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

Archibald Alexander 'Archie' MacNeil

Passed on: 14/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Archie MacNeil, 67, of New Waterford, and formerly of Daley Road, New Victoria, on June 14, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Hector and Margaret (MacIsaac) MacNeil. In earlier years, Archie worked various jobs, namely as a...

Gopal Maindiratta

Passed on: 14/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The family of the late Gopal Maindiratta invite you to a memorial service in celebration of his life at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 3 p.m. Mr. Maindiratta passed away May 14, 2013. A light luncheon will follow in the funeral home.

John Leadbeater

Passed on: 05/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness we announce the passing of John Leadbeater, 83, of New Waterford on June 5, 2013 at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Tommy and Mary (Duffney) Leadbeater. John was a member of All Saints Anglican Church, New Waterford. He was employed with Devco for 37 years, working in...

Gopal Maindiratta

Passed on: 14/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The family of the late Gopal Maindiratta invite you to a memorial service in celebration of his life at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 3 p.m. Mr. Maindiratta passed away May 14, 2013. A light luncheon will follow in the funeral home.

Quinn Kavanaugh

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our dear, wonderful and deeply loved son, brother, uncle, nephew and cousin, at the age of 32. Quinn graduated from Breton Education Centre, Cape Breton University and the University of Maine at Fort Kent. After substitute teaching in Halifax, he went out west to begin a new career. He...

Benedict 'Bennie' MacKinnon

Passed on: 03/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With broken hearts, we the family of Benedict ‘Bennie’ MacKinnon of 3374 Emerald St., River Ryan, would like to announce the peaceful passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend at home, surrounded by his loving family on Monday evening, June 3, 2013. Born in Grand Mira South, Bennie was the son of the late John Joe and...

Alex Petrie

Passed on: 31/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Alex ‘Gents’ Petrie on Friday, May 31, peacefully at home. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Alex was born in New Waterford to George and Mary Ann (Ellsworth) Petrie. Alex worked as a hoist operator at No. 12 Colliery and later at Lingan mine. A true gentleman,...

Jody Ellsworth

Born: 10/09/1924

Passed on: 24/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leo Joseph 'Jody' Ellsworth, on Thursday, May 24 at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital, surrounded by his children. Born in New Waterford Sept. 10, 1924, he was the youngest son of the late Euphrasia and Walter Ellsworth. Married to the late Claire (MacVarish) Ellsworth, they raised...

Gopal Maindiratta

Born: 27/11/1931

Passed on: 14/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Gopal Maindiratta, 81 of New Waterford, N.S., passed away peacefully with his family by his bedside on May 14, 2013. Born in India on Nov. 27, 1931, he was the son of the late Inder Bhan and Nihal Devi (nee Kalra) Maindiratta. Gopal worked as a teacher in different schools in India, Ethiopia and Nova Scotia including Cape Breton and New...

Daniel McEachern

Passed on: 12/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our brother Daniel McEachern on Sunday, May 12, at New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Dan and Ida (Clements) McEachern. Daniel worked in No. 12 and Lingan mines for 40 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Army, Navy, Airforce and...

Joann Gallant

Passed on: 30/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness we, the family, announce the sudden passing of our mother, Joann Marie Gallant on April 30, 2013. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Dan Willie and Jennie (Burke) McNeil. She was a member of the former St. Michael's parish, currently the Parish Church of St. Leonard. In earlier years, Joann enjoyed...

Florence MacDonald

Born In: Inverness, Canada

Passed on: 26/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Florence MacDonald, 92, of New Waterford on April 26, 2013, at home. Born in Inverness, she was a daughter of the late Archie and Jessie (MacKinnon) MacIsaac. A devout catholic with strong faith, Florence was a loyal member of the former St. Agnes Church, currently the Parish...

George Lamey

Born: 27/08/1922

Passed on: 24/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

George Lamey passed away peacefully on April 24, 2013 at the Glace Bay Hospital. George was the eldest son of the late Joseph and Mary Ann (Nicholson) Lamey. Born on August 27, 1922 in New Victoria, he grew up on Upper Daley Road and went to work at DEVCO at the age of 18. He joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1942 and briefly served at Fort...

John James Hall

Passed on: 09/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of John James Hall, 55, of New Waterford on April 9, 2013, at the New Waterford Hospital. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of Winnie (Slaney) Hall and the late John ‘Big Dan’ Hall. John was mechanically inclined and used his knowledge to work on several vehicles over the years. He also put...

Daniel 'Gunter' Richardson

Passed on: 04/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family, regret to announce the passing of Daniel Spencer Richardson, 36, of New Waterford on April 4, 2013. Born in Sydney, he was a son of Roy Richardson and Cindy (MacDonald) Latham. Danny was a chef for 17 years working at the Bonnie Prince and more recently, the Holiday Inn in Sydney. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and sports;...

Annie McEachern

Passed on: 05/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great and great-great-grandmother, Annie Isabel McEachern. Annie peacefully passed away at her home on Friday April 5, 2013, with her loving family by her side. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Joe and Ada MacIntyre. Annie was a member of the...

Victor LeMoine

Passed on: 02/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Victor Joseph LeMoine, 81, of Scotchtown on April 2, 2013 at home. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Archie and Victoria (Deruelle) LeMoine. Victor was a member of the former St. Michael's parish, currently the Parish Church of St. Leonard. He was a coal miner for 27 years...

Carol (Nearing) Yuhasz

Passed on: 29/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear sister, friend and companion, Carol. God called her home to be with Mom and Dad in heaven on March 29, 2013. Carol, always up to the task, agreed to lend a hand and went where she was needed most, so she left her earthly body and set her spirit free to climb the heavens to be by...

Robert Durando

Passed on: 29/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We regret to announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather and husband, Robert J. Durando on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Born in New Waterford, Robbie was a son of the late Catherine (MacPhee) and Louis Durando. Robbie was employed with Devco and loved his life as a coal miner. He was a kind and compassionate man who loved to surround...

Debbie Gillis

Passed on: 26/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Debbie Ann Gillis, 52, of Hinchey Avenue, New Waterford on March 26, 2013, at the New Waterford Hospital. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of Norma (McDonald) and the late Dougie Hurley. Debbie was a member of St. Leonard's parish, New Waterford. She was employed with...