Born December 23, 1946, he was a son of the late Josephine (Ayre) and Wilson George.
He was a member of Sydney River United Protestant Church. He worked for 30 years at Sydney Steel, and at...
Thomas Gregory McLean
Apr 30, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Thomas (Tom) McLean on April 30th, 2024 at the age of 74 at his home in Glace Bay. Tom was a loving husband, father, papa, uncle and loyal friend to all.
Born in Gardiner Mines, he was the son of the late John and Margaret (Farrow) McLean. He is...
Claire Marie Burke
Apr 30, 2024
BURKE, Claire Maire - 74, River Bourgeois, Nova Scotia, died April 30th, 2024, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts she is the daughter of the late Anthony (Tony) Francis and Shirley Virgina Gatto. She was widow of 20 years to Augustine (Gussie) Joseph Burke. Claire immigrated to Canada in 1973, with her...
Joseph Thomas Maroun
Apr 21, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Thomas (Butch) Maroun on April 21, 2024 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital at age 85. He was the youngest son of Thomas and Mary (nee Joseph) Maroun born January 3, 1939. Butch was well known to the downtown and surrounding community as proprietor of Maroun’s Snack Bar...
Stephen Wilfred Blair Mailman
Apr 13, 2024
With great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, the Grant and Mailman and Byrne families announce the passing of our beloved Stephen Wilfred Blair Mailman (July 24th, 1991 - April 13th, 2024).
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, at the young age of 32, he passed peacefully on his own terms at home with his immediate family and beloved cats beside...
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