583 announcements for Sydney Memorial Chapel

George Mikkelsen

Passed on: 16/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of George Bernard Mikkelsen, beloved father, grandfather and uncle, of Sandfield, on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a brief illness. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Thomas and Kristine (Nielsen) Mikkelsen. In 1932, at the...

Mary Morraff

Passed on: 15/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mary Norma Moraff on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Upper Baddeck River, Victoria County, Mary was the daughter of the late Norman and Agnes (MacMillian) MacLeod. She was the last member of her immediate family. Mary graduated from...

Earl Sheppard

Passed on: 15/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Earl Sheppard of Reeves Street, Sydney, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Graham and Margaret (MacQueen) Sheppard. Earl was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of St. Alban’s Anglican Church, Whitney Pier. He retired from Sydney Steel, where he...

Bertha 'Snookie' MacAulay

Passed on: 16/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Bertha ‘Snookie’ MacAulay of MacKenzie Drive, Coxheath, formerly of Kane Street, Sydney, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Born on July 17, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Margaret (MacPherson) Ferguson. Bertha was a long time member of Bethel Presbyterian Church. She was a lifetime member of the church choir and...

Joseph Jacobs

Passed on: 15/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Joe worked as a steelworker until his retirement. Surviving are his wife, Amelia; sons, Joseph Jr. and Wesley (Darlene); daughter, Debbie Manning;...

A. Norma Marshall

Born: 11/08/1931

Passed on: 12/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We regret to announce the passing of Norma Marshall, 81 of Sydney River, Sunday May 12, 2013 at the An Cala Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Norma passed away peacefully surrounded by family and close friends after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Sydney, the daughter of the late Ranold and Hazel (Burton)...

Daniel Harris

Born In: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Born: 22/01/1930

Passed on: 07/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Dan died peacefully of cancer on May 7, 2013 at the An Cala unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, with his family at his side. Born in St. Catharines, Ontario on January 22,1930, he was the son of the late Abram and Dorothy Harris. He leaves to grieve, Diane, his wife of 54 years. He also leaves his two sons and their families-Dan J....

Bessie Palmer-MacInnis (Oland)

Passed on: 07/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Bessie (Oland) Palmer-MacInnis, of Sydney passed away peacefully on May 7, 2013, in her sleep at Celtic Court Nursing Home. Born in Coxheath, she was the daughter of the late George and Margaret Oland, and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Bessie was involved in the YMCA as an adviser, she was a member of the Rebekah Lodge...

Henry Crane

Passed on: 05/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Henry ‘Butch’ Crane of St. Peters Road, Sydney, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late William and Christina (Collier) Crane. Henry was a member of St. Albans Church. He was employed with the Cape Breton District Health Authority at the Cape Breton Regional...

Doris MacDonald

Born In: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed on: 01/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Doris Harriet MacDonald, 92, of Sydney , passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Glasgow, she was the daughter of the late Corson and Sadie (MacQuarrie) MacKenzie. Residing in Sydney for 47 years, Doris was a dedicated member of St. Andrews United Church. She was active in Canadian Girls in...

Margaret Kavanagh

Passed on: 25/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Margaret Kavanagh, 91, Hammonds Plains, formerly of Dominion, died April 25, 2013. Born in Edinburgh, Margaret was the youngest child of the late William and Mary Gray. Margaret's mother died when she was six months of age and she was taken in by her step-parents, the late Jock and Sarah Johnstone. She attended school in Edinburgh and worked as...

Elizabeth 'Colie' Coleman-White

Passed on: 02/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Elizabeth ‘Colie’ Coleman-White, 96, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a short illness, with loving family at her side. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Welton Street, Sydney, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will...

Albert Vincent 'Vince' Ells

Passed on: 27/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, Albert Vincent Ells. Vince, who just recently turned 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born Feb. 20, 1924, in Selmah, Hants Co., Vince was...

Albert Vincent 'Vince' Ells

Passed on: 27/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, Albert Vincent Ells. Vince, who just recently turned 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born Feb. 20, 1924, in Selmah, Hants Co., Vince was...

Margaret (MacCuspic) Yates

Born In: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Born: 11/03/1930

Passed on: 26/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Margaret Christine (MacCuspic) Yates, 83, died peacefully at the Alderwood Rest Home, Baddeck on Friday, April 26, 2013. Born in Toronto, Ont. on March 11, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Dan Neil and Annie Margaret (MacLean) MacCuspic. She is survived by her son, Russell and daughter-in-law, Gillian, Prospect, N.S.; daughters, Audrey,...

Evelyn Elworthy

Passed on: 24/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our wife, mother, grandmother and sister on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, with her family by her side in the palliative care unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. She leaves behind her husband of 57 years, Lester Elworthy; son, Kevin (Cathy) Elworthy, grandchildren,...

William 'Billy' Armstrong

Born In: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Born: 14/06/1935

Passed on: 03/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Billy passed away peacefully on April 3, 2013, at the An Cala palliative care unit, attended by his soulmate and partner, Susan. Born in Newmarket, Ont., June 14, 1935, to Arleigh and Vera (Ball), he adopted Cape Breton as his home after living in Toronto for many years. He served in the Canadian Navy during the Korean War and Armistice...

Herbert Christian Nymark

Passed on: 18/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend to all. Herb passed away on April 18, 2013, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Herb served in the Navy during the Second World War. After the war, Herb worked at Easter Light and Power and the Heavy Water Plant before starting his...

William 'Earl' MacLeod

Passed on: 18/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

William Earl MacLeod, of Royal Avenue, Sydney, passed away, at home, on Thursday, April 18, 2013. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late John ‘Jack’ and Margaret (Ferguson) MacLeod. A veteran of the Second World War, Earl served with the West Nova Scotia Regiment and the 45th Field Squadron Reserves, Sydney. An active member and employee...

Marion MacDonald

Born In: Trenton, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed on: 15/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Marion Esther MacDonald of Strathcona Street, Westmount, passed away Monday, April 15, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Trenton, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Bessie (Polly) Trenholm. Marion was a member of St. Andrew’s United Church, Sydney, and a former member of the Steelworkers and Sydney...