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

Chuck (Fabian Wilson Boutilier) Murphy

Born In: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Passed in: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Passed on: 29/09/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Chuck Murphy; Chuck passed away suddenly, Friday, Sept. 29, 2015, in Red Deer, Alta., where he had resided for the past 25 years. Born in Toronto, he was the son of Carolyn Murphy and the late Kenneth Boutilier. While living in Reserve Mines, he was a member of Gordon United Church. He...

Raymond G. Ratchford

Passed in: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Passed on: 27/09/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Raymond Ratchford, 57, of Toronto, Ont. and formerly of New Waterford on Sept. 27, 2015 in Toronto. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Patrick and Margaret (McMullin) Ratchford. While living in Cape Breton, Ray was employed at Braemore Home in Sydney. He was known for...

John Louis MacDonald

Born In: Inverness, Canada

Passed in: Sydney, Canada
Passed on: 21/10/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of John Louis MacDonald, 75, of New Waterford on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with his family by his side. Born in Inverness, he was a son of the late Angus and Mary (MacDonald) MacDonald, both of Inverness. John later moved to New Waterford and worked...

Wilfred 'Biff' Gouthro

Passed on: 07/10/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that the loving family of Wilfred 'Biff' Gouthro announce his passing on Oct. 7, 2015 at the age of 84. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret (Jacobi) Gouthro. He is survived by his three children, Beverly (Derrick) Devoe, Gary (Coleen) Gouthro, Emory (Brenda) Gouthro; special companion...

Raymond Ratchford

Passed in: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Passed on: 03/10/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Raymond Ratchford, 58, of Toronto, Ontario and formerly of New Waterford passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 at his home in Toronto. Funeral arrangements, under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford, are incomplete at this time and will be announced in the Cape Breton Post at a later date. Online...

Violet Marion Cadden

Passed on: 07/10/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sorrow that we, the family, announce the passing of Violet Cadden, 70, of New Waterford on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015 at home. Born in Catalone, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Kennedy) Wadden. Violet was employed as an LPN with New Waterford Hospital and New Waterford Homecare. She loved watching eagles, bluejays...

Raymond Ratchford

Passed in: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Passed on: 03/10/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Raymond Ratchford, 58, of Toronto, Ontario and formerly of New Waterford passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 at his home in Toronto. Funeral arrangements, under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford, are incomplete at this time and will be announced in the Cape Breton Post at a later date. Online...

Marian Annette (Angione) Tighe

Passed on: 17/09/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we, the family of Annette Tighe, 61, announce her sudden passing on Thursday Sept. 17, 2015. Annette passed away at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital with her loved ones at her side. Born and raised in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Gino Angione and Sarah (Fraser) Angione....

Theresa Marie Burns

Passed on: 17/09/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Theresa Marie Burns at home on Sept. 17, 2015. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Helen Burns. Theresa loved her family, especially her mother, her son and her dog Maggie. She is survived by her son, Shawn Christopher (Shannon), Alberta; grandchildren,...

Marion Antoinette 'Annette' Tighe

Passed on: 17/09/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Marian Antionette Tighe, passed away at New Waterford Consolidated Hospital, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. The full obituary will appear in Monday's edition. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.

Mary Elizabeth Aucoin

Born: 28/03/1931

Passed on: 14/09/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The finger of God touched her and she slept. On Sept. 14, 2015, Mary Aucoin passed away peacefully to her eternal reward after a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 28, 1931, in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Theresa (Mullins) MacPhee. She attended Saint Agnes School and graduated from Grade 12 at Central. She...

Yvonne Francoise Poirier

Passed on: 14/08/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Yvonne Francoise Poirier, 96, of New Waterford passed away Aug. 14, 2015, at the Maple Hill Manor, New Waterford. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015 at 2 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel, 380 Smith St., New Waterford, with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating....

Marlene (Cecchetto) MacPherson

Passed on: 04/09/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family of Marlene (Cecchetto) MacPherson, announce that she passed away peacefully, at the age of 78 years, on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Seaview Manor, Glace Bay. She was a devout wife, mother, stepmother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was a longtime Lioness with the New Waterford Lion’s Club...

Joan Madden

Passed on: 02/09/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family, are saddened to announce the sudden passing of our dearly beloved sister, Joan Madden, 68, of Scotchtown on Sept. 2, 2015. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Isabel (Gouthro) Madden of Scotchtown. Joan attended school in Scotchtown and later was employed at the Nova Scotia Tourist Bureau....

Mary Ellen Roach

Born: 23/11/1921

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Mary Ellen Roach, 93 (Nov. 23, 1921), of Melville Gardens, Halifax, formerly of New Waterford, N.S., passed away peacefully of natural causes surrounded by family. She was the only daughter of the late Julia Gallivan and Patrick Roach. She was predeceased by her elder brother, Joseph A. Roach MD (Sept. 5, 2005). Mary was a graduate of the...

Oblena Leudee

Born: 17/06/1941

Passed on: 28/08/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family of the late Oblena Luedee of Hinchey Ave. and a former longtime resident of Wood Avenue, New Waterford, announce her peaceful passing on Aug. 28, 2015 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, N.S. Mary Oblena (Watson) Luedee was born in New Waterford on June 17, 1941 to Oswald and Mary (Martin)...

Neil Edward MacPherson

Passed on: 23/08/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Neil Edward MacPherson, 71, of Scotchtown, at home on Aug. 23, 2015. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Frank and Annie (MacIntyre) MacPherson. Neil was a King Lion and lifetime member of the New Waterford Lions Club. He enjoyed playing darts and cards, as well as...

Yvonne Francoise Poirier

Passed on: 11/08/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

One of God's gentlest souls, Yvonne Poirier, 96, passed away Aug. 11, 2015 at the Maple Hill Manor, New Waterford. Born in Cheticamp, she was a daughter of the late Joe and Cecile (Doucet) Deveau. Yvonne was a devout Catholic and member of the Parish Church of St. Leonard, formerly Mount Carmel Church, New Waterford. She spent most of her days...

Violet 'Girlie' Gillis

Born: 23/02/1935

Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 17/08/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Violet 'Girlie' Gillis, aged 80, on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015 at the Queen Elizabeth Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, with her loving family by her side. She was born in New Victoria, N.S., on Feb. 23, 1935 to the late Leo and Caroline (MacKay) McKenna and raised by the late Francis and Mary...

Mary Cora Head

Passed on: 15/08/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deepest sorrow, we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Mary Cora (Butts) Head, 85 on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015 at Maple Hill Manor with her family and best friend, Etta Head by her side. Born in New Waterford, Cora was the daughter of the late Ronald and Gladys (Butt) Butts. Cora was a very compassionate lady. She enjoyed...