35 announcements for Sweeny Funeral Home

Mary "Ethel" Gay

Born In: Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 21/09/1924

Passed on: 15/04/2013

Published in the Summerside Journal Pioneer.

Mary “Ethel” (Martin) Gay passed away at Nakile Home for Special Care, Argyle, N.S., April 15, 2013. Born Sept. 21, 1924, in Petit de Grat, Cape Breton, N.S., to Emmanuel Martin (Port au Port, NL) and Irene Martell (Petit de Grat, NS), Ethel moved to Summerside with her parents when she was just a toddler. In October 1947 she married C....

Gordon Huntington

Born In: Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed on: 03/01/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with much sadness the family of Gordon Charles Huntington announce his peaceful passing at his home on Jan. 3, 2013, surrounded by his children and his adoring bride of 43 years, Elaine. Gord inspired us all, fighting his battle with cancer in the same faith-filled spirit that characterized his approach to all of the challenges and...

Lloyd Britten

Passed on: 06/12/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Lloyd James Britten, 85, of Bridgewater formerly from Sydney, passed away Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in D'escouse N.S., he was the son of the late James and Clara (Sampson) Britten. Lloyd is survived by his sons, Mike (Valerie), Big Pond, Matt (Shelley), Bridgewater, Lowell, Bridgewater,...

Diane Lucy (Dinah) Skinner

Passed on: 03/11/2012

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

66 of Riverport passed away peacefully on November 3, 2012 at the Halifax Infirmary. Born July 9, 1946 in St. Jacques, N.L. Diane was the daughter of the late Camillus and Agnes (Saint) McCarthy. She was a dedicated mother and wife who enjoyed cooking, knitting socks and mittens and pampering her family. She never let anyone leave her home...

Eliza d'Entremont

Born In: Lower West Pubnico, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 05/10/2012

Published in the Yarmouth Vanguard.

D’Entremont, Eliza May – 88, Bridgewater, Lunenburg Co., died on Friday, October 5, 2012 at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Lower West Pubnico, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Lucie (Surette) d’Entremont. Eliza “Betty” as she was known by family and friends had a great sense of adventure that led her on...

Wayne Bradford Dickson

Published in the New Glasgow News.

GOLD RIVER – Wayne Bradford Dickson, 73, of Gold River, formerly from Pictou County, passed away at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, NS on September 19, 2012 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease. He is survived by his spousal partner, Barbara Martin; his sons, Mark (Donna), Springhill; Dean (Paula) Oakville, Ontario; and...

Donna Peddle

Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 09/08/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Donna Peddle, 57, of Bridgewater passed away Aug. 9, 2012, in her home. Donna was a loving person who enjoyed music and was a faithful viewer of Coronation Street. She befriended everyone she met. She loved her pug Sheba as if she were one of her children. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of Anniemae Snow (Jim Snow – step father)....

Jennifer Gannon

Born In: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 05/07/1990

Passed in: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Passed on: 26/06/2012

Published in the Yarmouth Vanguard.

GANNON, Jennifer Dawn – 21, of Hubbards Point, Yarmouth Co., passed away in Misericordia Community Hospital in Edmonton on June 26, 2012. Born July 5, 1990 in Yarmouth, she was the daughter of Allen and Evelyn (Thibeau) Gannon. Jennifer graduated from High School in 2009 and was recently working at McDonalds. She was a beautiful young lady,...

Ruth Porter

Passed in: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 01/07/2012

Published in the Yarmouth Vanguard.

PORTER (Boyd), Ruth Viola - 97, of The Meadows Home for Special Care in Yarmouth, passed away on July 1, 2012 at The Meadows. A lifelong resident of Yarmouth, Ruth was a serving Soldier in the Salvation Army. She was also a member of the Women’s Ministry Group: the Home League. She volunteered at the Thrift Store among other activities. She...

William "Billy" Sherman

Born In: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 22/08/1933

Passed in: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 17/06/2012

Published in the Yarmouth Vanguard.

SHERMAN, William Wallace “Billy” – went home to be with his Lord and Saviour early Sunday morning, June 17, 2012 at the age of 78. Born August 22, 1933 in Yarmouth, he was a son of the late Everett and Mary (Dulong) Sherman. Billy fought his battle with cancer courageously for the last few months and was in Yarmouth Regional Hospital for...

Raymond Doucette

Born In: Springhaven, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 18/05/1942

Passed in: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 18/06/2012

Published in the Yarmouth Vanguard.

DOUCETTE, Raymond “Roughhouse” Jean – of Yarmouth, passed away at home on June 18, 2012 at the age of 70. Born May 18, 1942 in Springhaven, Yarmouth Co., N.S., he was a son of the late John and Rosalie (Melanson) Doucette. Raymond loved his children and was especially fond of spending time with them. People will remember Raymond as the...

Lloyd Dunlop

Born: 03/03/1919

Passed in: Canada
Passed on: 04/06/2012

Published in the Yarmouth Vanguard.

DUNLOP, Lloyd David Miller – 93, of Veteran’s Place in Yarmouth, passed away on June 4, 2012 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born March 3, 1919 in Birmingham, England, he was a son of the late David Dunlop. He later moved from Birmingham to River Denys in Cape Breton, where he was a wood cutter alongside his father before the Second World...

Kathryn Cunningham

Born In: Woods Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 01/07/1927

Passed in: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 04/06/2012

Published in the Yarmouth Vanguard.

CUNNINGHAM, Kathryn Elizabeth “Kay” – 84, of Cape Forchu, Yarmouth Co., passed away on June 4, 2012 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born July 1, 1927 in Woods Harbour, Shelburne Co., she was a daughter of the late Hartley and Elizabeth (Crowell) Nickerson. Kathryn was a member of the Pembroke Seniors Club. She was previously employed by...

Mary Pauline Hubbard

Born In: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 02/06/2012

Published in the Yarmouth Vanguard.

HUBBARD, Mary “Pauline” - 85, of Yarmouth, passed away at home on June 2, 2012. Born in Yarmouth, she was a daughter of the late William and Amelia (Connolly) Hubbard. Aunt Pauline is survived by her brother George “Hub” Hubbard, Brandon, MB; as well as several nephews and nieces across Canada. She was predeceased by brothers, Donald,...

Linda Doucette

Born In: Tusket, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 30/10/1948

Passed in: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 05/06/2012

Published in the Yarmouth Vanguard.

DOUCETTE, Linda Mae – 63, of Tusket, Yarmouth Co., passed away after a courageous battle with Scleroderma and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension on June 5, 2012, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born October 30, 1948 in Tusket, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Adele (Muise) LeBlanc. Linda began her career as a book keeper at Women's...

Malcolm Walker

Born In: Ellershouse, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Martins River, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 28/05/2012

Published in the Kings County Register.

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Malcolm Kenneth “Mac” Walker at home on May 28th 2012 in Martins River, Lunenburg County with his loving wife, and family at his side. Born in Ellershouse, Hants Co., he was the son of the late John Kenneth, and Mary Jane (Knight) Walker. For the past twenty years Mac was known to many as...

June Jayne

Born In: Canada
Born: 28/01/1944

Passed in: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 25/05/2012

Published in the Yarmouth Vanguard.

JAYNE, June Carolyn – 68, of Yarmouth, passed away on May 25, 2012 at Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born January 28, 1944 she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary Katherine (Saulnier) Burrill. June was a devoted member of the Salvation Army and volunteered at the Yarmouth Thrift Store. She loved gardening and her fish pond. June...

Harriette Nickerson

Born In: Clark's Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 14/06/1924

Passed in: Brooklyn, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 25/05/2012

Published in the Yarmouth Vanguard.

Nickerson, Harriette Lottie “Alma”- of Brooklyn Yarmouth County passed away May 25, 2012 at Villa St. Joseph Du Lac. Born in Clark’s Harbour, Shelburne County on June 14, 1924 of the late Vernon Nickerson and Minnie (Lowe). She was a member of the Brooklyn United Baptist Church. She was a cook for the fishermen on the Tusket Islands, and...

Yvonne Allen

Born In: Canada

Passed in: Canada
Passed on: 18/05/2012

Published in the Yarmouth Vanguard.

ALLEN (Sypher, Winchester), Yvonne Inez – 89, of Yarmouth, passed away suddenly on May 18, 2012 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in the picturesque village of Sandy Cove, Digby Co., she was a daughter of the late Scott and Inez (Manzer) Sypher. Yvonne’s greatest joy was her family and home, followed by dedication and faithfulness to...

Gertrude Cleveland

Born In: East Pubnico, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 18/01/1924

Passed in: Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
Passed on: 02/05/2012

Published in the Yarmouth Vanguard.

CLEVELAND, Gertrude Irene - It is with sadness that the family of Gertrude (Larkin) Cleveland announces her passing away peacefully at Marianhill, Pembroke on Monday, May 2, 2011 in her 88th year. She was born in East Pubnico, Yarmouth Co., on January 18, 1924. She was the youngest daughter of the late Francis A. Larkin and Gertrude L. Larkin....