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

Philip Peter Donovan

Born: 09/07/1936

Passed on: 28/06/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Philip Peter Donovan, 79, of New Victoria, on June 28, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Phil was born July 9, 1936 in London, England. He was a proud and respected member of Ironworkers Local UA...

Sarah Ann (MacLeod) Corbett

Passed on: 24/06/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness, that we the family, announce the passing of Sarah Ann Corbett (MacLeod), age 88 of New Waterford on Friday, June 24, 2016 at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Dan and Mary Jo (Groves) MacLeod. Sarah enjoyed playing bingo, poker, watching old movies, reading and...

Darlene Detienne

Passed on: 21/06/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we regrettably announce the sudden passing of Darlene Detienne, 60, on June 21, 2016 at her sister’s house surrounded by her family. Born in New Waterford and formerly of Ling Street, she was a daughter of the late Elsie (Wilcox) and Damien 'Dom' Detienne. Besides her parents, Darlene was predeceased by her...

Alma Blanche Gillis

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness, that we the family, announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt and friend, Alma Blanche Gillis, age 95. Mom passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, on Friday, June 17, 2016, at Seaview Manor, Glace Bay, where she resided for the past four years....

Little John Frederick MacLean

Born: 18/02/1972

Passed on: 14/06/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sorrow and broken hearts that we, the family of 'Little' John Fredrick MacLean, 44, announce his peaceful passing at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Miner's Lane, Sydney. He went to Heaven on June 14, 2016. 'Little John' was born in New Waterford Feb. 18, 1972, as a very special gift from God to parents Diane (MacLellan) MacLean...

Tommy Dwyer

Passed on: 26/03/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Visitation for Tommy Dwyer, who passed away on March 26, 2016, in Ontario will be held on Friday, June 17, 2016 at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford from 2- 4 and 7–9 p.m. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.

Gerard Cameron MacDonald

Born: 31/10/1952

Passed on: 05/06/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

On June 5, 2016, surrounded by his loving family, Gerard passed away peacefully. Born Oct. 31, 1952 in New Victoria, he was the son of the late Charlie R. and Margaret (Cameron) MacDonald. In January of 1974 Gerard went on to join the RCMP, posted for training in Regina, then on to postings in NFLD, PEI, and Nova Scotia. In 2009, he retired to...

Brine McIsaac

Passed on: 28/04/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The family of Brine McIsaac, who passed away April 28, 2016, will be hosting a celebration of his life on Friday, June 3, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, formerly Mount Carmel Church, on Mt. Carmel Avenue, New Waterford. All are welcome to attend for much music and memories. A reception will follow at St. Leonard’s Parish...

Melvin Joseph MacKenzie

Passed on: 22/05/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Melvin Joseph MacKenzie, age 69 of New Waterford passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late James and Clara (Mahon) MacKenzie. He spent his life working for Devco Railway before retiring, but his main love was spending time with his family, especially...

Germaine 'Tuddie' Bisson

Born: 25/10/1950

Passed on: 14/05/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the sudden passing of my sister, Tuddie, on May 14, 2016. Born in Sydney Oct. 25, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Jessie MacKinnon. Tuddie was a member of St. Leonard's Parish and was a very religious person. She worked at Midtown Villa and the French Club in New Waterford. She loved her dogs,...

John William 'Jackie' Carpenter

Passed on: 15/05/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness, that we announce the passing of Jackie Carpenter. Jackie passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the Glace Bay Hospital with his loving family at his side. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late John William and Beatrice Leann (Quinn) Carpenter. Jackie was a faithful member of the former St. Michael’s...

Annie Victoria (Tighe) MacNeil

Born: 31/10/1920

Passed on: 15/05/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sympathy we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, wife, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, Annie Victoria (Tighe) MacNeil on May 15, 2016 at the Maple Hill Manor, formerly of New Victoria, at the age of 95. Annie was born on Oct. 31, 1920, the first child of the late Thomas and Catherine...

Mary Catherine Kennedy

Born: 01/10/1920

Passed on: 13/05/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Mary Catherine Kennedy, age 95, on Friday, May 13, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. Born in Glace Bay, Oct. 1, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Hughie J. and Mary Catherine (MacNeil) MacDonald and was a longtime member of the former St. Michael's Church, River...

Carol L. 'Carolee' (MacMaster) Yorke

Passed on: 12/05/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family of Carolee MacMaster Yorke, regret to announce her passing on May 12, 2016. Born in New Waterford, she was the youngest daughter of the late Mary (Curry) and Duncan MacMaster. Carolee is survived by her loving and devoted husband of the past 44 years, Wayne; children, Mateo (Sarah) Halifax, and Natasha (David), Yarmouth;...

Katherine 'Kay' Albertice Maroun

Born: 24/12/1920

Passed on: 10/05/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of my Mom, Katherine 'Kay' Maroun, 95. Katherine peacefully passed away in her sleep after a long battle with vascular disease on May 10, 2016 at Harbourstone Enhanced Care in Sydney. Born in New Waterford on Christmas Eve, 1920, Katherine (nee Muir) was the daughter of the late Hugh and...

Daniel Charles Wareham

Passed on: 07/05/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness, that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Danny, age 65, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with his loving family at his side. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of Evangeline (Burke)...

Neil Joseph Doyle

Passed on: 01/05/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Neil Joseph Doyle, 75, of New Waterford on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Edward and Anastasia (Wall) Doyle. Neil was a member of the former St. Agnes Church, currently the Parish Church of St....

Barbara Jean Keeping

Passed on: 28/04/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with profound sadness we the family announce the passing of Barbara Jean Keeping, age 51, at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital, Thursday, April 28, 2016. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Florence `Mitt’ (Campbell) Bennett, and was a member of Calvin United Church. Barbara was an extremely caring...

Brine McIsaac

Born: 11/10/1943

Passed on: 28/04/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

On Thursday, April 28, 2016, we, the family, witnessed the unexpected passing of our beloved Brine. Born October 11, 1943, he was the oldest child of the late D.A. ‘Spike’ McIsaac and Eileen (Marsh) McIsaaac. Receiving his early education in the New Waterford school system, he then attended Xavier Junior College. He soon realized his true...

Clare Larade

Passed on: 13/04/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We regret to announce the passing of Clare Larade, age 82 of Sydney on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, following a brief illness. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Simmie and Nora (Cathcart) Larade. Clare retired from Transport Canada as a firefighter at Sydney Airport. He was...