310 announcements for Chants Funeral Home

Carl Daniel Thistle

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts and deep regret that we the family announce the passing of Carl Thistle at home surrounded by his loving family after a battle with cancer. Born in Sydney, he was the son of Carl and Barbara (Gray) Thistle. Carl spent four years in the navy and then became the co-owner of D.P. Thistle Consulting Ltd. with his father. He...

Vincent Joseph Lang

Born In: Port au Port, Newfoundland, Canada

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 16/05/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we the family announce the passing of Vince Lang at the Richmond Villa, St. Peter’s on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Born in Port au Port, Newfoundland, he was the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Gale) Lang. Vince is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Dixon (Eddie MacLean), New Waterford; grandchildren, Gordon...

Gerald Beaton

Born In: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Dartmouth/Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 14/05/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Gerald Beaton at the Dartmouth General Hospital, Dartmouth, May 14, 2012, the date of his 58th wedding anniversary. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late John and Beatrice (Bruce) Beaton. He attended St. Agnes School. After he graduated from St. FX in 1947, he received BSc.,...

William John Ward

Born In: Pontiac, Michigan, United States

Passed in: Catalone, Nova Scotia, Canada

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With great sadness, we must announce the passing of John Ward, a family man and dedicated Parks Canada artisan with over 25 years of service. John was a man who exemplified trust, honour, integrity and courage. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, he was the son of the late Eric Davison, raised in Ontario with his Mom and Dad, Wilma (Taylor) and Gerry...

Madeline 'Maddie' MacDonald

Passed on: 02/04/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Madeline Mac Donald, who passed away April 2, 2012, will be held at Sydney River United Protestant Church on Saturday, May 12 at 2 p.m. Reception to follow in church hall.

Madeline 'Maddie' MacDonald

Passed on: 02/04/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Madeline Mac Donald, who passed away April 2, 2012, will be held at Sydney River United Protestant Church on Saturday, May 12 at 2 p.m. Reception to follow in church hall.

Francis Joseph Gill

Born In: Brigus, Newfoundland, Canada

Passed in: Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 07/05/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Francis Gill on May 7, 2012, at the Glace Bay Hospital, Glace Bay. Born in Brigus, N.L., he was the son of the late Dr. Frederick D. and Ida (Burnam) Gill. A veteran of Second World War, Francis served with both the Merchant Marine and the Royal Navy. A life member of the Royal...

Blair (Pitchuck) Boutilier

Passed on: 08/05/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that the family of Blair Boutilier announce her sudden passing on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. A full obituary will follow in Saturday’s paper.

Sheila Marie Melnick

Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 05/05/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Words cannot express the sadness and pain felt by the passing of my loving mom Sheila, at my home, on May 5, 2012. Surrounded by many special family members and friends she fought an amazingly difficult but short battle with pancreatic cancer. Her strength, courage, and determination was a true inspiration to us all. Her bravery shown will never...

Philip Bagnell

Published in the Moncton Times & Transcript.

BAGNELL, PHILIP EDWIN - January 20, 1920 - April 28, 2012 - Philip Edwin Bagnell, beloved and devoted husband of Isabel (Townsend) and loving father of Philip Clyde (Heather) and Isobel May (Charles) MacLennan passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on April 28, 2012. He was 92 and enjoyed a remarkably full and healthy life....

Timothy 'Tim Bob' Walsh

Born In: Antignosh/Ashby, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 23/04/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we the family announce the peaceful passing of Timothy Walsh on Monday, April 23, 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Antigonish, raised in Ashby, he was the son of Mrs. Jean (Powell) Walsh, Marion Bridge and the late Ray J. Walsh. Tim Bob was employed with the Canadian Coast Guard as a...

David G. Oland

Passed in: Arlington, Massachusetts, United States
Passed on: 24/12/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

David G. Oland of Arlington, Mass. died Dec. 24, 2011. Beloved son of Mrs. Helena F. (Burden) and the late William H. Oland, of Arlington. Brother of Deborah M. Daigle of Port Williams, N.S. He is also survived by his devoted cousins, Brenda Wesinger, Carol Errico and Clarance ‘Clary’ Palmer. David was an avid sportsman, ham radio...

Jennie Lois MacDonald

Born In: Port Bickerton, Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 28/04/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we, the family announce the peaceful passing of our loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Jennie Lois MacDonald on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Port Bickerton, Guysborough County, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Jane (Avery) Kaiser. Jennie was...

Peter Patrick Gardiner

Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 22/04/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we the family announce the peaceful passing of Peter Gardiner on Sunday, April 22, 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of Mrs. Margaret (Calder) Gardiner, Sydney and the late John Gardiner. Besides his mother, he is survived by his...

Colin Matthew Keefe

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Marion Bridge/Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 16/04/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

On April 16, 2012, Matt passed from the arms of his loved ones and into the arms of God after a brief struggle with cancer. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Colin and Murdena Keefe. Matt retired after 30 years service with the Province of Nova Scotia. Being active in hockey, softball, bowling and golf, he was a coach in the Minor...

Christina 'Chris' McLean

Born In: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 15/04/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts and great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother and grandmother Christina McLean on Sunday, April 15, 2012, at the Cove Guest Home, with her family by her side. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Christina Davies. She enjoyed knitting and taking care of her...

Gloria Marice MacKinnon

Born In: Neils Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sugar Loaf, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 12/04/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness we the family announce the peaceful passing of a wonderful daughter, mother, sister and friend Gloria MacKinnon. Gloria passed away at the Buchanan Memorial Hospital, on Thursday, April 12, 2012, while surrounded by her loving family. Born in Neils Harbour, she was the daughter of John and Grace...

Gladys Ruby Fiander

Born In: Big Lorraine, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 08/04/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Gladys Ruby Fiander, Louisbourg, died on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012, at Waterford Heights, New Waterford. Born in Big Lorraine, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Ann (Wadden) Jewell. Gladys was active in the church and in community activities for most of her life. She is survived by her son, Edward (Carol); grandchildren,...

Karl 'Fred' Sparling

Born In: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 06/04/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Karl Frederick Sparling passed away peacefully Friday, April 6, 2012, from the complications of Alzheimers at Taigh Na Mara in Glace Bay where he resided for the past two years. Born in Halifax, June 6, 1922, he was the last surviving child of Karl and Ethel (Richardson) Sparling. Fred graduated from Sydney Academy and started work at the...

Trevor Orison Duffy

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 03/04/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, and uncle, Trevor of Sydney on April 3,2012. Born in Sydney, NS, he was the son of Orison and Webetta (MacKinnon) Duffy of Sydney. He is survived by his sisters, Heather (Michael) Campbell, Sydney, and Larisa (David) Dow, Saint John, N.B., and by his number one...