122 announcements for MacAskill's Funeral Home

Abraham Peck

Born: 25/01/1956

Passed on: 06/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear son, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, nephew and great friend to all, Abraham Francis Peck of Wagmatcook First Nation. Abraham passed away peacefully in the early hours of June 6, 2013, surrounded by his family and friends, after a year-long battle with cancer at the...

Calvin Hillier

Passed on: 05/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Calvin H. Hillier passed away at the Victoria County Memorial on June 5, 2013, with his beloved wife of 53 years at his side. He was the son of the late Herbert and Mary (Bonnell) Hillier. Born in Whitney Pier, Calvin resided there until retiring to Skir Dhu 24 Years ago. Calvin worked at Sydney Steel as millwright and shift foreman of his...

Dr. Charles Clifford Anderson

Passed on: 11/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We regret to announce the sudden passing of Dr. Charles Clifford Anderson, 54, in Halifax on May 11, 2013. He was born in Baddeck, N.S. He was the son of the late Mary Anderson (Hutchison) and Clifford Anderson. He was a graduate of Baddeck Rural High School in 1976 where he excelled as a student. He continued on to obtain a BSc at Dalhousie...

Bridget (Basque) Isadore

Born: 02/02/1942

Passed on: 30/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected death of our beloved mother, wife, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, Bridget Ann Isadore of Wagmatcook First Nation. She was the eldest daughter of the late Simon and Mary Rose (Pierro) Basque. Bridget enjoyed travelling especially to the annual pilgrimage to St. Ann’s in Quebec....

Edward Francis Pierro

Passed on: 24/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Edward Francis Pierro, 42, of Wagmatcook, N.S., passed away April 24, 2013, at the QE II Hospital Halifax. Born in Baddeck, he was the son of the late Roderick and Mary (Isadore) Pierro. He was known for his laughter, good company, crazy stories and his outgoing attitude towards outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing. Edward worked in...

Mabel Katherine MacKenzie

Passed on: 21/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our aunt, greataunt, great-greataunt, sister-in-law and friend, Mabel Katherine MacKenzie on April 21, 2013. She passed away peacefully at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital. Mabel was born Nov. 19, 1918, in Middle River, and was the daughter of the late Murdock and Agnes (MacLennan)...

Dolena Matheson

Passed on: 31/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It’s with saddened hearts we announce the passing of Dolena Ann Matheson, March 31, 2013, at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital. Born in Baddeck N.S., she was the daughter of the late C.D. and Christie (MacLennan) MacRae. She was the Presiding Worthy Matron of Victoria chapter OES, Baddeck, Past Matron, Dr. Gordon MacLeod chapter Port...

Margaret Purves

Born In: Québec, Canada
Born: 21/06/1917

Passed on: 21/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Margaret Augusta Purves passed away on March 21, 2013 at Alderwood Rest Home. She was the daughter of (the late) William Henry Tutty and Irene Rice. Margaret was born in Lachine, Que. on June 21, 1917. The family moved to North Sydney, then to Brooklyn in Queen's County, N.S. When she married she moved back to North Sydney. Since 1967 she...

Lillian Dorothy (Rogers) MacDonald

Born In: Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada

Passed on: 20/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It’s with saddened hearts we announce the passing of Lillian Dorothy MacDonald at Alderwood Guest Home, Baddeck, on March 20, 2013. Born in Sussex, N.B., June 5, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Hazel (Carpenter) Rogers. She came to Tarbot, N.S., at a young age with the late Lauchie and Gwen Pottie. Lillian was a hard...

Charlene 'Charly' Lafford-Bernard

Born: 07/05/2011

Passed on: 12/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that the family announce the passing of their precious little Angel Charlene Catherine Lafford-Bernard ‘Charly’ of Wagmatcook First Nation, two-years old. Born May 7, 2011, at Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney N.S. She passed away suddenly but peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at the...

Janet M. Probert

Passed on: 15/02/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janet Probert, on Feb. 15, 2013, at the Northside General Hospital. Janet was born in West Middle River, and was the daughter of the late William and Rachel (MacQuarrie) Probert. She is survived by one brother, William (Pat) Probert, North Sydney; one sister, Laura Smith, North Sydney;...

Margaret Jane Shaw

Passed on: 10/02/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Margaret Jane Shaw, 92, passed away peacefully at Northside General Hospital on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. She was the last member of her family. Born June 21, 1920, in Tarbotvale, Victoria County, she was the daughter of the late Angus and Dinah MacLeod. She married her husband, Dan Shaw in 1938 and lived in Tarbotvale until moving to...

Sadie Mae MacAskill

Born: 25/03/1949

Passed on: 06/02/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Sadie Mae MacAskill of North River Bridge, Victoria County, died Feb. 6, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born March 25, 1949, at Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm Jim MacAskill and Dolena (MacLeod) MacAskill. She is survived by two brothers, Lloyd (Delores) and Mel, both of...

Angus Carmichael

Passed on: 22/01/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Angus Robert Carmichael died at home in St. Ann’s Bay, Victoria County, Jan. 22, 2013. He was the son of the late Capt. Angus Carmichael and Katherine (MacDonald) Carmichael. He is survived by his brother, Dan Carmichael and his wife, Marlene, Natick, Mass.; nephews, Alan Carmichael, Holliston, Mass., and Mark Carmichael, Natick, Mass.;...

Charles Edward (Doctor) MacNeil

Born: 27/05/1930

Passed on: 19/01/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness today, we say goodbye to our respected brother, uncle and friend 'Charlie' at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital in Baddeck on Jan. 19, 2013, Charlie passed away with family members by his side following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Ottawa Brook on May 27, 1930, he was the son of the late Mary Agnes...

Charles Edward (Doctor) MacNeil

Born: 27/05/1930

Passed on: 19/01/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness today, we say goodbye to our respected brother, uncle and friend 'Charlie' at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital in Baddeck on Jan. 19, 2013, Charlie passed away with family members by his side following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Ottawa Brook on May 27, 1930, he was the son of the late Mary Agnes...

Hugh Leslie Smith

Passed on: 05/01/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Hugh Leslie Smith, 84, of Englishtown. Born in Sydney, N.S., he was the son of the late Stanfield L. and Lillian (Armstrong) Smith. Following a long illness, he passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck. He enjoyed many years service with Martime Tel&Tel, from which he early retired due...

Douglas Haig MacKenzie

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We are very sad to announce the passing of Douglas Haig MacKenzie, son of the late Thomas and Amelia MacKenzie of Sydney Mines. Doug passed away peacefully after a short illness in Baddeck where he and his wife Pauline lived for the last 20 years. Doug MacKenzie, better known as D.H was a practising doctor and surgeon for over 50 years in...

Madline (Pinaud) House

Passed on: 06/12/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Madeline Marie (Pinaud) House, 93 years passed peacefully away on Dec. 6, 2012 at Alderwood Rest Home in Baddeck. Wife of the late Bill (TN) House. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Patrick); her son, Paul (Catherine); grand children Julian, Gabrial, Shannon, Brie, Jenna, and Lori. Great grandchildren, Nate, Evelyn, Connor and Jordyn....

Wilfred Neil Horton

Born In: Little Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness we the family announce the peaceful passing of Wilfred Neil Horton at his home in Englishtown. Born in Little Bras d’Or, he was the son of the late John William and Marion Horton. Wilfred spent his life making a living from the sea as a lobster fisherman and enjoyed every moment on his boat. He will forever be missed...