1700 announcements for Sydney Memorial Chapel

Mora Young

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Mora Young at Arborstone Enhanced Care, Halifax on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Born February 19, 1942, in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Smith) MacKeigan and wife of the late Wyman Young. Mora is survived by her son, Blaine (Tamara), Don Mills, Ont.;...

Nancy Anne (MacDonald) MacAskill

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep regret that we announce the peaceful passing of Nancy Anne (MacDonald) MacAskill, age 78, on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Mary (Myles) MacDonald. In her younger years, Nancy worked for Eastern Light and later at Cape Breton Battery, as...

Doris May Heading

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Doris May Heading from Westmount, Cape Breton, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 28, 2019, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born April 13, 1933, in Whitney Pier, Doris was the eldest daughter of the late Fred and Vivian (Verge) Colbourne. Besides her parents, Doris was predeceased by her loving husband, Arthur; son, Peter;...

Murdoch Earl Ferguson

Born: 16/04/1937

Passed on: 27/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We lost a good man on Saturday, April 27, 2019, in the An Cala Pallative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born April 16, 1937, in Glace Bay, Murdoch Earl Ferguson grew up on Caribou Marsh Road and resided in Prime Brook. His birth age was 82, but dad never looked his age and always took that compliment with a laugh, a...

Donald Lloyd Rowe

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With tears in our eyes and love in our hearts, we, the family, announce the passing of our dear father, grandfather, great-grandfather and husband, Donald Lloyd Rowe on Sunday, April 28, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 5, 1931, in Sydney, Donald worked at the Sydney Steel Plant for 50 years as a bricklayer and bricklayer...

Bessie Morrison

Passed on: 23/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family of Bessie Euphemia Morrison, regret to announce her passing on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born October 29, 1931 in Stirling, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Eva (MacDonald) MacDonald. Bessie was employed in the Assay Office of the Stirling Mine until she married and started...

John Seville

Passed on: 19/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the tragic passing of our super hero, John Seville, age 50, on Friday, April 19, 2019. John was a loving son, husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. Born January 23, 1969, in London, ON, he was the son of Brian and Pamela (Kell) Seville. For over 15 years, John worked at the Fortress of...

Donna M. Keough

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Donna M. Keough passed away Monday, April 22, 2019, at home. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Reg “Bussie” and Lucy (Ingram) Tobin. Donna had 29 years’ service with the CBRM, starting with the Sydney Police Department in traffic until amalgamation, as well as the tax and water department. She was instrumental in...

Douglas McPhee

Passed on: 19/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas Michael McPhee, age 74, on Friday, April 19, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Doug grew up on “Tin Can Alley” in the North End of Sydney. After 33 years of service, he retired from The Sydney Steel Plant, where he worked in the open hearth and scrap yard...

Fred Palmer Russell

Passed on: 19/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sorrow we, the family of Fred Palmer Russell, announce his passing on April 19, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Fred was born April 3, 1928 in Sydney and was the son of Alison and Bessie (Mugford) Russell. Dad will be lovingly missed and remembered by his daughters, Jeanne Russell, Margaret Anne Russell and Sharon...

Blair MacPherson

Passed on: 17/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Murdock Blair MacPherson on April 17, 2019 at of age of 86. He was born March 13, 1933 in Dominion and a long-time resident of Sydney Forks. He spent his career with F.W. Woolworth and worked for Walmart in Sydney just prior to retirement. He is predeceased by his parents, Murdock...

Susan Hill

Passed on: 15/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we, the family of Susan Bridget Hill, age 83, of Sydney, announce her peaceful passing on Monday, April 15, 2019. Born October 27, 1935, in Marystown, NL, she was the daughter of the late John Charles Power and Catherine Fitzsimmons-Power. The last surviving member of her immediate family, she was predeceased by...

William "Bill" Morrison

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Thank You William “Bill” Morrison The family of the late Bill Morrison wish to express our sincere thanks to the many people who provided their support and expressed their condolences during a difficult time in our lives. Thank you to those who sent sympathy cards, mass cards, online condolences, flowers and who shared their time. Thank...

Susan Hill

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we, the family of Susan Bridget Hill, age 83, of Sydney, announce her peaceful passing on Monday, April 15, 2019. Born October 27, 1935, in Marystown, NL, she was the daughter of the late John Charles Power and Catherine Fitzsimmons-Power. The last surviving member of her immediate family, she was predeceased...

Robert Gordon Seury

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Gordon Seury on Monday, April 15, 2019. Born October 16, 1941, Gordie was the son of the late Fred and Alma (Standing) Seury. Left to mourn are his children, Robert (Noella) Seury and Rose Seury; four grandchildren; brother, Don Seury, BC; sister, Judy (Brian) McLean, Mira. Besides his...

John Fraser

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of John Albert Fraser, age 76, of Westmount, on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born September 6, 1942, in Halifax, John moved to Cape Breton in 1946, where he would eventually marry and raise his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, son,...

Margaret Smith

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family of Margaret Alexander Smith, regret to announce her passing on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born January 26, 1929, in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Priscilla (Hewitt) Philips. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Tanya Good (Wayne), Ont.; sons, James...

Ruby MacAulay

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Ruby Jean MacAulay on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Ruby passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness in the An Cala, Palliative Care Unit. Ruby was one of the...

Bruce James Hodgson

Born: 26/06/1963

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With broken hearts, we regret to announce the passing of Bruce James Hodgson on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born June 26, 1963, in Toronto, he was the son of Shirley (Ramsay) Hodgson and the late James “Luke” Hodgson. A tremendously talented musician, Bruce loved jamming and sharing his music...

Shauna Marie MacAdam

Born: 30/05/1955

Passed on: 07/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family of Shauna Marie MacAdam, regret to announce her sudden passing on Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Varadero, Cuba. Born May 30, 1955, in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late John MacAdam and Stella (Gaudet) MacDonald. Shauna passed doing what she loved, traveling. She was a good friend to many and could often be found sitting in...