583 announcements for Sydney Memorial Chapel

Austin 'Bud' Gallivan

Passed on: 14/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father and grandfather Samuel Austin ‘Bud’ Gallivan, of Whitney Pier, Sydney. After a brief illness, he passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at the Palliative Care Unit of Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Thomas and Eva...

Alan Leith

Born: 09/08/1946

Passed on: 11/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with saddened and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our father, Alan Robert Leith, at home, on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Alan was born in Sydney on August 9, 1946 to the late Bernard (Bernie) Leith and Sonya (Gluck) Leith. Alan is survived by Anne Louise (MacDonald) Leith; their four children, Amanda (Fred MacIntosh),...

Joseph Mohanna ‘Joe’ Hajjar

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Joseph Mohanna ‘Joe’ Hajjar passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Zahlé, Lebanon, in 1929, he was the youngest child of the late Mohanna and Nabiha (Richa) Hajjar. In 1955, Joe came to Canada to join his brother, sister and mother to start a new life...

Ann Pezzareallo

Born: 15/04/1949

Passed on: 01/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother, wife and sister, Ann Marie Pezzareallo on Monday, April 1, 2013. Born in Sydney on April 15, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Dragutin ‘Charles’ and Margaret ‘Peggy’ Racki. Ann was known for her fine cooking skills, sense of...

Robert Dunn

Passed on: 01/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family of Robert Gregory Dunn of Victoria Road, Sydney, announce his passing on Monday, April 1, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Whelan) Dunn. Robert was a member of St. Theresa’s parish, Sydney. He was employed with Cape Breton...

Elizabeth 'Colie' Coleman-White

Born: 24/02/1917

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. Born in Sydney, N.S., on Feb. 24, 1917, she was the daughter of the late John and Agnes Coleman. Colie, as she was known to family and friends, was a lifelong parishioner of Sacred Heart parish,...

Paulette Samson-Phalen

Passed on: 02/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our wife, mother, meme, sister and friend Paulette who died at home surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Arichat, N.S., to the late Kathleen (Landry) and Daniel Samson. She was predeceased by her brother, Dean. Paulette is survived by her loving...

Donald William 'Billy' Hannam

Passed on: 31/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

William ‘Billy’ Hannam, 65, of Sydney passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Percy and Sadie (MacAulay) Hannam. Billy was a faithful member of Bethel Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed spending his summer evenings at the Sydney waterfront. Billy is survived by his...

Norman 'Ross' MacDonald

Passed on: 25/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Norman ‘Ross’ MacDonald, of Sydney, passed away at home on Monday, March 25, 2013. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Lauchlin and Ella (Jefferson) MacDonald of Dutch Brook. He is survived by his former wife, Sarah ‘Sally’ MacDonald, Coxheath; their three sons, William MacDonald, Sydney, Ross MacDonald, Halifax and G. David...

Ruby Ross

Passed on: 27/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family, are saddened to announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Ruby Joyce Ross, of Atlantic Street, Sydney, on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at home. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Hazel (MacLeod) Dixon. Ruby was a member of St. Theresa’s parish and also, a very active member of the CNIB. Surviving...

Marjorie (MacGillivray) Reid

Born: 15/03/1912

Passed on: 27/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family of Marjorie Reid, announce her passing on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Gabarus, N.S., March 15, 1912, she was the daughter of the late John and Eleanor (Gray) MacGillivray. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Marjorie was a...

Elta Duguid

Published in the Moncton Times & Transcript.

DUGUID, ELTA - Elta (Wilbur) Duguid died peacefully in Drew Nursing Home, Sackville, NB, on March 23, 2013, at the age of 103. She was born in New Horton, Albert Co., NB, lived in Sydney, NS, from 1940 - 2000, and then in Moncton, NB. Elta was the daughter of the late Capt. Alvin Wilbur and the late Martha Cox. She is survived by her daughter,...

Elta (Wilbur) Duguid

Passed on: 23/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Elta (Wilbur) Duguid died peacefully in Drew Nursing Home, Sackville, N.B., on March 23, 2013, at the age of 103. She was born in New Horton, Albert Co., N.B., lived in Sydney, N.S., from 1940 - 2000, and then in Moncton, N.B. Elta was the daughter of the late Capt. Alvin Wilbur and the late Martha Cox. She is survived by her daughter, Verne...

William 'Danny' Fraser

Passed on: 19/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

William Daniel Fraser, of Westmount Road, Westmount, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at home. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Seward and Caroline (Morrison) Fraser. Danny was very involved with the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He was formerly employed with Mason’s Wholesale and a lover of Celtic Music. Surviving...

Ronald Durdle

Passed on: 20/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Ronald Durdle, of Grace Street, New Waterford, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Peter and Rachel (Piercy) Durdle. Ronald was a mechanic by trade. Surviving are his wife, Margaret (Penney); daughter, Karen (Dennis) Keskikyla, Ont.; sons, Peter...

Hugh Tweedie

Born In: Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 22/06/1941

Passed on: 16/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Hugh John Tweedie announce his sudden passing on Saturday, March 16, 2013, while in Florida. Born on June 22, 1941, in Amherst, N.S., he was the son of the late Jack and Betty Tweedie. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his parents-in-law, Loran and Bette Shaw and an adored and special...

Emily 'Emilia' Peck

Passed on: 19/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family of Emily Peck, announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, and grandmother. Emily passed away at home on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Guisseppi and Maria Polegato. She was raised in Trout Brook, and spent her married...

Stewart Ward

Born: 01/03/1954

Passed on: 10/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With sadness we announce the death of Stewart Arnold Ward on March 10, 2013, in Mississauga, Ont., after a brief illness. Stewart was born in Sydney on March 1, 1954, son of the late Ralph and Katherine (Kay Howie) Ward. He spent his early years in Sydney River, working at Woolco in the automotive department and for Municipal Ready Mix. Though...

Hugh Tweedie

Published in the Fredericton Daily Gleaner.

TWEEDIE, HUGH - 71, Sydney - It is with heavy hearts that the family of Hugh John Tweedie announce his sudden passing on Saturday, March 16, 2013, while in Florida. Born on June 22, 1941, in Amherst, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late Jack and Betty Tweedie. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his parents-in-law, Loran and Bette Shaw...

Hugh Tweedie

Born In: Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 22/06/1941

Passed on: 16/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Hugh John Tweedie announce his sudden passing on Saturday, March 16, 2013, while in Florida. Born on June 22, 1941, in Amherst, N.S., he was the son of the late Jack and Betty Tweedie. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his parents-in-law, Loran and Bette Shaw and an adored and special...