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

Michael Craig Deveaux

Passed on: 01/10/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we, the family of Michael Craig Deveaux, age 56, announce his sudden passing at home with his family by his side on Monday, October 1, 2018. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of Alex and Ann Marilyn (Bramwell) Deveaux. Craig known to his friends and family as, “Bear”, worked for Servicom in Sydney for 12 years....

John James ‘Jim’ Yates

Passed on: 29/09/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

John James ‘Jim’ Yates, age 81, passed away on September 29, 2018 at Victoria Haven Nursing Home, Glace Bay with family by his side. Arrangements are under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay. To view the full obituary, proceed to our website at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.

Sadie Florence (Carmichael) Mac Cormack

Passed in: Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 26/09/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness, yet with divine peace and assurance, that we announce the Home-Going of our beloved mother Sadie Florence (Carmichael) Mac Cormack R.N., 93, of Wittenburg, N.S. and formerly of Glace Bay. On September 26, 2018 in Truro, Nova Scotia Sadie went into the presence of her Savior whom she loved and served faithfully. Although...

Mary Ursula O'Brien

Passed on: 26/09/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Ursula O’Brien, age 86 of Glace Bay, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Palliative Care Unit. Born in Glace Bay she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Coleman) Currie. Ursula was a loving, kind and devoted wife, mother, and friend to many. Her wit and selfless nature will be dearly...

Infant Rikki Elizabeth King

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our precious baby girl on September 20, 2018. Rikki is survived by her mother, Laurissa Chipman and her father, Richard King. She also survived by her brother, Nathan Chipman; sister, Haidley Lockman; grandparents, Helen King, Debbie and Wayne MacNamara; aunts, Rhea...

K. Kurtis ‘Uncle’ Mackie

Passed on: 20/09/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with grief-stricken hearts that we, the family of Kurtis Mackie (age 30) announce his sudden passing at home on September 20, 2018. Kurtis was the loving son of Kevin and Dollena (Saccary) Mackie, brother to Angela, devoted uncle to Wyatt and Elin, grandson of Thelma (Currie) Mackie, godfather to Emma and Chloe, and boyfriend to Kaily...

Helga Losier

Born In: Lunenburg, Germany

Passed on: 18/09/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful woman, Helga Losier, age 68 on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney with her loving daughters at her side. Born in Lunenburg, Germany, Helga had many titles in her life. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...

Rev. Samuel Raymond Purchase

Born: 23/09/1917

Passed on: 10/06/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With deep regret, the Purchase family acknowledges the death of Rev. Samuel Raymond Purchase on June 10, 2018 in Ottawa, at the blessed age of 100. Born September 23, 1917 in Charles Brook NL, he was called to the ministry at an early age and went on to serve many United Church congregations in the Atlantic region, Glovertown, Curling, and Bay...

Ethel Lillian Barrett

Passed on: 12/09/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Ethel Lillian Barrett, age 95 of Seaview Manor on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, Ethel was the daughter of the late Fred and Lillian (Buckland) Wadden. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Ethel was a long time resident...

Laurie Blanchard

Passed on: 09/09/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Laurie Blanchard, at the age of 63. Laurie passed away at home on Sunday, September 9, 2018. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of Lorraine and the late Charles McKinnon. At a young age she worked for Maritime Tel & Tel in Glace Bay, after that she worked in housekeeping at Seaview...

Leona Marie Morrison

Passed on: 06/09/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Leona Marie Morrison, age 58, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, partner, sister, aunt and friend. Leona passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of Mary Carmella (nee Ross) and the late James ‘Ippie’ Morrison....

Song Huang

Born In: China

Passed on: 04/09/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Mr. Song Huang, age 85 of Glace Bay, passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Canton, China, he was the son of the late Yik Jing and Toyki (Mah) Huang. Song worked as the Secretary of County #6 in Tai Shan, China. He was also in charge of a number of construction projects for the county’s public works back...

Song Huang

Passed on: 04/09/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Mr. Song Huang, age 85 of Glace Bay, passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the Glace Bay Hospital. The full obituary and time of the visitation and funeral service will be announced by V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.

Howard Peach Jr.

Born: 12/06/1945

Passed on: 26/08/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with profound sadness that we, the family of Howard Peach Jr., 73, announce his passing peacefully at home with his family by his side on Sunday, August 26, 2018. Born June 12, 1945, he was the son of Gertrude (Nearing) Peach and the late Howard Peach. Growing up in Port Morien, he loved sports and played hockey for St. Michaels High...

Bernard Victor Seward

Passed on: 21/08/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts our family announce the passing of our father, Bernie, age 80 on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the Glace Bay hospital with family by his side. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Henry and Rose Seward. He is survived by sons, Joseph, Raymond and Gary (Darlene); grandchildren, Olivia, Adam, Susan, Amy, Jeffrey,...

RITA MCINNIS

Passed on: 03/08/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Rita (Tiller) McInnis, age 96 was reunited with her loving husband Augustus “Gussie” when she slipped away at Glace Bay General Hospital on Friday, August 3, 2018. Dianne and her sisters would like to extend sincere gratitude to the nursing staff in ward Three South for their kind and compassionate care of their Mom. Rita and Gussie...

Roderick Kerr 'Roddie' Daigle

Passed on: 01/08/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We the family of Roderick Kerr “Roddie” Daigle 37, regret to announce the passing of our dear son and brother on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Roddie was the light in all our lives. He always had a smile for everyone, especially his dad and only wanted love in return. We believe Roddie received all his...

John 'Hallie' Bourgeois

Passed on: 13/05/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

John “Hallie” Bourgeois who passed away on May 13, 2018, will have a Funeral Mass of celebration on Saturday August 4, 2018 at 10 a.m. in St. Anne’s Church, Glace Bay with Fr. Norman MacPhee officiating. A luncheon will follow in the church foyer. Interment will take place in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Glace Bay. Arrangements are under the...

ERIC MACKAY

Born: 12/02/1944

Passed on: 26/07/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with a heavy heart that I, Lindy (Morford) MacKay, announce the passing of my loving husband, soul mate and best friend, Eric, which took place at the Palliative Care Unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital on July 26, 2018. Eric was born in Glace Bay on February 12, 1944, the youngest child of Torrey and Jennie (MacPherson) MacKay. He grew...

Eric MacKay

Passed on: 26/07/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Eric MacKay, 74, husband of (Linda Morford) and long-time teacher passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. The full obituary will be in Saturday’s edition of the post. Arrangements are under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. ( www.vjmcgillivray.ca)