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

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ BENNETT

Passed on: 13/04/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With saddened hearts we announce the passing of our loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Betty, age 62, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 13, 2018 in the An Cala Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with her loving family by her side. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary...

Patricia Lynn ‘Trisha’ MacDonald

Passed on: 12/04/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Trisha MacDonald on April 12, 2018. Born in Halifax June 9, 1984, she was the daughter of Barbara (Kennedy) and the late Kevin David ‘KD’ MacDonald. She was employed at Tim Horton’s New Waterford location and will be remembered there by her many friends and patrons for her...

Colleen MacKinnon

Passed on: 12/04/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Colleen MacKinnon, 66, of New Victoria, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Hector and Charmaine (Kearney) MacKinnon. In earlier years, Colleen was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.). Surviving are her common-law partner, Joseph Roach;...

Doreen MacDonald

Born: 28/02/1934

Passed on: 09/04/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister and grandmother, Doreen MacDonald on April 9, 2018. She passed as she lived, peacefully and quietly. Born in New Waterford on Feb. 28, 1934 she was the second oldest child of Newfoundland Joe and his Newfoundland bride, Annie Mae (Power) MacDonald. She was very...

Janette MacDonald

Passed on: 05/04/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness, that we announce the peaceful passing of our loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. Janette, age 84 passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at the Maple Hill Manor, New Waterford. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Rannie “Taxi” and Rose (LeBlanc) MacDonald. She was a lifelong...

David William Gillis

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of David William 'Spyder' Gillis, 77, of Glace Bay, formerly of New Waterford, on March 31, 2018, with his son and daughter-in-law by his side at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Bill was a coal miner for several years at various mines in the New Waterford area. His pride and joy was...

Noel Ann Hogan

Passed on: 27/03/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Noel Ann Hogan, 71, of Scotchtown on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Leona (Copan) MacLellan. Noel was a member of the New Waterford Pensioner's Club. Her pride and joy were her...

Anthony 'Tony' Tighe

Passed on: 22/03/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Our hearts are broken as we announce the passing of our wonderful husband, dad, grandfather and brother, Anthony `Tony` Tighe on March 22, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with his loving family by his side age 72. He leaves behind his soul mate and wife of 50 years, Elaine (Gillis) Tighe; his son and best friend, Tony (Tracy) Tighe;...

Diane Hurley-Gouthro-MacPherson

Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 10/03/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness, that we announce the sudden passing of our loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Diane passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the Halifax Infirmary after a brief illness. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late George and Theresa Pauline (Hurley) Gouthro and was...

Mary Marguerite Lever

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with regret and great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Margie Lever on March 9, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in New Victoria, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Florence MacNeil, both of Benacadie Pond. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Cornelius ‘Cornie’...

Rosalie ‘Rosie’ Carrigan

Passed on: 09/03/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family of Rosalie ‘Rosie’ Marie Carrigan, age 95, regretfully announce her sudden passing on Friday, March 9, 2018 in Owen Sound, Ontario. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Theodosia (Novak) Stepaniak. Throughout most of her adult life, Mom served as caregiver to many of her close relatives who...

Helen (Munroe) Tatlock, BSW

Passed on: 11/03/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Helen Tatlock, 68, of New Waterford, NS, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2018, at the Palliative Care Unit, CBRH surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late John and Remigius ‘Duxie’ (McNeil) Munroe. Helen’s incredible journey through life is certainly a testament of her love for her family. The...

Diane Florence MacPherson

Passed on: 10/03/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Diane MacPherson, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Halifax Infirmary. Funeral arrangements and the full obituary are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, in Thursday’s edition of the Cape Breton Post. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at:...

Debbie Lee PEARSON

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With broken hearts we, the family, announce Debbie Lee’s passing on Monday, March 5, 2018 as a result of a tragic accident, outdoors in nature, where she always felt at peace. Debbie Lee, age 48, was an exceptionally unique spirit, daughter, sister, aunt, mermaid extraordinaire and friend. She is celebrated as a fierce protector of her...

Debbie Lee Pearson

Passed on: 05/03/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our beloved Debbie Lee Pearson, age 48, on Monday, March 5, 2018. The full obituary, visitation and Mass time will be announced. Arrangements are under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. Condolences to the family can be expressed at:...

Sharon ‘Sandy’ McGillivary Sweeney Power

Passed on: 27/02/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sorrow and sadness that I announce the sudden and unexpected passing of my mom, Sharon Eileen Power, at the age of 72, of New Waterford, Cape Breton, NS, on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the Halifax Infirmary. Born on March 10, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Bernadette McGillivary. Throughout her younger years, she owned...

William "Bill" O'Flaherty

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our father and husband, William ‘Bill’ James O’Flaherty, age 80, of River Ryan, Cape Breton, NS, on Friday, February 23, 2018 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in River Ryan on April 8, 1937, he was the youngest son of the late Patrick and Elizabeth (Murphy) O’Flaherty....

Audrey Milley

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness, that we, the family announce the passing of our mother, wife, sister and grandmother, Audrey Marie (Roach) Milley, age 68, on Saturday Feb 24, 2018. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Francis “Frico” & Shirley (Clarke) Roach. Audrey enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her family. She...

Stephen Francis Grant

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The most beautiful boy was welcomed into our family on April 30, 1992 weighing 9lbs. 15 oz., and right from that day, he was our sunshine. He was the sparkle in his Mother’s eye, he was his Father’s pride and joy, and he was his sister’s beautiful new toy. As he grew through boyhood into a wonderful young man, he continued to impress all...

Shauna Maureen Pozzebon

Passed on: 21/02/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Shauna Maureen Pozzebon, 46, on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of Colleen (MacKinnon) Pozzebon and the late Johnny Pozzebon. Shauna was self-employed as a hairdresser for many years. She loved cooking and gardening and took great...