1700 announcements for Sydney Memorial Chapel

Freda Hattie O'Rourke

Born: 25/03/1936

Passed on: 18/02/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With heavy hearts, we regret to announce the passing of Hattie O’Rourke, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Monday, February 18, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 25, 1936 in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Evangeline...

Zane Sydney (McMichael) Lee

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We regret to announce the passing of Zane Sydney McMichael Lee, on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Londesborough, Ont., he was the son of the late Sydney and Isabelle (McMichael) Lee. Zane was born at home, in Londesborough Ontario. His first employment was with the Bank of Nova Scotia...

Vicki (MacDonald) Williams

Born: 29/04/1969

Passed on: 12/02/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family of Vicki (MacDonald) Williams, regret to announce her passing on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, after a long struggle with renal failure. Born April 29, 1969, in Sydney, she was the daughter of Catherine Newman and the late John MacDonald. Vicki was an amazing mother and friend who was loved by everyone she met. Her beautiful...

Raymond Kennedy

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With broken hearts, we, the family of Raymond Daniel Kennedy, regret to announce his passing on Friday, February 8, 2019. Born August 14, 1958, in Sydney, he was the son of the late Daniel and Margaret (Burke) Kennedy. At the age of 16, Raymond began working as a cutter for National Sea, where he worked for many years before moving on to...

Donald Wilson Grant

Born: 29/07/1928

Passed in: Berwick, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 01/02/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Donald Wilson Grant, age 90, passed away peacefully Friday, February 1, 2019, in Berwick NS. Donnie was born July 29, 1928, in Glace Bay, NS, to Wilson and Elizabeth (Allnutt) Grant. He enjoyed a 30 year career as a medic in the Armed Forces, serving across Canada and abroad. After his retirement, he enjoyed many happy hours tending his...

Archibald George 'Archie' MacNevin

Born: 26/08/1939

Passed on: 10/02/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Archibald George “Archie” MacNevin passed away peacefully Sunday, February 10, 2019, at his family home in his beloved Catalone. Archie was born August 26, 1939, in Catalone, Cape Breton. He worked in construction as a machine operator and then as a batch plant operator for Municipal Ready Mix, retiring at the age of 67. For 20 seasons,...

Joseph Parago

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and good friend, Joseph Bernard Parago, age 74, on Saturday, February 9, 2019. He was born June 6, 1944, in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Joe worked for a time at the Isle Royal Hotel as a cook. Then entered the Canadian Armed Services, Queen’s...

Lorna Mildred MacQuarrie

Born: 02/01/1929

Passed on: 07/02/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Lorna Mildred MacQuarrie, of Sydney, on Thursday, February 7, 2019, at home in the arms of her son, Scott. Lorna was born January 2, 1929, to Gordon and Evelyn (Lewis) Lewis of Point Edward. She graduated from Sydney Academy and later attended...

Thomas David 'Tom' MacDonald

Born: 29/11/1950

Passed on: 03/02/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With broken hearts, we, the family of Thomas David “Tom” MacDonald, of Mira Road, regret to announce his passing on Sunday, February 3, 2019. Born November 29, 1950, in Sydney, he was the son of the late Thomas “Tim” and Violet (Bauer) MacDonald. Tom enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his friends. Together for 52 years...

Peter Raymond Kennedy

Passed on: 05/02/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Peter Raymond Kennedy announces his passing, which took place on February 5, 2019, at the age of 63 years. Peter will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 34 years, Sheila, and his children, Lisa (Joel) Robichaud, Tara (Jaryd) Forgeron, and Laura (Caleb Power). Peter will also be fondly remembered by...

Elaine Louise (Hall) Wilkison

Born: 13/08/1940

Passed on: 03/02/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With sadness, we, the family of Elaine Louise (Hall) Wilkinson, regret to announce her passing on Sunday, February 3, 2019, at the Victoria Haven Nursing Home, Glace Bay. Born August 13, 1940 in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Wilbert and Frances (Neary) Hall. Elaine is survived by her son, Lindsay; sister, Nancy Arbuckle;...

Murray Silver

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With sadness, we, the family of Murray Silver, regret to announce his passing on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 10, 1937, in Ingonish, he was the son of the late Sarah Jane (Hardy) Silver. Until retirement, Murray was employed as a truck driver with Scotia Wholesale. He was an avid harness...

Charles Hopkins

Born: 29/10/1929

Passed on: 01/02/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Charles Hopkins on Friday, February 1, 2019, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Charlie was born in Sydney on October 29, 1929, to Rachel (Gray) and Charles Hopkins. Prior to his retirement, Charlie was the Director of Assessment (Cape Breton County) with the...

Magdalen 'Jiggie' (Colford) MacIsaac

Passed on: 26/01/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Magdalen “Jiggie” MacIsaac, age 104, on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Formerly of 20 Cornishtown Road, Sydney, NS., Jiggie resided at the MacGillivray Guest Home and previously Carefield Manor in Sydney. Born in Whitney Pier (Broadway), she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Grace...

Pamela Ann 'Pam' Coadic

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 17/01/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family of Pamela Ann Coadic, regretfully announce her passing on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at the QEII Health Sciences Center, Halifax, with her loving family by her side. Pam was the daughter of Elmer “Bud” and Mary Coadic. Besides her parents, Pam is survived by her only child, her daughter, Natasha, who she loved dearly. Pam...

Harry Demone

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With broken hearts, we, the family of Harry Joseph DeMone, regret to announce his passing on Sunday, January 20, 2019, surrounded by his two children and loving family at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born June 26, 1953, in Sydney, he was the son of the late Fred and Mary (Hughes) DeMone. After graduating from Sydney Academy in...

Phillip Perry Gwynn

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Phillip Percy Gwynn, of Fourchu, on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Cape North August 15, 1933, he was the eldest of 12 children born to Dan and Beatrice (Dixon) Gwynn. Phillip worked in construction his whole life operating heavy...

Faith Redmond

Passed on: 18/01/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Faith Redmond, 77, from Sydney on Friday, January 18, 2019. Faith was the daughter of the late Frances and Clyde Cooper. She was predeceased by the love of her life, Winston Redmond and her brother-in-law, Dwight Robertson. Faith is survived by her only daughter, Vickie Wallner (Doug);...

Robert Wayne 'Bob' Richards

Born: 13/02/1945

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

On Sunday, January 20, 2019, Robert Wayne “Bob” Richards of Dutch Brook, passed away peacefully in Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Robert “Bob” was born February 13, 1945, son of the late Morgan and Dorothy (Penney) Richards of South Bar. Bob was a dairy farmer, which was his passion. He also owned...

Sophie Piercey

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We regret to announce the passing of Sophie Piercey, age 93, on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at the Cove Guest Home, Sydney. Born June 17, 1925, in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Mekieta and Catherine (North) Lukow. Sophie was a member of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church, Whitney Pier. Beloved mother of sons, Frederick (Elizabeth Pyke) and...