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

Cody Alexander Burke

Born: 17/11/1996

Passed on: 11/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved, Cody Alexander Burke, who was taken much too soon on August 11, 2017. Cody was born on November 17, 1996 to his loving parents Joe and Sandra (Moran) Burke. Besides his parents, Cody leaves behind his big brother, Nicholas (Katherine and their puppy, Molly); his fur sister, Zoe,...

Anastasia MacSween

Born: 28/09/1917

Passed on: 10/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, grand, great and great-great grandmother, Anastasia MacSween, in her 100th year, on August 8, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born September 28, 1917 in Thorburn, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary- Jane (MacInnis) MacNeil....

Edward ‘Eddie’ Coish

Passed on: 04/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Eddie Coish, age 77, at home with his wife by his side after a short battle with cancer on Friday, August 4, 2017. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late William and Louise (Rose) Coish. Ed worked in the coal mines, No. 12 and Lingan Mine for 37 years. He was an avid dart...

Jean Hicks

Born: 20/12/1923

Passed on: 05/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Born on December 20, 1923 in Gladbeck, Germany, passed away on August 5, 2017 in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, NS. She was the only daughter of Karl and Mary (Hajek) Chesal, both of Czechoslovakia, which prompted her to sometimes refer to herself as a Bogus Czech. She immigrated to Canada with her family in 1923, settling in River...

Patrick John O’Flaherty

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Patrick John O’Flaherty, 83, on August 3, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a brief illness. Born in Lingan, he was the son of the late Patrick and Elizabeth (Murphy) O’Flaherty. During his lifetime he worked...

JUDITH ANN TIGHE

Born: 17/06/1964

Passed on: 02/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

On August 2, 2017 I lost the light of my life, Judy. She was born June 17, 1964 to me, Polly (McMullin) and the late Tommy Tighe. Judy peacefully passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with her loving family by her side. Judy loved to travel, do puzzles, listen to music, latch hooking, attend Saturday Mass, and hanging out with her...

Mary Leona MacNeil

Born: 07/02/1930

Passed on: 01/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our loving mother, Mary Leona (Lathigee) MacNeil, at the age of 87. Mom passed away at the Glace Bay Hospital, August 1, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Main-A-Dieu, February 7, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rose (Burke) Lathigee. Leona was a...

CARMEL MICHAELEEN NUGENT

Born: 17/06/1947

Passed on: 12/04/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt and friend, Carmel Michaeleen Nugent, on April 12, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney on June 17, 1947, Carmel was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (MacLean) MacNeil. In her younger years, Carmel followed her...

Walter ‘Joe’ BURKE

Passed on: 21/07/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness and heart break that we, Tommy, Robert and Jo-Ann, announce the peaceful and dignified passing of our amazing Dad, (Walter) Joe Burke, 80, of River Ryan on Friday, July 21, 2017 at New Waterford Consolidated Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lingan, he was the son of the late Walter and Tessie (Tighe)...

Samuel Wallace ‘Sam’ CONRAD

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Special thanks to Maple Hill Manor, where Sam received suburb loving care for two and a half years.

Charles ‘Charlie’ Prendergast

Born In: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 08/11/1930

Passed in: New Waterford, Canada
Passed on: 20/07/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The family of Charles Alexander ‘Charlie’ Prendergast regret to announce his passing on July 20, 2017 at New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Charlie was born November 8, 1930 in New Waterford, NS to the late Edward and Mary Elizabeth (MacDonald) Prendergast. Charlie was a member of St. Leonard’s Parish. In his earlier years he painted...

Samuel Wallace ‘Sam’ Conrad

Born: 27/06/1947

Passed on: 21/07/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we, the family of Samuel ‘Sam’ Conrad, age 70, announce his passing on July 21, 2017 at New Waterford Hospital. Born in New Glasgow, June 27, 1947, he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret (Wallace) Conrad. Sam was a member of St. Leonard’s Parish; he worked as a pastry chef in Halifax at the Lord Nelson...

Walter ‘Joe’ Burke

Passed on: 21/07/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Joe Burke, age 80, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017 at the New Waterford Hospital. The funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. www.vjmcgillivray.ca.

PETER COOKE

Born: 26/09/1937

Passed on: 04/07/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we, the family of Peter Cooke, age 79, announce his sudden passing on July 4, 2017 at New Waterford Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, September 26, 1937, he was the son of the late Alexander and Vange (MacLean) Cooke. Peter was a miner most of his life having worked in 18, 26 and Lingan collieries. He was a great father...

Heather Ann Tonary

Born: 13/03/1951

Passed on: 04/07/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The family of Heather Ann Tonary regrets to announce her passing on July 4, 2017 at New Waterford Consolidated Hospital after a courageous battle. Heather was born March 13, 1951 in New Waterford, NS to the late David and Sarah Tonary. She was also predeceased by her eldest brother, James. Heather loved to spend her time fishing in Iona and...

PATRICK FRANCIS 'FRANK' MADDEN

Passed on: 20/06/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Patrick Francis 'Frank' Madden, 79, of New Waterford on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Victoria Haven Nursing Home, Glace Bay, after a brief battle with Demetia. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late James T. and Mary (Wilson) Madden. Frank was a member of Mount Carmel...

ANNA THERESA BURKE

Passed on: 01/01/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

A graveside service will be held for Anna Theresa Burke, 87, of New Waterford who passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017. The service will take place on Friday, June 30 at 11:30 a.m. in Mount Carmel Cemetery with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Following the burial, there will be a luncheon held at St. Leonard’s Hall on Convent Street. Funeral...

Bernard ‘Bernie’ Kenneth White

Born: 25/04/1959

Passed on: 24/06/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we say farewell to a loving father, son, brother, cousin, and friend, Bernard ‘Bernie’ Kenneth White. Watched over by his loving family, Bernie passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Bernie was born on April 25, 1959 and raised in New Waterford by parents Simon and Roberta...

Charles Robert MacPhee

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Charles Robert MacPhee, age 77, on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with family by his side. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late William Douglas and Hannah Mary ( Gaulton) MacPhee. Charles was a mine supervisor and worked with Devco in...

Patrick Francis ‘Frank’ Madden

Passed on: 20/06/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Patrick Francis 'Frank' Madden, 79, of New Waterford on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Victoria Haven Nursing Home, Glace Bay, after a brief battle with Dementia. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late James T. and Mary (Wilson) Madden. Frank was a member of Mount...