843 announcements for V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home (New Waterford)

Bernice Desveaux

Bernice Desveaux

Passed on: 31/05/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bernice Desveaux age 74, on Friday, May 31, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late William (Bill) and Bridget Lozinski. She was predeceased by her sister, Rose, and her son, Billy (William). Bernice loved the outdoors working in her...

Catherine Mary Schima

Catherine Mary Schima

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Catherine Mary Schima at the age of 90 on Monday, May 27, 2019 at Victoria Heaven Nursing Home. Born in New Waterford on March 4, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Janie McCann. As a young girl, Catherine inherited the nick name...

The Honourable Dr. Michael A.  Laffin, DDS

The Honourable Dr. Michael A. Laffin, DDS

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Mike Laffin of New Waterford died May 23, 2019, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Born in New Waterford on January 12, 1918, Mike attended Mount Carmel and Central Schools and was a member of St. Leonard Parish (formerly Mount Carmel). Mike left school at 16 to work at # 12 and 18 Collieries. In 1941 he enlisted in...

Brenda Marie (Tighe)  MURRAY

Brenda Marie (Tighe) MURRAY

Passed on: 20/05/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of the beautiful and strong matriarch of our family on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by members of her family. She was the daughter of the late Dempsey and Lila Tighe. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Gerald Doyle; her son, John Blair and her brother,...

Mary Alice Burns

Mary Alice Burns

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we the family of Mary Alice Burns announce her passing at the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, on May 15, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Waterford she was the daughter of Renee (Feit) and the late Frederick Langer. Mary worked at CBU for the commissioner’s and then worked at Celtic Court...

Marie MacKinnon

Marie MacKinnon

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Marie MacKinnon of New Victoria, N.S. Marie passed peacefully in her sleep early Wednesday morning, May 8, 2019. Marie was employed at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital outpatients’ department for 29 years, retiring in 1997. She was a valued member of the community and always...

Frank Rudolph 'Musky' Horwath

Frank Rudolph 'Musky' Horwath

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Frank Rudolph 'Musky' Horwath, 95, of New Waterford on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the Maple Hill Manor, New Waterford. Born in Scotchtown, he was a son of the late Frank and Martha (Klinger) Horwath. Frank was a coal miner who started in No. 16 Colliery, moved to 18 and retired at...

Wilfred 'Nummie' MacEachern

Wilfred 'Nummie' MacEachern

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we regret to announce the passing of Wilfred 'Nummie' MacEachern Sr. on May 6, 2019 at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Waterford in 1929, he was a son of the late Ida (Clements) and Dan MacEachern of Kaneville. Wilfred is survived by his loving wife...

Kevin John MacDonald

Kevin John MacDonald

Passed on: 05/05/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With deep heartbreak and much sadness, we regret to announce the death of Kevin J. MacDonald, 65, on Sunday, May 5, 2019. Kevin is survived by his wife, Myrna (McIsaac), and his only son, Tyler MacDonald, with whom he always had a special bond. Also surviving are his mother, Leona ‘Ona’ MacDonald; brothers, Blair (Debbie), Sheldon...

Patrick 'Patty' Cook

Patrick 'Patty' Cook

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With fond memories and loving hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Patty Cook on April 27, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Born on February 1, 1947, Patty was the son of the late Peter and Bessie (Dickson) Cook. A lifetime resident of Wood Avenue, New Waterford, Patty was considered a staple of this...

Joseph Thomas ‘Joe’ Ratchford

Joseph Thomas ‘Joe’ Ratchford

Passed on: 23/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We regret to inform friends and neighbours of the passing of our father, Joseph Thomas 'Joe' Ratchford, after a brief illness at the age of 87. Sadly, we said goodbye on April 23, 2019 to a wonderful husband and father of four children. Born in Low Point, he was a son of the late Blake and Catherine (Rose) Ratchford. Da worked in the coal...

Helen Irene Oliver

Helen Irene Oliver

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of Helen Irene Oliver, 65, of New Waterford on Monday, April 22, 2019, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She endured a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth...

John  Hutchison

John Hutchison

Passed on: 17/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that the family of John Hutchison Jr. announce his passing at home on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at the age of 64. John was a native of New Waterford. He was a coal miner and later military 911 dispatcher before retirement. John will be lovingly remembered by his children, Melanie and John ‘JJ’, and grandson,...

Raymond Gerard ‘Ray’ Baker

Raymond Gerard ‘Ray’ Baker

Passed on: 12/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

On April 12, 2019 with saddened hearts, we said goodbye to our beloved Raymond, age 74, where he entered the gates of Heaven surrounded by his loving family at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Raymond is survived by his loving wife and soul mate of 55 years, Lynn (O’Neill); his cherished children, daughters, Laura (Russ) Baker- Warren, Amy...

Raymond Francis Ling

Raymond Francis Ling

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Raymond Francis Ling, 86, on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Tom and Christina (MacLeod) Ling. He is survived by his brother, Tom (Dorothy) Ling, New Waterford as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by...

Cecilia  MacEachern

Cecilia MacEachern

Passed on: 12/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Cecilia MacEachern, peacefully on April 12, 2019, at Seaview Manor in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. Born in Low Point, NS, Cecilia's kindness and deep faith were an integral part of the home she made in New Waterford, where she lived her entire life. Cecilia was known for her gentle spirit...

Raymond ‘Ray’ Baker

Raymond ‘Ray’ Baker

Passed on: 12/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Raymond ‘Ray’ Baker, age 74, passed away on April 12th, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney with his loving wife, Carole and family by his side. The full obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. Online condolences to the family can be...

Catherine Marie McLeod

Catherine Marie McLeod

Passed on: 10/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Catherine Marie McLeod, 80, of New Waterford on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at New Waterford Hospital. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Daniel McLeod and Mary Josephine (Groose). Catherine was a member of the New Waterford Pensioner's Club. She enjoyed playing...

John Brian  Tighe

John Brian Tighe

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It’s with the utmost sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved John Brian Tighe on March 28, 2019, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, where he was surrounded by his loved ones. He is the best Father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to everyone he knew. Survived by his daughters, princesses, Lanna...

John Brian Tighe

John Brian Tighe

Passed on: 28/03/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

John Brian Tighe, 66, of New Waterford, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. The full obituary will appear in Monday’s edition of the Cape Breton Post. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.

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