848 announcements for W.J. Dooley Funeral Service Ltd.

Greta Joyce MacIsaac

Passed on: 21/09/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Greta Joyce MacIsaac, age 81, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, on Friday, September 21, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, following a courageous battle with cancer. Greta was born in Mill Creek, October 20, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Elric...

Cecil Collins

Passed on: 13/09/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cecil Irving Collins, age 88, of North Sydney, who passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in North Sydney, he was the son of the late John and Lillian (Miles) Collins. Cecil worked with the Public Works Department for the Town of North...

Violet Roberts Sparkes

Passed on: 04/09/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With deep sadness we announce that Violet Sparkes, in her 93rd year went to be with her Saviour on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Born on October 13, 1925 in Brigus, NL, Violet was the daughter of the late Leonard and Edith (Efford) Gushue. Mom was known for her kind and generous hospitality to strangers and family alike, all were welcome at her...

Eileen Theresa LOVETT RN

Passed on: 31/08/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eileen Theresa (MacNeil) Lovett, age 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, on Friday, August 31, 2018, at the Northside Community Guest Home. Eileen was born in Bras d’Or on April 5, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Nathan and Theresa (Boutilier) MacNeil....

Ramona M. Woodfine

Passed on: 18/08/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Ramona ‘Mona’ Woodfine, age 82, on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at her home. Born in North Sydney on July 19, 1936, Mona was the daughter of the late Alexander and Florence (Jarvis) Harper. She met and married William Woodfine and started her adventure as an army wife...

George "Brother" Forrest

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With heartfelt sadness we, the family, announce the passing of our beloved father, George David Forrest, age 84 on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at the Northside General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney Mines on May 31, 1934, George was the son of the late Mary Matilda (MacDonald) and George Forrest. Dad was a very hard...

Mary Ann Day

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Mary Ann Day, age 85, on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Feme, NL, on August 10, 1933, she was the daughter of the late George and Doris (Baker) Evans. Mary Ann was a devoted wife...

Patricia A. Edwards

Passed on: 05/06/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

A graveside service for the late Patricia A. Edwards, age 73, a resident of The Cove Guest Home, Sydney, who passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018, will be held 2 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2018 at St. Stephen Parish Cemetery, Florence with Rev. Conrad Edwards officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant...

Walter Charles Johnston

Passed on: 30/07/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Charles Johnston on Monday, July 30, 2018, at the age of 89, after a courageous battle with Parkinson Disease. Born in North Sydney on January 7, 1929, to the late James and Carrie (Newman) Johnston. Walter worked for Marine Atlantic for 53 years. A quiet, gentle man who enjoyed a...

Brenda Jessica JESSOME

Passed on: 29/07/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, wife, grandmother, sister and aunt. Brenda passed away on July 29, 2018 at the age of 68. Born in Florence, Brenda was the daughter of the late Stanfield and Gertrude (Nicholson) Jessome. Brenda was a member of Holy Family Parish. She volunteered with St. Vincent de Paul and...

Patrick W. MacLeod

Passed on: 26/07/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Patrick Wayne MacLeod, age 68, beloved father, proud grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at his home in Bras d’Or. Patrick was born in North Sydney, August 16, 1949, he was the son of the late John James and Katherine (Swan) MacLeod. In his younger...

Sadie (Burton) Burt

Passed on: 23/07/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sorrow we announce the unexpected death of Sadie Burt, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, on Monday, July 23, 2018, at the Northside General Hospital. She died just days after celebrating her 97th birthday with her family. Born in Anderson’s Cove, NL, on July 18, 1921, Sadie was the daughter of her beloved...

Joseph D. Boutilier

Passed on: 10/07/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Douglas Boutilier, age 75, a resident of 17 High St., North Sydney, on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the Northside General Hospital. Born in North Sydney on May 25, 1943, he was the son of the late Ernest and Irene (the Barb Leblanc) Boutilier. Joe worked in construction for 25 years...

Harold J. Cox

Passed on: 09/07/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Harold Joseph Cox, age 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, on Monday, July 9, 2018 at the Northside General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney Mines on July 30, 1928, Harold was the son of the late Richard and Martha...

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Hooper

Passed on: 08/07/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With broken hearts, we announce the sudden passing of our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Betty Hooper, age 74, on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Grand Bank, NL, on November 14, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Lawson and Myrtle (Hodder) Mullins. Betty was...

Patricia ‘Katie’ Elaine (Hancock) Day

Passed on: 06/07/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Patricia ‘Katie’ Elaine (Hancock) Day, age 72, on Friday, July 6, 2018 at the Northside General Hospital. Born August 20, 1945 in Hampden, NL, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Pansie (Regular), Hancock....

Delores Lynk

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alma Delores Lynk, age 63, our beloved sister and aunt, on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at the Northside Community Guest Home, North Sydney. Delores was born in Glace Bay, May 9, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Clarke and Lila Lynk. Delores had a great sense of humor, enjoyed...

Thelma Bona

Passed on: 01/07/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Thelma (White) Bona, age 98, on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Northside General Hospital, with her family by her side. Born October 8, 1919 in North Sydney, she was the daughter of the late James and Regina White. Mamma was the leader of our extra-large family. She took great pride in telling everyone...

Mary Catherine ‘Cassie’ MacLean

Passed on: 07/06/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family regret to announce the passing of Cassie MacLean, age 70, on Friday, June 8, 2018 at her home. Born in Sydney on April 5, 1948, Cassie was the daughter of Lucy (Currie) MacKenzie and the late Dan MacKenzie. She worked for a number of years in housekeeping at the Cove Guest Home in Sydney and also a housekeeper for other...

Georgia A. (Ross) Allen

Passed on: 10/06/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Georgia Aileen (Ross) Allen passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by her loving family. Affectionately known to her family and friends as ‘Georgie’ she was formerly a resident of Central Court Homes and Allen Drive, North Sydney. Georgia was a lifelong member and supporter...