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

Anita Graham

Passed on: 02/11/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family of the late Anita Graham, who passed away November 2, 2017, will be celebrating a memorial service in her memory. This service, officiated by lay Minister Martha MacDonald will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, July 29, 2018. All are invited to attend, pay their last respects and help us celebrate Nita’s life. A reception with light...

Wayne Howie

Passed on: 21/07/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Wayne Howie, 79, who passed away on June 21, 2018 will have a visitation on July 28, 2018 (Saturday) from 12 (noon) until 1:45 p.m. followed by a Masonic service and then a funeral service at 2 p.m., all in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Rev. Louie Ihasz officiating. Interment at a later date in Forest Haven...

Lillian Mary (Wadden) Giovannetti

Passed on: 21/07/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Lillian Mary (Wadden) Giovannetti, Port Morien, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Seaview Manor, Glace Bay, on July 21, 2018. She was born on January 20, 1927, to Adrian and Ethel Wadden and entered this world weighing a mere 3 pounds. Kept alive in a shoebox on a coal-oven door, she thrived under the constant care of her...

Peter Nickelo

Passed on: 16/07/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Peter Nickelo, age 80 passed away peacefully on Monday, July 16, 2018 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Peter and Margaret (Cooper) Nickelo. Peter was employed in the coal mines for over 30 years. He was a handyman around the house; fixing and building things was something he truly enjoyed. He was a very...

James ‘Jimmy’ Nicholson

Passed on: 12/07/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with a broken heart that I announce the sudden passing of my son and best friend, James (Jimmy) Bernard Nicholson, 55 on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at home. Born January 20, 1963, he was a lifetime resident of Dominion. Jimmy was a very kind soul who was always willing to lend a helping hand to both his family and friends whether it be...

Joan Tarso

Passed on: 11/07/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a wonderful and sincere woman; a loving mother, grandmother, sister, companion, aunt and friend. Joan, age 69, passed away with her loving family at her side on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, in the Intensive Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, she was the...

Clifford Russell Hopkins

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Clifford Russell Hopkins, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 30, 2018, at the An Cala Palliative Care Unit, CBRH with his loving family by his side. Born in Doctor’s Cove to Herbert Hopkins and Edith (Kenney) Hopkins, Cliff moved to Port Morien in 1948. It was then he met Kaye, the love of his life. They were married for 58 years...

Joe ‘Junior’ Clements

Passed on: 29/06/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Joe ‘Junior’ Clements, age 83, on Friday, June 29, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Joseph and Bridgett (Hart) Clements. He loved hunting deer and rabbit in his younger years. He was also an avid Toronto...

Rhoda Jean Dowe, RN

Passed on: 13/05/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The funeral service for Rhoda Jean (Cornforth) Dowe, RN, age 78, will be held this Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 2 p.m. in the Baptist Church, Glace Bay followed by a reception. Rhoda passed away on May 13, 2018. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of V. J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay. To view the complete obituary or make an...

Ronald A. "Ron" MacDonald

Born: 29/07/1933

Passed on: 26/06/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ronald A. MacDonald ‘Ron’ on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Dominion on July 29,1933, he was the son of the late Ernie and Christine ‘Tina’ (Campbell) MacDonald. Ron’s career spanned a few areas, initially working with Sydney Louisburg...

Margaret Jean Neary

Passed on: 26/06/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heartfelt sadness that we, the family of Margaret Jean Neary, aged 98, announce her passing on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Victoria Haven Nursing Home, Glace Bay, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Victoria Village, Newfoundland on December 22, 1919, she was the daughter of the late William and Ellen (Penney) Cole. Margaret was...

Wayne Lester Howie

Passed on: 21/06/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Wayne Lester Howie, age 79, after a short but intense struggle with colon cancer on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the Glace Bay General Hospital. Dad was born on October 18, 1938 in Glace Bay to Vera (Hillier) and Lester Howie. He was raised on South Street and graduated from Morrison High School...

Wayne Howie

Passed on: 21/06/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Wayne Howie, age 79 passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the Glace Bay Hospital. The complete obituary will be posted at a later date by V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay, www.vjmcgillivray.ca.

Genevieve Eileen MacGilivary

Passed on: 15/06/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts and deep sorrow that we, the family, announce the passing of Genevieve Eileen MacGilivary, age 58, who lived on 86 Nolan’s Lane. Eileen died peacefully at the Glace Bay Hospital on Friday, June 15, 2018 at 10:10 p.m. She left this world holding her loving mother’s hand and into the awaiting arms of our heavenly...

Ruth MacLeod

Passed on: 14/06/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family of Ruth MacLeod of Tower Road, announce her passing at Glace Bay Hospital on June 14, 2018, following a brief illness. Born in Glace Bay May 2 ,1936, to the late John Archibald and Ruth (Freeman) MacDonald. She is survived by daughters, Debbie (Elmer) Boutilier and Heather (Eddie) MacDonald; sons,...

Genevieve Eileen MacGillivary

Passed on: 15/06/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Genevieve Eileen MacGillivary, age 58, passed away at Glace Bay Hospital on June 15, 2018 with her loving family by her side. A full obituary with the times and dates will be announced in tomorrow’s edition. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Online condolences to the...

RUTH MACLEOD

Passed on: 14/06/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Ruth Macleod, age 82, passed away at Glace Bay Hospital, on June 14, 2018, with her loving family by her side. The full obituary with the times and dates will be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the care of V.J. McGillivray Funeral home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Online condolences to the family may be expressed...

John Angus McEachern

Passed on: 04/06/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

John Angus McEachern, age 91, of Taigh Na Mara, Glace Bay and a Veteran of World War 2, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Reserve Mines, he was the son of the late Alex and Catherine (Fennell) McEachern. John was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was employed in Toronto as a brakeman...

Francis Shane MacDougall

Passed on: 03/06/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness, that we the family announce the sudden passing of Shane MacDougall, age 49 from Donkin on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the CBRH, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, Shane was the son of Mary (Baxter) MacDougall and the late Francis “Frank” MacDougall. Shane was employed with the Department of Justice as a Correctional Officer...

Donna (Bates) Tracey

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Donna Marie Tracey, age 64 of Dominion, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney after a brief illness. Born in Glace Bay, Donna was the daughter of the late Aloysius and Margie (Higgins) Bates. Donna was a very compassionate and devoted mother. She enjoyed knitting, dancing, playing darts and going to...