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

Calvin ‘Wiggy’ Edmunds

Calvin ‘Wiggy’ Edmunds

Born: 29/12/1929

Passed on: 29/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father, grandfather, brother and friend, Calvin Edmunds, age 87, on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at home with his loving family by his side. Born in North Sydney on December 29, 1929, he was the loving son of the late Edward and Alfreda (Pyke) Edmunds. Dad worked at...

Daniel  MacNeil

Daniel MacNeil

Born: 03/12/1919

Passed on: 27/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel MacNeil, age 97, a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, a resident of Brook Street, North Sydney, on Sunday, August 27, 2017 in the Veterans Wing at Harbourview Hospital, Sydney Mines. Born in North Sydney on December 3, 1919, he was the youngest son of the late...

Curtis F.  Chislett

Curtis F. Chislett

Passed on: 13/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Curtis Chislett on Sunday, August 13, 2017, at the age of 55. Born in North Sydney, he was the youngest son of the late Jack and Jean (Robinson) Chislett. Curtis worked as a welding inspector throughout the country...

Gabriel Joseph  Ouellet

Gabriel Joseph Ouellet

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gabriel Ouellet, age 82, loving father, grandfather and friend, on Friday, August 11, 2017, at the Northside General Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born in Ile Verte, Quebec, he was the son of the late Hormidas and Rose (Soucy) Ouellet. Gabriel was a merchant mariner for most of his...

Donald M.  MacLeod

Donald M. MacLeod

Born: 06/09/1923

Passed on: 07/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Murdoch MacLeod, age 93, on Monday, August 7, 2017. Donald passed peacefully, with family at his side. Henry David Thoreau once said, "Live your beliefs and you can turn the world around". Donald truly embodied this sentiment, and had an impact on all who came in contact with him...

Duncan (Buddy)  McInnis

Duncan (Buddy) McInnis

Born: 14/11/1938

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Duncan B. McInnis. Devoted and loving husband, cherished father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend. Born November 14, 1938 in Florence CB, to the late Roderick and Florence (Hosking) McInnis, after moving to George’s River he became a life time resident of the community....

Emma Jane  Freeborne

Emma Jane Freeborne

Born In: Grand Bank, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Born: 05/05/1943

Passed in: Canada
Passed on: 08/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Emma Freeborne on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Emma passed peacefully at the Northside General Hospital after a lengthy illness at the age of 74. Emma was born on May 5, 1943 in Grand Bank, Newfoundland, the daughter of the late Bert and Edith (Hickman) Cumben. Emma is survived by her...

Thomas E.  Hawley

Thomas E. Hawley

Passed on: 06/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Thomas E. Hawley, on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at Buchanan Memorial Hospital, Neil’s Harbour, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Neil’s Harbour, he was the son of Cassie (Keddy) Hawley and the late Alex Hawley. Thomas lived in Ingonish and enjoyed watching the Montreal Canadiens,...

Eleanor M. RN Strickland

Eleanor M. RN Strickland

Born: 30/01/1935

Passed on: 01/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Eleanor Marie Strickland, age 82, on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford on January 30, 1935, she was the daughter of the late John Vincent and Mary Ann (Connors) Wilson....

Austin  Kendall

Austin Kendall

Passed on: 20/07/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of Austin George Kendall, age 67, on Thursday, July 20, 2017 in Baddeck. Born in North Sydney, he was the son of the late George and Susan (Best) Kendall. Austin spent most of his life on the sea. He fished for many years with his father, worked aboard several Great Lake...

Arthena J.  Tobin

Arthena J. Tobin

Born: 24/09/1932

Passed on: 17/07/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Arthena Joan Tobin, age 84, on Monday July 17, 2017, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in North Sydney on September 24, 1932, Arthena was the daughter of the late Arthur and Minnie (Ivey) Edmunds. Mom worked at various places from her teens to age 65...

Allan David  MacDonald

Allan David MacDonald

Passed on: 19/07/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With broken hearts we announce the passing of Allan David MacDonald, age 73, of North Sydney, who died on Tuesday, July 19 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital An Cala Unit after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Dad was born and raised in Scotch Lake, always his home, despite working as a welder for several years across Canada. Dad...

Allan E. ‘Spook’ Warren

Allan E. ‘Spook’ Warren

Born: 10/04/1956

Passed on: 14/07/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, brother and uncle, Allan Ernest ‘Spook’ Warren, age 61, on Friday July 14, 2017 at the Northside General Hospital after a brief illness. Born in North Sydney on April 10, 1956, he was the son of the late Mansell and Mabel Etta (Allen) Warren. Allan was employed with the...

Hazel V.  Johnston

Hazel V. Johnston

Born: 12/06/1928

Passed on: 15/07/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Hazel Valencha Johnston, age 89, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Rose Blanche, Newfoundland on June 12, 1928, Hazel was the daughter of the late Aaron and Elizabeth (Best)...

Stella  Cameron

Stella Cameron

Born: 05/11/1953

Passed on: 13/07/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister and aunt, Stella Cameron, age 93, a resident of Coxheath and formerly a long time resident of North Sydney, on Thursday July 13, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born on November 5, 1923 in Sydney, Stella was the daughter of the late Stanley and...

Nancy Keagan

Nancy Keagan

Born: 22/03/1959

Passed on: 10/07/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Nancy Elizabeth Keagan, age 58, on Monday July 10, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in North Sydney on March 22, 1959, Nancy was a daughter of the late Reginald and Hattie (Dunphy) Keagan. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of...

Joseph ‘Joey’  Bennett

Joseph ‘Joey’ Bennett

Passed on: 04/07/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

A celebration of life for the late Joseph ‘Joey’ Bennett Jr., who passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Ross Ferry Fire Hall, Ross Ferry. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant Street, North Sydney.

Wayne M.  Brown

Wayne M. Brown

Born In: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Born: 14/08/1957

Passed on: 02/07/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wayne Michael Brown, age 59, on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at the Northside General Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Wayne was a wonderful husband, son, brother, uncle and friend. Born in Hamilton, Ontario on August 14, 1957, Wayne was the son of Joseph Brown and the late Jacqueline...

Marie Jacqueline ‘Jackie’  Nelligan

Marie Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Nelligan

Born In: Dalhousie, New Brunswick, Canada
Born: 06/03/1948

Passed on: 01/07/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Nelligan, age 69, on Saturday July 1, 2017 after a brief illness. Born in Dalhousie, New Brunswick, March 6, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Eric and Pascaline (Poirier) Duguay. She was employed for a number of years as a sewing machine operator and later as...

Kevin T.  MacPherson

Kevin T. MacPherson

Born: 29/03/1955

Passed on: 02/07/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Kevin Thomas MacPherson, age 62, loving son, husband, father, brother and uncle on Sunday, July 2, 2017 after a courageous battle with leukemia. Born in Sydney Mines on March 29, 1955, Kevin was the son of Sarah ‘Sadie’ (Penny) MacPherson, Sydney Mines and the late David...

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