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

John Joseph 'Jack' Reid

Passed on: 29/03/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of John Joseph 'Jack' Reid, 77, of New Waterford on March 29, 2014, at home. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late John and Ann (Merlin) Reid. Jack was employed with LeVatte Construction, B&D Ready Mix, and more recently, the town of New Waterford. He was very active in...

George 'Cheddie' Hollingsworth

Passed on: 27/03/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of George Chesley 'Cheddie' Hollingsworth, 72, of New Waterford on Thursday, March 27, 2014. Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late Chesley & Margaret (Burton) Hollingsworth. Before Cheddie retired, he was employed by Devco from 1957-1992. Cheddie loved working in the...

Judith Ann 'Judy' (Mackie) O'Daye

Passed on: 18/03/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Judy O'Daye, 70, of New Waterford on Tuesday March 18, 2014. Born in Gardiner Mines, she was a daughter of the late Angus and Jane (Andrews) Mackie. Surviving are her husband, James O'Daye; twin brother, Jimmy (Mary), Gardiner Mines; sisters, Linda (Vince) Brunette, Gardiner Mines, Rodena MacNeil,...

Bernard Grant 'Bernie' Walsh

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Bernard Grant 'Bernie' Walsh, 55, of River Ryan. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Ben and Jean (Downey) Walsh. Bernie was employed at Sobeys and later with Devco in Lingan Mine. He enjoyed gardening and being around animals, namely his pony, 'Buddy'. Bernie also...

Jim Tetford

Born In: Harbour Grace, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Passed in: Canada

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

God paid another visit to our family on Thursday evening past. He fastened a beautiful pair of wings to Jim’s body and took him to Heaven. Knowing Jim - he double checked the knots. Jim was born in Harbour Grace, Nfld. in 1946. He was the first born of proud parents Annabelle (Taylor) and Frank Tetford and big brother to “his girls”...

Sarah 'Sadie' MacVarish

Passed on: 20/03/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sad and heavy hearts that we announce the death of Sarah ‘Sadie’ MacVarish, 94 on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at the Cove Guest Home, Sydney where she has been a resident since 2006. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late John and Flora (MacDougall) MacVarish. Sadie a long time resident of Baker Street, New...

William Herbert David 'Dave' Wade

Born In: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Passed in: River Ryan, Canada
Passed on: 18/03/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of William Herbert David 'Dave' Wade, 66, on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in Hamilton, Ont., he was a son of the late Herbert and Lilly (MacCormick) Wade. Dave joined the Canadian Forces as a clerk where he served for 10 years then remustered...

Russell Andrew Ratchford

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We regret to announce the sudden passing of Russell Andrew Ratchford, 84, of New Victoria, N.S. Born in New Victoria, he was a son of the late Guy and Tina Ratchford of New Victoria. He started his working life at Nova Scotia Light and Power, then after a stint at the Sydney Steel Plant, Russell joined the RCAF in 1952 and served in bases...

Joe 'Bugie' Nemis

Born: 20/04/1923

Passed on: 13/03/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Joseph 'Bugie' Nemis passed away peacefully on March 13, 2014, at Harbourstone after a long battle with Alzheimers. He is survived by his wife Rita and daughter JoAnn. Joe was born in New Waterford on April 20, 1923, and remained connected to the town all his life. His parents Joseph and Enrica emigrated from Udine, Italy. He was predeceased...

Bridget (McEachern) LeBlanc

Passed on: 15/03/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Bridget (McEachern) LeBlanc, 92, of LeDrew Street, New Waterford, and formerly of Reserve Mines, died peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2014, at the New Waterford Hospital. Born in Reserve Mines, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Catherine ‘Katie’ (Finnell) McEachern. Bridget was a woman of strong faith. She was a member of the 3rd...

John Baptiste 'Bunty' Duprey

Passed on: 09/03/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of John 'Bunty' Duprey, 75, of New Waterford on Sunday, March 9, 2014, at New Waterford Hospital. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late John Baptiste and Cesarine (Lalo) Duprey. John was a member of Mount Carmel Church, currently the Parish Church of St. Leonard, New...

Linda Elaine MacLeod

Passed on: 08/03/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With heavy hearts, the family of Linda MacLeod, regret to announce her passing on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at the An Cala Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Linda passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in New Waterford, Linda was the daughter of the late Jim and Tena (Campbell) Crombie....

Margaret Moseychuck

Born: 16/09/1919

Passed in: Bedford, Canada
Passed on: 28/02/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Margaret Moseychuck, 94, residing at Ivany Place, Bedford, N.S., went home to be with the Lord on, Friday, Feb. 28, 2014. She was born in New Waterford, Cape Breton, N.S. on Sept. 16, 1919. Margaret was the daughter of the late Roddie (Loretta) MacIntyre. Margaret was a former employee of the New Waterford Hospital and Massachusetts Hospital,...

Brenda Ann (Catoul) Griffin

Passed on: 23/02/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Brenda Ann Griffin, 57, of Emerald Street, River Ryan, on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, at home. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Joseph 'Joe' and Noemi (Maccosi) Catoul. Brenda was employed with the housekeeping department at New Waterford Hospital for many years. She...

Mary 'Sis' Ruelland

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Mary Irene 'Sis' Ruelland on Feb. 23, 2014, at Seaview Manor in Glace Bay. Born in Castle Bay, N.S., she was a daughter of the late Alex R. and Elizabeth Ann (Farrell) MacNeil. Sis worked at several restaurants around town including Jerome's 3Ks, Simeons and the Bayside. She enjoyed playing bingo...

Aloysius 'Allie' Kalbhenn

Born: 01/04/1924

Passed on: 13/02/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Allie Kalbhenn, 89, who passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, was also survived by a brother-in-law, Douglas Pembroke. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at:www.vjmcgillivray.ca.

Gary Stephen Mercer

Born: 04/11/1954

Passed in: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Passed on: 10/02/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Gary, 59, of Regina, passed away in his sleep on Feb. 10, 2014. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of Louis Mercer and the late Jan (Tabensky) Mercer. Gary loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and travelling with his best buddy, his dog, Sachel. He was a die hard Maple Leafs fan and all his family and friends were very...

Francis Matlock

Born: 03/12/1967

Passed on: 14/02/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness and broken hearts we announce the passing of our husband, father and brother, Francis Matlock, 56, of Scotchtown on Feb. 14, 2014 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Scotchtown, he was a son of the late Anthony 'Tony' and Mary (Morrison) Matlock. He was a member of St. Leonard's Parish, New Waterford....

Aloysius 'Allie' Kalbhenn

Born: 01/04/1924

Passed on: 13/02/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved uncle, Allie Kalbhenn, age 89, on Thursday, February 13, 2014 surrounded by family at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. He was born in New Waterford on April 1, 1924 the son of the late Josef and Veronica (O’Handley) Kalbhenn. Allie was enrolled in the pre-med...

Gordon MacKinnon

Passed on: 08/02/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Gordon MacKinnon of Forsythe Street, New Waterford, passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, at New Waterford Consolidated Hospital with his family and good friend Dougie MacPherson by his side. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Howard and Emmiline (Corbett) MacKinnon. He was a member of Calvin United Church, New Waterford. Gordie was...