210 announcements for Francis Funeral Home

Mary 'Theresa' MacIsaac

Mary 'Theresa' MacIsaac

Passed on: 03/10/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother Mary Theresa McIssac after a courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, Oct. 3, 2014 at the QEII, VG Site. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the oldest daughter of the late Wilfred and Mary (MacNeil) McIssac. Theresa is survived by her daughters, Jenise Taylor, Koleane MacIntyre,...

Patricia Walke

Patricia Walke

Born: 18/07/1922

Passed on: 30/09/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We the family, are saddened to announce the passing of our dear mother Patricia Walke. She passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 30, 2014, with her loving family, including her dog Nicki, by her side. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Born in Sydney Mines on July 18, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Charles...

John 'Moses' Leach

John 'Moses' Leach

Born: 13/01/1959

Passed on: 02/09/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we, the family announce the sudden and unexpected death of our father John 'Moses' Leach on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014, at home. Born in Sydney Mines on Jan. 15, 1959, he was a son of Shirley (Oxford) Tremblay and the late John 'Jack' Leach. John will forever be remembered for his quick wit, jokes...

John Raymond 'Moses' Leach

John Raymond 'Moses' Leach

Passed on: 02/09/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

John 'Moses' Leach, 55, of Little Pond passed away at home on Sept. 2, 2014. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and the complete obituary will appear in Friday’s edition of the Cape Breton Post. Arrangements are under the direction of Francis Funeral Home, Main Street, Sydney Mines.

Ann MacDonald

Ann MacDonald

Born: 11/07/1938

Passed on: 11/07/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Ann (Nan) Eugenia (Davis) MacDonald passed away at home on Friday, July 11, 2014. She was born to the late Albert Davis and Kathleen (MacNeil) Davis on July 11, 1938. Nan attended elementary school and high school in Sydney Mines. She then attended the St. Elizabeth School of Nursing to pursue a career in X-Ray Technology where she graduated...

Mary (Cordeau) Crane

Mary (Cordeau) Crane

Born: 17/07/1918

Passed on: 02/07/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Mary (Cordeau) Crane died peacefully on July 2, 2014, at the CND Health Care Center in Sydney, N.S. Born in Florence, Cape Breton on July 17, 1918, she was the eldest child of the late Jean Pierre and Emma (Fortune) Cordeau. Mary received her early education at Notre Dame School in Sydney Mines. She was the organist at Immaculate Conception...

William 'Jimmy' Hawkins

William 'Jimmy' Hawkins

Passed on: 30/06/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts and sadness that we announce the passing of William 'Jimmy' Hawkins on Saturday, June 30, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in 1933, Jimmy was the son of the late John and Mary (Laffin) Hawkins. Jimmy was an avid sports fan and could be found watching his beloved Leafs or Blue...

Donald  MacKinnon

Donald MacKinnon

Passed on: 21/06/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We regret to announce the passing of our father, Donald MacKinnon, at the Northside General Hospital on June 21, 2014 Born in Sydney Mines, he was a son of the late Daniel and Kate MacKinnon. Donald was employed as a welder and was a proud member of local 682 for 41 years. He served for 10 years as a member of the RCR - Paratrooper with the...

Brian MacNeil

Brian MacNeil

Born: 08/01/1959

Passed in: Westmount, Canada
Passed on: 21/06/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Brian Joseph MacNeil on Saturday June 21, 2014 at the Northside General Hospital, with his family by his side. Born in Sydney on January 8, 1959, he was the son of Barbara (MacKinnon) and the Late Jack MacNeil. Brian was employed with Sydco fuels as an oil delivery driver, where he...

Alexander 'Sandy' MacInnis

Alexander 'Sandy' MacInnis

Passed on: 15/06/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Alexander MacInnis on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born and raised in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late John and Christena (MacAskill) MacInnis. Sandy was a retired coal miner, he worked for Devco for 33 years. Sandy could often be found on the...

Mildred Fraser

Mildred Fraser

Passed on: 05/06/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother Mildred Marie Fraser, 91, on June 5, 2014 at the Northside General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Donald Anthony and Margaret MacNeil. Mom was a 50 year member of the Holy Family Parish CWL. She greatly enjoyed her Tuesday night...

Dorothy Hawboldt

Dorothy Hawboldt

Born: 15/05/1921

Passed on: 29/05/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Dorothy Hawboldt died peacefully surrounded by her family at Harbourstone Enhanced Care in Sydney, on May 29, 2014. Dorothy was born and raised in Sydney Mines. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Annie (Jones) MacLean. Dorothy graduated from Sydney Mines High School and worked at the British Canadian Co-op. After raising her family,...

Evangeline Harrietha

Evangeline Harrietha

Passed on: 19/04/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Evangeline Harrietha, 83, of Mill Creek passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Saturday, April 19, 2014, at home. Born in Mill Creek, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Margaret Jane (Jessome) Marsh. She was a member of St. Joseph Church, Bras d'Or, and Bras d'Or Senior and Pensioners Club. Surviving are her...

Ronald McManaman

Ronald McManaman

Born: 04/09/1935

Passed on: 09/04/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ron on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Born Sept. 4, 1935, he was the son of the late Joseph and Beatrice McManaman. He was a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He is survived by his wife Lextelle of 50 years; daughter, Marla, Oshawa, Ont.;...

Lois Currie

Lois Currie

Passed on: 09/03/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lois Ann Currie, (Swan) announces her peaceful passing with sons by her side at Northside General Hospital, Sunday, March 9, 2014. Born in Sydney Mines, N.S., in 1934, Lois was the daughter of the late George and Catherine (Marsh) Swan. Lois loved her family, politics, sports and cards. She was a...

Rachel Ann 'Nancy' Young

Rachel Ann 'Nancy' Young

Born: 30/06/1928

Passed on: 08/03/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Rachel Ann (Nancy) Young on March 8, 2014, at home. Born in George's River, she was the daughter of the late George and Rose Cartwright. Nancy was a devoted mother of 10 children, she will be remembered as a kind and generous lady who was involved in her community. She spent many hours quietly...

Lois (Swan) Currie

Lois (Swan) Currie

Passed on: 09/03/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lois Ann Currie, (Swan) announces her peaceful passing with sons by her side at Northside General Hospital, Sunday, March 9, 2014. Born in Sydney Mines, N.S., in 1934, Lois was the daughter of the Late George and Catherine (Marsh) Swan. Lois loved her family, politics, sports and cards. She was a...

Christina 'Loretta' MacNeil

Christina 'Loretta' MacNeil

Passed in: Halifax, Canada
Passed on: 03/03/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Died peacefully at her home on March 7, 2014, in Halifax after a long struggle with Alzheimers. She was born to Joseph and Christie Ann (Jobes) MacNeil and grew up on Convent Street in Sydney Mines. She was always very proud of her Celtic heritage. Her long nursing career started in 1951, when she graduated from St. Joseph Hospital in Glace...

Irene Wilena Young

Irene Wilena Young

Born: 15/12/1925

Passed on: 01/03/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with saddened hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of Irene (Jessome) Young on March 1, 2014, at Victoria Haven Nursing Home, Glace Bay. She resided there for the past two and a half years with her loving, surrogate family. Born in Bras d’Or on Dec. 15, 1925, Irene was the daughter of the late James and Margaret (Jessome)...

Gordon Albert Morinet

Gordon Albert Morinet

Born: 28/10/1937

Passed on: 27/02/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We the family of Gordon Morinet, with great sorrow, announce his passing on Feb. 27, 2014, after a brief battle with cancer. Gordon was born the son of the late Albert and Geraldine (Quain) Morinet, on Oct. 28, 1937. Loving grandson of the Late Archie and Sarah Mercer and Agnes (Bernie) Nearing and loving son-in-law of the late Elizabeth and...

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