500 announcements for T W Curry Parkview Chapel

Rita MacNeil

Born: 28/05/1944

Passed on: 16/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Cape Breton’s first lady of song, Rita MacNeil, on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. A gentle soul with a heart of gold and the voice of an angel, Rita’s music spoke of her love of home and family, the courage to rise above life’s challenges and the hardworking men and women...

James Blackman

Passed on: 16/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

James Blackman, 87, of Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility, formerly of 512 Victoria Rd., passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at the residence. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Charles and Helena Blackman. He was an adherent of St. Alban’s Anglican Church. James was a quiet peaceful man who loved to walk and observe his...

L. Idella Gillis

Born: 01/10/1933

Passed on: 15/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

L. Idella Gillis passed away after a lengthy illness on April 15, 2013 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, at the age of 79. Idella was born in Frankville, Antigonish County, on Oct. 1, 1933, the youngest child of the late William and Sophie (DeCoste) Levangie. Idella graduated from Mount St. Bernard Secretarial School in 1949. She...

Sister Mary Elizabeth MacDonald

Passed on: 12/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The CND sisters of Notre Dame Parkland, Sydney, wish to announce that Sister Mary Elizabeth MacDonald (Sister St. Ann of the Immaculate) passed on to eternal Light on April 12, 2013. She was the daughter of the late John F. (Philip) MacDonald and Annie Jane (Cash) MacDonald of Irish Vale. She entered the Congregation of Notre Dame in 1955 and...

Alphonse Chiasson

Passed on: 10/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alphonse Chiasson on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at home. Born in Grand Etang, he was the son of the late Daniel and Suzan (Aucoin) Chiasson. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Alphonse worked at Olands Brewery in Halifax and later, for many years, as a labourer at...

Ronald Joseph MacDonald

Passed on: 07/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Ronald Joseph MacDonald, 72, of East Bay/Ben Eoin, formerly of Royal Avenue, Sydney, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Dallas, Texas, while visiting family. Born in Sydney, he was the son of Mrs. Mary (Divine) MacDonald of Sydney and the late Michael MacDonald. Ronald was the owner/operator of Me and the Mrs. Restaurant, Ben Eoin. This...

Carmella (MacIntyre) Morrison

Passed on: 09/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness but wonderful memories that we announce the passing of our mother, Carmella (MacIntyre) Morrison on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. She was born in Reserve Mines, daughter of the late Daniel and Elizabeth (Bryden) MacIntyre. Carmella was a loving mother and grandmother; independent,...

Gertrude Donovan

Passed on: 08/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

After a long life lived at French Street, Howe Street and Warne Street, Gertrude Gillis Donovan passed to eternal life on April 8, 2013. Born to the late Duncan and Mary (Morrison) Gillis of Whitney Pier on Dec. 29, 1909; she was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Her faith life was lived with the Catholic communities of Holy...

Andrew Crosby

Passed on: 08/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Andrew Francis Crosby passed away in hospital on April 8, 2013. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Adam and Anne (Currie) Crosby of Glace Bay. Andrew is survived by his wife, Dianne (Hicks) and his two daughters, Caelin and Alison. Andrew is also survived by his sisters, Mary Jo Chiasson (André), Jeanie (Bern Romeo) and brothers,...

Edna MacLeod

Passed on: 03/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Edna Frances MacLeod, 88 of Celtic Court, formerly of Union Street, died peacefully in her sleep on April 3, 2013 in her residence. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Gordon and Frances (Ferguson) Taylor. She attended Sydney Academy and then went on to Boston where she attended Wilfred Academy and obtained her...

Prentice Johnson

Passed on: 01/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Prentice Albert Gerard Johnson on April 1, 2013 in Eskasoni. Born in Sydney, he was the son of Mary and Allan Googoo and baby boy forever to Dr. Margaret Johnson ‘Dr. Granny’ and John T. Johnson. A country music fan, he loved to sing. He was a hard worker and always took his jobs...

Allan Maynard Young

Passed on: 30/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Allan Maynard Young on Saturday, March 30, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, he was the son of Mary (MacInnis) Young of Sydney and the late Weldon J. Young. He was a member of Sacred Heart parish, Sydney. He graduated from Dalhousie University with a four-year program...

Anne Mary Robertson (Aboud)

Passed on: 28/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of a beautiful mother, grandmother, wife, sister and friend, Anne Mary Robertson on March 28, 2013. Born in Sydney, Annie was the daughter of the late Mary (Aboud) MacNeil and Moses Aboud. She was a devoted member of Sacred Heart parish and the Sacred Heart C.W.L. She was also an associate...

John Michael Serwatuk

Passed on: 23/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

John Michael Serwatuk, 73, of Sydney, passed away on March 23, 2013, at the QE II Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Michael and Ketina (Fylypiw) Serwatuk. John worked for CP Railroad in Ontario and then CNR in Sydney in both administration and the railroad yard. He was a member and volunteer at Holy...

Stephen MacKenzie Keough

Passed on: 23/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephen MacKenzie Keough. Stephen passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on March 23, 2013. Stephen lost a short but courageous battle with cancer. Stephen accomplished many things in his short life. He was an outstanding student, received Chief Scout Award and had...

Brady Joseph Jay Googoo

Born: 21/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It was on an early morning of March 21, 2013, a dear angel was born without a heartbeat. Even though he was here for a very short time, Brady left an everlasting imprint on our hearts. Brady Joseph Jay Googoo born March 21, 2013, the son of Sophia Basque and Brennon Googoo. Brady will be deeply loved forever by his sisters, Jasmine, Magan and...

Arthur Joseph Bray

Passed on: 19/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Peacefully with the setting sun on the last day of winter, our beloved husband and father, Arthur Joseph Bray passed from this life surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Born at home in Port Morien, he was the second born son of the late John Francis and Agnes (Kanary) Bray. Dad was an entrepreneur and artist. He loved to paint...

Arthur Gordon Taylor

Born: 25/12/1939

Passed on: 16/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur Gordon Taylor Junior, on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at the age of 73. Born in Sydney on Dec. 25, 1939, he was the son of the late Arthur and Helen (Murray) Taylor. Art was a plumber by trade and worked in the construction industry, still remaining a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters...

Pierce A. Keough

Passed on: 17/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Pierce A. Keough, 94. Pierce passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, March 17, 2013. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late James and Elizabeth (Heaney) Keough. Pierce grew up in Whitney Pier, but later moved to Ashby to raise a family of his own. He...

Rita Gillis

Passed on: 15/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother, Rita Elaine (Campbell) Gillis on March 15, at North Sydney General Hospital after a short illness. Rita was a long time resident of Trinity Avenue, Sydney and was most recently resident at My Cape Breton Home for Seniors in North Sydney. Rita was born and raised in Balls Creek, daughter...