1562 announcements for V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home (Glace Bay)

Neila MacKinnon

Neila MacKinnon

Passed on: 27/06/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with profound sadness that we, the family of Neila MacKinnon, age 80 announce her unexpected passing on June 27, 2019 at her residence in Glace Bay. Neila was a much-loved daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Neila was born November 9, 1938 to the late Wilfrid and Neila (Morrison) MacKinnon of Glace Bay. She was a long-time employee with the...

Mary Catherine (Mercer)  Cochrane

Mary Catherine (Mercer) Cochrane

Passed on: 14/06/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, Mary, age 86, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 14th, 2019 at the CBRH, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sabine (Odo) Mercer. Mary was a wonderful, kind, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mary...

Edgar Leblanc

Edgar Leblanc

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The Funeral Mass for Edgar LeBlanc, age 91 of Glace Bay will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 10 a.m. in St. Anne’s Church, Glace Bay followed by a reception in the church foyer. Interment in MacLeod’s Crossing Cemetery. Fr. Duaine Devereaux presiding. Edgar passed away peacefully on April 8, 2019 in Dartmouth, NS. In lieu of flowers,...

Jane 'Jenny'  Burke

Jane 'Jenny' Burke

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The Funeral Service for Jenny Burke, age 97 who passed away on February 22, 2019 at CBRH, Sydney will be held this Saturday, June 8th at 11 a.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay, Fr. Duaine Devereaux presiding. Interment in St. Anne’s Cemetery. The family would like to extend a sincere...

Anna Marie  Dearing

Anna Marie Dearing

Passed on: 25/02/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The burial for Anna Marie Dearing, age 65, who passed away on February 25, 2019 will be held this Saturday, June 1st at 2 p.m. in Greenwood Cemetery, Glace Bay. Rev. Alison Etter officiating. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at: www. vjmcgillivray.ca.

Helen  MacDonald

Helen MacDonald

Passed on: 24/05/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Helen MacDonald, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, neighbour and friend on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Palliative Care Unit at Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Helen was born on June 26, 1925, the morning after the company stores were burned...

Mary Audrey MacDonald

Mary Audrey MacDonald

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mary Audrey MacDonald on Friday, May 24, 2019, at Seaview Manor, with her children and son-in-law, Bill, by her side. Born in Glace Bay in 1933, Audrey was the eldest daughter of the late Angus (Rannie H) and Mildred (Gillis) MacDonald. Audrey is survived by her...

Eugene Thaddeus ‘Teddy’  Saccary

Eugene Thaddeus ‘Teddy’ Saccary

Passed on: 20/05/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, Teddy Saccary, age 93, on Monday, May 20th, 2019 at Taigh Na Mara, Glace Bay. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Mose and Catherine (McKinnon) Saccary and loving husband of the late Bertha...

Michael Lawrence ‘Mickey’  MacDonald

Michael Lawrence ‘Mickey’ MacDonald

Passed on: 20/05/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With heavy hearts, we the family, regret to announce the passing of Michael Lawrence ‘Mickey’ MacDonald on May 20, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital following a brief illness. Mickey was born on September 13, 1945 to the late Michael Bernard and Hattie (Boudreau) MacDonald. Mickey worked as a sheet metal and roofer for local 56 for...

Catherine  MacKenzie

Catherine MacKenzie

Passed on: 23/02/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother. Catherine MacKenzie gently passed away at the age of 101 with her family at her side on February 23, 2019 at the Hamilton Ontario General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Pauline MacDonald. She was predeceased by her husband, the love of...

William 'Sonny' Talbot

William 'Sonny' Talbot

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

William “Sonny” Talbot, age 83 of Glace Bay, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the CBRH, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late William and Margaret Catherine (Mitchell) Talbot. Sonny served in the Canadian Navy for several years and travelled all over the world; he was the C.O. at the Glace Bay Armouries and also...

Walter Joseph 'Diddy' McNeil

Walter Joseph 'Diddy' McNeil

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Walter Joseph "Diddy" McNeil, age 82 of Reserve Mines passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 at home. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Jack and Effie (Steele) McNeil. Diddy was a shy and quiet man who loved golf; either as a caddy or a player. He spent many a day at Lingan Golf Club. He was well known and respected and was a very...

Walter Joseph MacNeil

Walter Joseph MacNeil

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Walter Joseph MacNeil, age 82 of Reserve Mines passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 at home. The full obituary will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Chapel and Reception Centre, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. On line condolences to the family can be expressed at:...

Gerald ‘Shrimp’  Finlayson

Gerald ‘Shrimp’ Finlayson

Passed on: 10/05/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Gerald ‘Shrimp’ Finlayson of Reserve Mines on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney, NS. Born in Reserve Mines, he was the son of Daniel and Margaret (MacLeod) Finlayson. Shrimp worked as a fireman at the Point Edward Naval Base and finished his career with...

Lawrence Joseph ‘Larry’  MacDonald

Lawrence Joseph ‘Larry’ MacDonald

Passed on: 10/05/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Lawrence Joseph ‘Larry’ MacDonald, age 91, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at the CBRH, Sydney. Born in Reserve Mines, he was the son of the late John and Nora (MacDonald) MacDonald. Larry was a devout catholic and member of Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay, ’Caledonia’. He worked in the coal mines for over 40 years and enjoyed every...

Daniel ‘Donnie’ Wiseman

Daniel ‘Donnie’ Wiseman

Passed on: 19/12/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The Funeral Mass for Donnie Wiseman, age 76, who passed away on December 19, 2018 will be celebrated on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 10 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay followed by a reception and interment in the parish cemetery. Fr. Norman MacPhee officiating. Memorial donations in memory of Donnie may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society,...

Sgt. Roland Frederick 'Rollie' Coombes

Sgt. Roland Frederick 'Rollie' Coombes

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Sgt. (Retd) Roland Fredrick Coombes “Rollie”, age 72 passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at his residence in Glace Bay. Born in Halifax, he was the son of Margaret Winnifred (Cox) Coombes and the late Roland Alexander Coombes. Rollie enlisted in The Canadian Armed Forces 15 November 1963. He served 27 years and retired in September 1990....

Michael Allen Abbott

Michael Allen Abbott

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We are completely heartbroken to announce the untimely death of 48-year-old Michael Allen Abbott of Ben Eoin on May 6, 2019. Proud father of Dylan (Collette LeBlanc) of whom he was excited to be welcoming back home to Cape Breton. Loving husband of 25 years, to his biggest fan and best friend, Wendy; brothers, Robert (Jackie) of Halifax, NS and...

Shirley Traboulsee

Shirley Traboulsee

Passed on: 06/05/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Traboulsee, age 81, of Glace Bay on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Ferris and Helen (Lappin) Trabousee. In her earlier years she worked as an accountant for the Community Hospital. She was a member of...

Garfield Robert  White

Garfield Robert White

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of Garfield Robert White, age 78 of Glace Bay who passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the CBRH, Sydney after a brief illness. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Robert and Gertrude (Coffin) White. Garfield was employed for over 35 years with Sobeys Grocery Store in...

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