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

Shirley (Drinovz) Nolan

Shirley (Drinovz) Nolan

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Shirley Nolan, 82, on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Glace Bay Hospital. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Sabine (Roach) and Albert Leblanc. In her early years, Shirley worked at Harry Gaum's store...

Theresa Elizabeth Dupe

Theresa Elizabeth Dupe

Passed on: 29/11/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Theresa Elizabeth Dupe, 69, on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Bobby and Mary Harte. In earlier years, Theresa enjoyed dancing at the Heather, walking, cooking and baking. Most of all,...

Thomas Clyde Head

Thomas Clyde Head

Passed on: 24/11/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Clyde Head, age 78, on Friday, November 24, 2017 with his family by his side at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Eli and Mary Eva (Lush) Head. Tom worked for 37 years in numbers 18 and 12, Lingan and Phalen coal mines. He...

Martha Gillis

Martha Gillis

Passed on: 21/11/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts we give back to God one of his most beautiful creations, Martha M. Gillis, on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Duncan and Mary Jennet (Hawley) Currie. Mom was a member of the Parish Church of St. Leonard, as well as at one time, an active member of the C.W.L. Her faith...

SHIRLEY LEADBEATER

SHIRLEY LEADBEATER

Born: 27/04/1938

Passed on: 14/11/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with profound sadness that we are announcing the peaceful passing of an exquisite, loving, amazing lady, Shirley Leadbeater, at the An Cala Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. She was reunited with her family on the early morning of November 14, 2017. She was blessed to have her loving family and friends at her side. She...

Gladys Florence HULME

Gladys Florence HULME

Passed on: 12/11/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our Mom on Sunday, November 12, 2017 with her children and grandchildren by her side at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Mom was born on July 17, 1931 in Dort’s Cove, Guysborough, NS and was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Porter. Gladys enjoyed crocheting,...

Allan Wallace ‘Wally’  Head

Allan Wallace ‘Wally’ Head

Passed on: 04/11/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Allan Wallace 'Wally' Head, 86, of New Waterford on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Eli and Mary Eva (Lush) Head. Wally worked for ten years in construction prior to working in Nos. 18,...

JAMES FRASER  DUGUID

JAMES FRASER DUGUID

Passed on: 03/11/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of James Fraser Duguid, 90, of New Waterford on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late James and Alice (Wagner) Duguid. James drove taxi in town prior to working in No. 12 Colliery. He then went on to work at the...

Phyllis Irene  Lamey

Phyllis Irene Lamey

Passed on: 27/10/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our devoted mother, Phyllis Irene (Muise) Lamey, 62, of New Victoria at the Halifax Infirmary on October 27, 2017. Born April 12 1955, she was the third eldest daughter to the late James ‘Squibby’ and Helen (Grant) Muise. Phyllis graduated from the Nova Scotia’s Teachers College in 1976. She...

Jeannette MacEachern

Jeannette MacEachern

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister and friend, Jeanette MacEachern, age 89. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital on Saturday October 21, 2017. Born in Dominion on September 28, 1928,...

Graham Willard Brownell

Graham Willard Brownell

Passed on: 16/10/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Graham Willard Brownell, 84, of New Victoria on Monday, October 16, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Wales, Ontario, he was a son of the late Russell and Phoebe (Boles) Brownell. Graham was a coal miner for 37 years working in No's. 12, 16, 18 and...

Stella ‘Freda’  Young

Stella ‘Freda’ Young

Passed on: 11/10/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Stella ‘Freda’ Young, age 92, passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, is also survived by a grandson, Hunter York MacIsaac. Online condolences to the family can be expressed through the funeral home website: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.

Stella 'Freda' Young

Stella 'Freda' Young

Born In: Souris, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Passed on: 11/10/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Stella ‘Freda’ Young, age 92, passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Born in Souis, P.E.I, she was the daughter of the late Hilda LaVie. Freda was a member of...

Brian MacEachern

Brian MacEachern

Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 02/10/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Brian MacEachern on Monday, October 2, 2017 at the QE2 Halifax Infirmary surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 63. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Neil and Kathleen 'Kay' (Hamilton) MacEachern. Brian resided in Windsor, Nova Scotia. He was a member...

Casilda Eileen  GILLIS

Casilda Eileen GILLIS

Passed on: 01/10/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Casilda, age 94, passed away at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late William and Sarah Ann (Bonner) Bonnar. She was a...

BLAIR GERARD DESVEAUX

BLAIR GERARD DESVEAUX

Passed on: 24/09/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Blair Gerard Desveaux, 54, of New Waterford on September 24, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late Lubin and Lucy (Chapdelaine) Desveaux. Blair loved camping and spent many summers in Mira Water Park; his second home. He was a Montreal...

Harold Francis  Young

Harold Francis Young

Passed on: 19/09/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Harold Francis Young, 76, of New Victoria on September 19, 2017 at home. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Harold and Helen (MacEachern) Young. Harold was a coal miner in the area for over 30 years. He was also a heavy duty mechanic at Chrysler in Mississauga,...

PATRICIA  CADDEN COOK

PATRICIA CADDEN COOK

Passed on: 07/09/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Patricia Cadden Cook, 50, of New Waterford, on September 7, 2017. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Violet (Wadden) Cadden. Patricia was a hair stylist for over 30 years working primarily for Magicuts in Sydney where she finished as location...

Lorna Marie Doucette

Lorna Marie Doucette

Passed on: 26/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

On August 26, 2017 our mother Lorna (MacKinnon) Doucette passed away at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. It was a beautiful calm morning and knowing that her husband Johnny had been patiently waiting for her, she decided to finally join him and go fishing. Before mom passed away, she said; "you know your father has had plenty of time...

JIMMY WARBURTON

JIMMY WARBURTON

Passed on: 23/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

On Wednesday, August 23, 2017, our brother, Jimmy, was called to heaven to join his parents, Regina (McLeod) and Gordon, while surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born in New Waterford, NS. At the age of 18, he moved to Ontario where he worked for 25 years as a PCW at Sheridan Villa Nursing Home in Mississauga. He lovingly entertained...

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