136 announcements for Pier Community Funeral Home

Martin William A. Murphy

Passed on: 19/04/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Martin William A. Murphy on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Martin was the son of the late Martin Murphy and Alice (Doyle) Murphy. Martin graduated as a school teacher and taught in Sydney in the early 1950s. Martin worked for the Department of...

Bernard Melski

Born In: Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Coxheath, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 13/04/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts, that we, the family announce the passing of Bernie Melski on April 13, 2012. Bernie passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his devoted wife, children, and grandchildren and is now in the arms of the Lord. Born in Whitney Pier, Bernie was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Sydney River and in his younger...

Elsie Mary (Agnes) Kaarto

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 25/03/1928

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 01/04/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family of Elsie Mary Kaarto regretfully announce her passing on April 1, 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Elsie was born In Sydney on March 25, 1928. Elsie worked hard most of her life. She had a strong faith with God. Elsie enjoyed getting together with family and friends as well as attending special occasions. She...

Erma Mildred Maxwell

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 31/03/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we share the news that our beloved mother passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 31, 2012, in Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility, Sydney River, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney, Erma was the daughter of the late Sidney and Emilia (Whalen) Jones. Erma was a member of Trinity...

Kevin Michael Murphy

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 04/06/1954

Passed in: South Bar, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 25/03/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With sadness, we the family regret to announce the passing of Kevin Michael Murphy on Saturday, March 25, 2012, in the An Cala Palliative Care unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital after a courageous battle of cancer. Born June 4, 1954, in Sydney, Kevin was the son of Gerald and the late Connie (McNeil) Murphy. Kevin was a longtime employee of...

Gloria (Hollohan) Kober

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 31/07/1957

Passed in: Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 09/03/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the sudden death of Gloria (Hollohan) Kober at home on March 9, 2012. Born in Sydney, July 31, 1957, Gloria was the daughter of the late Leo and Mary Hollohan. In her life time, Gloria was a loving mother and long standing friend. She loved to travel. Gloria will be remembered by family...

Mary Hannigan

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 24/02/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With sadness and fond memories we announce the passing of Mary Ellen Hannigan on February 24, 2012 at the Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital, Inverness, surrounded by her family. Visitation for the late Mary Ellen Hannigan will be held on Monday, Feb. 27, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in St. Patrick's Church Hall, North East Margaree....

Linda Elizabeth Shepard

Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 19/02/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that I, John Shepard announce the passing of my dear wife, Linda Elizabeth Shepard on Feb. 19, 2012, in the An Cala unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with me at her side. Born in Glace Bay, Linda was the youngest daughter of the late Wilfred and Helen (Nellie) Roberts. Linda was educated in Glace Bay...

Robert Lessley

Born In: Sedalia, Missouri, United States

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 18/02/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts and sadness we announce the passing of Robert Lessley on Feb. 18, 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sedalia, Missouri, Robert was the son of the late Fred and Eunice (Armstrong) Lessley. Robert was a member of the Salvation Army Sydney Community Church. He was...

Anna Johnston

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 17/05/1941

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 10/02/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family announce the passing of Anna Johnston, on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, May 17, 1941, Anna was the daughter of the late Lauchlin and Margaret (MacNeil) Johnston. Anna was the last member of her immediate family. Anna was a gentle lady. She will always be...

Ira Joseph Williams

Born In: Smelt Brook, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 15/11/1939

Passed in: Edwardsville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 08/02/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the passing of Ira Joseph Williams on Feb. 8, 2012, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Smelt Brook, Nov. 15, 1939, Ira was the son of the late Parnell and Ellen (Rambeau) Williams. Ira was a member of the Holy Rosary parish, Westmount, and Church of the Incarnation,...

Mark Doucet

Born In: Cheticamp, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 04/02/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Mark Doucet, 46, formerly of Grand Etang, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cheticamp, Mark was the only son of Wilfred and Bertha (Chiasson) Doucet. Mark was a member of St. Joseph parish, Saint Joseph du Moine. He lived in Toronto for 20 years and...

Owen Francis Scott

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 12/05/1936

Passed in: Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 25/01/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the peaceful passing of Owen Francis Scott on Jan. 25, 2012, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born May 12, 1936, Owen was the son of the late Richard and Elsie (Mumford) Scott. Owen was an avid sports fan, especially when it came to the Toronto Maple leafs. He loved visits from...

Carol Ann Nixon

Born In: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 13/01/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the passing of Carol Ann Nixon on Jan. 13, 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Fredericton, N.B., Carol Ann was the daughter of the late Robert and Clara (O’Leary) Johnston. Carol Ann was an employee of the federal government of Canada until her retirement. She was...

John 'Buddy' Farrell

Born: 08/05/1940

Passed in: Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 02/01/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the passing of John ‘Buddy’ Farrell of Whitney Pier on Jan. 2, 2012 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born on May 8, 1940, John was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (MacDonald) Farrell. John was a loving brother to his siblings and was cherished as the “Baby Boy” in...

James Joseph 'Jim' Petterson

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 16/12/1910

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 25/12/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Our beloved father passed away on Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011, at the Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility, Sydney, at the age of 101 years old. Born Dec. 16, 1910, at Sydney N.S., Jim was the son of the late Agnes and Charles Petterson. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Our dad, Jim was a member of Holy...

James 'Jim' Petterson

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 25/12/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family announce the passing of our father, James ‘Jim’ Petterson on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011, at the Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility, Sydney. Full obituary will be in the Cape Breton Post on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.

John Joseph Campbell

Born In: Woodbine, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 15/06/1918

Passed in: Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 24/12/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family of John Joseph ‘Joe’ Campbell regretfully announce his passing on Dec. 24, 2011, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born on June 15, 1918, in Woodbine, N.S., Joe was the son of the late John R. and Margaret (MacInnis) Campbell. Joe was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Joe was a veteran in the...

Michael 'Duke' MacIntyre

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 10/06/1935

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 20/12/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Our father was called home to heaven after 76 years. With broken hearts we, the family, regret to announce the passing of a dear father and brother on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, Mike was the son of the late Dan Joe and Katie Bell (MacDougall) MacIntyre. Mike was a devoted Catholic and...

Harry Phillips

Born In: Bolsward, Holland, Netherlands
Born: 23/08/1946

Passed in: Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 08/12/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family, regret to inform you that Harry Phillips, East Broadway, passed away on Dec. 8, 2011, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after battling with cancer. Born in Bolsward, Holland, Aug. 23, 1946, Harry was the son of the late Hugh and Fredricka (Keesen) Phillips. Harry worked for Irving oil doing pump maintenance. He also...