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

Martha MacKenzie (McEachern) Jurcina

Martha MacKenzie (McEachern) Jurcina

Passed on: 03/06/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Martha (McEachern) Jurcina, 55, on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at her home at the Northside Community Guest Home, surrounded by her loving family members. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Annie (MacIntyre) McEachern. Martha loved to play bingo, cards,...

Jenice Agnes Ramsay

Jenice Agnes Ramsay

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family, are heartbroken to announce the passing of Jenice Agnes Ramsay, 72, on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late James Patrick 'Jim' and Charlotte 'Toots' (Nearing) Burns. Surviving are her children, George David Ramsay Jr., J-Lynn (Kenneth) McNeil,...

Lawrence Pius Tucker

Lawrence Pius Tucker

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence Pius Tucker, 62, on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at home. Born in Toronto, Ont., he was a son of the late Kenny and Mary (MacLellan) Tucker. Lawrence was employed with Marge's Taxi for 14 years. He also worked at the fish plant in Glace Bay. Lawrence enjoyed going to Chase the Ace at the...

Neil Anthony ‘Tony’ MCKINNON

Neil Anthony ‘Tony’ MCKINNON

Passed on: 31/05/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Tony, age 55, passed away suddenly, Thursday, May 31, 2018. Dad was our hero, our best friend, our provider, our everything! A man, who we watched help anyone in need, whether it was boosting a car, plowing a driveway, renovating your house, building a garage or a deck, he was the first one with a tool belt on in the morning and the last to...

Eileen Frances  (Podgurski) Nemis

Eileen Frances (Podgurski) Nemis

Born: 19/05/1945

Passed on: 31/05/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With tremendous strength, determination and courage, Eileen peacefully passed away in the An Cala Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. She joined the Lord on May 31, 2018 with her family by her side. Mom was born in New Waterford on May 19, 1945 to Stanley and Christina (Mrazek) Podgurski. She was a longtime member of St. Agnes...

James ‘Jim’ Stephen LeFeuvre

James ‘Jim’ Stephen LeFeuvre

Passed on: 19/05/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we, the family of James (Jim) Stephen LeFeuvre, age 65, announce his passing on May 19, 2018 at Cape Breton Regional Hospital Palliative Care with his loving family and friends by his side. Jim will be lovingly remembered and survived by his wife, Sandra (Springhall); his children, Jolie (Terry), Jaime (Aaron),...

Eva Mae  Ryan

Eva Mae Ryan

Passed on: 19/05/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of Eva Mae Ryan, age 88, of New Waterford on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital with her family by her side. Born in Halifax on August 21, 1929 she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Myrtle (Richardson) Price. Eva loved Bingo,...

James Bernard ‘Jimmy’ Petrie

James Bernard ‘Jimmy’ Petrie

Passed on: 09/05/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of James Bernard 'Jimmy' Petrie, 47, on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at home. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Robert and Theresa (McPhee) Petrie. Jimmy loved hunting and fishing and would go at any opportunity. He had many interests and employment positions over the years...

Donald Francis Cameron

Donald Francis Cameron

Passed on: 15/02/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Donald Francis Cameron, 54, passed away February 15, 2018 at the Maple Hill Manor. A Funeral Mass of celebration will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Father Ray Huntley officiating. Burial will follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery, River Ryan. Arrangements have been...

Donald Francis Cameron

Donald Francis Cameron

Passed on: 15/02/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Donald Francis Cameron, 54, passed away February 15, 2018 at the Maple Hill Manor. A Funeral Mass of celebration will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018 in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Father Ray Huntley officiating. Burial will follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery, River Ryan. Arrangements have been entrusted to...

Robert 'Bobby' Joseph Gillis

Robert 'Bobby' Joseph Gillis

Passed on: 07/05/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

On Monday, May 7, 2018, our family lost the most amazing husband, father, brother and friend, Robert Joseph Gillis, at home, surrounded by the people he loved the most. Born in New Waterford, Bobby was the son of the late Alexander and Martha (Currie) Gillis. At a very young age, 'Laurie Coakley' stole Bobby's heart and in return, gave him a...

Michael Alonzo Corbett

Michael Alonzo Corbett

Passed on: 05/05/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Michael Alonzo Corbett passed away peacefully at New Waterford Hospital on May 5, 2018 at the age of 77. Born in New Waterford, Michael was a son of the late Alonzo and Irene (McLean) Corbett. Michael enjoyed watching his Yankees and Toronto Maple Leaf’s. Michael is survived by his brother, Donnie (Bev), New Waterford; sister, Marion Lee,...

Marion Mary (Hamilton) Brown

Marion Mary (Hamilton) Brown

Born: 13/12/1927

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

A life well lived, a life well-travelled. We regret to announce the death of Marion Mary (Hamilton) Brown of New Victoria, South Bar and Sydney. Born in Montreal, December 13, 1927, Marion celebrated her 90th birthday in 2017. She was predeceased by her mother, Odette Maria Stroobants Debreucq of Binche, Belgium and her father, Andrew...

Marion Mary (Hamilton) Brown

Marion Mary (Hamilton) Brown

Born: 13/12/1927

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

A life well lived, a life well-travelled. We regret to announce the death of Marion Mary (Hamilton) Brown of New Victoria, South Bar and Sydney. Born in Montreal, December 13, 1927, Marion celebrated her 90th birthday in 2017. She was predeceased by her mother, Odette Maria Stroobants Debreucq of Binche, Belgium and her father, Andrew...

Sarah Marie  LEUDY

Sarah Marie LEUDY

Passed on: 27/04/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

On Friday, April 27, 2018 our beautiful mother Sadie passed away and is now with her loving husband and best friend, Arnie after nearly 30 years apart. They are together now for eternity. She was born in New Waterford as Sarah Marie MacNeil on September 26, 1941 to her parents the late Mary Anne (MacMullin) and Hector MacNeil. Ma enjoyed life,...

Daniel James ‘Dew Drop’  MacLellan

Daniel James ‘Dew Drop’ MacLellan

Passed on: 21/04/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of Daniel ‘Dan’ James (Dew-Drop) MacLellan, age 88, of New Waterford on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Maple Hill Manor, New Waterford. Born in Inverness County on October 27, 1929 he was the son of the Late Michael and Leona (Copan) MacLellan. Dan was employed as a...

David Allister  GARDINER

David Allister GARDINER

Born: 12/04/1950

Passed on: 20/04/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with shattered hearts that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. David passed to his eternal reward on April 20, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born in New Waterford on April 12, 1950, he was the son of the late James and Katherine (nee Groves)...

Shirley Peckham

Shirley Peckham

Passed on: 19/04/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Shirley Peckham, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on April 19, 2018. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Mary and Bobby Hart. Shirley was a stay at home mom who cared for her three beautiful daughters. She lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed...

Robbie 'Frog' Chiasson

Robbie 'Frog' Chiasson

Born: 16/03/1969

Passed on: 15/04/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Robbie ‘Frog' Chiasson, born March 16, 1969, passed away suddenly on April 15, 2018 in New Waterford. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of Lucy (Blanchard) Chiasson, Belle Cote, and the late Joseph Bernard Chiasson (Margaree Forks). Robbie leaves behind his loving wife and best friend of 16 years, Amanda , and his pride and joy, his...

Frank Sr. Selvet

Frank Sr. Selvet

Passed on: 12/04/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With broken hearts, we sadly announce the passing of our Dad, grandfather and great-grandfather, Frank Selvet. Dad passed away peacefully on April 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 88. Dad was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Frank was the youngest son of the late Frank and Annie (Skaradek) Selvet. Known...

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