1700 announcements for Sydney Memorial Chapel

Josephine 'Josie' Matheson

Josephine 'Josie' Matheson

Passed on: 14/01/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of Josephine “Josie” Matheson on Monday, January 14, 2019, at the age of 90, following a brief illness. Her family was everything to her and she enjoyed life to the fullest. Josie had a great sense of humor and was kind to everyone she met. She was an avid traveler...

Maude  Smith

Maude Smith

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family of Maud Smith, age 96, regret to announce her passing on Thursday, January 10, 2019, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney. Born June 12, 1922, in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Silas and Caroline (Butt) Ash. Maud retired from Shell Canada and was a member of the Church of Christ the King (formerly, Christ...

Mary Majorie Campbell

Mary Majorie Campbell

Born: 17/04/1922

Passed on: 06/01/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With sadness, we, the family of Mary Marjorie Campbell (formerly of Carlton Drive, Sydney), regret to announce her passing on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at the Richmond Villa, St. Peters. Born April 17, 1922, in PEI, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Josephine “Goldie” (Arnold) Sampson. Mary is survived by her daughters, Donna...

Beryl Balcom

Beryl Balcom

Passed on: 07/01/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The family of Beryl Marjorie Balcom, formerly of Pentz, Lunenburg Co., are saddened to report her death at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney on Monday, January 7, 2019, with family at her bedside. Born in Halifax, February 12, 1927, Beryl was the daughter of the late Clifford Henry and Hilda Victoria (Rudd) Whalen. Predeceased by her...

Franklin Keith Burns

Franklin Keith Burns

Born: 10/06/1936

Passed on: 09/01/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Franklin Keith Burns, 82, of Sydney, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney. Born June 10, 1936, in Ball’s Creek, he was the son of the late Samuel and Bernice (Ball) Burns. Frank Burns, a great man, has been lost to his family, friends, and community, after a lengthy and devastating illness. His...

Margaret Anne Melanson

Margaret Anne Melanson

Born: 22/02/1935

Passed on: 07/01/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With sadness I regret to announce the passing of my wife Margaret Anne Melanson on Monday, January 7, 2019, at home. She passed away peacefully with her husband and brother at her side. Margaret was born February 22, 1935, in Sydney to the late John Angus and Maude MacPherson. She started her working career with the stock brokers, but soon...

Dwight Robertson

Dwight Robertson

Passed on: 27/12/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With sadness, we announce the passing on December 27, 2018 of Rodney Dwight Robertson. Born in Sydney, NS, on February 20, 1944, Dwight was the son of Flossie (Falconer) Robertson (now residing at MacGillivrary Guest Home, Sydney) and the late Thomas Robertson. In 1961, Dwight began his career with the Royal Bank of Canada Sydney main branch...

Nora Falconer

Nora Falconer

Passed on: 25/12/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With broken hearts, we the family of Nora Alice Falconer, regret to announce her passing on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at the Northside Community Guest Home, North Sydney. Born January 29, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Rose Hillier. Nora is survived by her daughters, Lisa (Curtis Barter) and Darlene, Sydney; sister,...

Gordon MacAulay

Gordon MacAulay

Passed on: 24/12/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Gordon MacAulay, 76, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018 after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Hector and Rhoda (Morrison) MacAulay. Survived by his daughters, Dolena (Barry) Sempler, Aundrea and Norma Jean (Alex) Falls, and six grandchildren, all of Ontario. Gordon is also survived by his brother, Darrell, and long-time...

Gordon MacAulay

Gordon MacAulay

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Gordon MacAulay, 76, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018, after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Hector and Rhoda (Morrison) MacAulay. Survived by his daughters, Dolena (Barry) Sempler, Aundrea and Norma Jean (Alex) Falls and six grandchildren, all of Ontario. Gordon is also survived by his brother, Darrell and long-time...

Nora Alice Falconer

Nora Alice Falconer

Born: 29/01/1931

Passed on: 25/12/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With broken hearts, we, the family of Nora Alice Falconer, regret to announce her passing on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at the Northside Community Guest Home, North Sydney. Born January 29, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Rose Hillier. Nora is survived by her daughters, Lisa (Curtis Barter) and Darlene, Sydney; sister,...

Shelia Anne Burns

Shelia Anne Burns

Passed on: 24/12/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Shelia Anne Burns, 79 of Sydney, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018 at home with her family. Born in Sydney on July 6, 1939, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Currie) Graham. It is with the deepest sorrow that the family of Sheila Anne Burns announce her passing after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her last...

Catherine  Thompson

Catherine Thompson

Passed on: 22/12/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Catherine Bernadette Thompson, on Saturday, December 22, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer at the An Cala Palliative Care Unit surrounded by her loving family. Born March 21, 1934 and raised in Beaver Cove, Cape Breton. She was the oldest daughter...

Vida Plumridge

Vida Plumridge

Passed on: 22/12/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother, Vida Plumridge (Lake), on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Harbourstone Enhanced Care. Born on July 27, 1924 in Sydney, NS, she was the daughter of the late Rhoda and Thomas Lake. She was a member of Christ the King Anglican Church, Sydney and was the last surviving member of...

Effie Violet MacDonald

Effie Violet MacDonald

Born: 23/01/1934

Passed on: 21/12/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We regret to announce the passing of Effie Violet MacDonald, formerly of Loch Lomond Road, Enon, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care on Friday, December 21, 2018. Born January 23, 1934, in Lake Uist (Loch Lomond), she was the daughter of the late Hector and Nellie (Holmes) MacDonald. Effie was a long time member of Loch Lomond United Church, where...

Rudolph Roderick 'Jake' Tomko

Rudolph Roderick 'Jake' Tomko

Born: 25/09/1924

Passed on: 12/12/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Rudolph Roderick “Jake” Tomko, passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Born September 25, 1924, in Sydney, Jake was the son of the late Rose and Bill Tomko. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. At the age of 16, Jake joined the Merchant Marines in Sydney...

Sharon  Colbourne

Sharon Colbourne

Born: 10/11/1946

Passed on: 12/12/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Sharon Colbourne on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Born November 10, 1946, she was the daughter of the late James and Mildred (Champion) Hayes. Sharon was predeceased by her husband and love of her life, George; grandparents, William “Bob” and Ethel Champion (by whom...

Annie Morrison

Annie Morrison

Born In: Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 14/01/1924

Passed on: 13/12/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Annie Morrison, of Sydney River passed away Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2018, at the MacGillivary Guest Home, Sydney. Born in Antigonish January 14,1924, Annie was the daughter of the late David and Barbara (Gillis) MacPherson. Annie taught at Ashby School for 38 years and loved every minute of her teaching career. She retired in 1983. Annie is...

George Nathaniel MacGillivary

George Nathaniel MacGillivary

Passed on: 08/12/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With his loving wife by his side, George MacGillivary passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born on November 11, 1930 in Florence, he was the son of the late Neil and Ellen (MacLean) MacGillivary. George was the last surviving member of his family. He was predeceased by an infant son; his...

Frank Emile ‘Brick’ Forget

Frank Emile ‘Brick’ Forget

Passed on: 07/12/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Emile Forget ‘Brick’, beloved husband, grandfather, brother and friend, on December 7, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney on November 29, 1932 to the late Eugene and Jeane (Lequichet) Forget. Frank was a member of the RSMF 2BN Nova Scotia Highlanders...

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