1562 announcements for V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home (Glace Bay)

Beatrice Marie 'Bea' Marsh

Passed on: 08/07/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family of Beatrice Marie Marsh, 95, formerly of Ellsworth Avenue, New Waterford, announce her passing on July 8, 2015 at the New Waterford Hospital. Born in New Waterford (a leap year baby) on Feb. 29, 1920, she was a daughter of the late George B. and Catherine 'Cassy' (MacDonald) Marsh. She was the last...

Charles Joseph 'Charlie' Hurley

Passed on: 06/07/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Charlie Hurley, on Monday, July 6, 2015, at his home, with family at his side. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Bartholomew 'Bert' Hurley and Elizabeth 'Betty' (Fisher). Charlie was a mastermind in mechanics and carpentry and his true passion was spending time in his...

Marguerite Butts

Passed on: 04/07/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marguerite Butts, age 88, of Glace Bay, on July 4, 2015 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Marguerite was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mother [ muh th-er] noun. Someone who will love you unconditionally, till her last breath. Our mom in Heaven We are sending doves to...

Agnes Mae Kelly

Passed on: 24/06/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Mae Kelly, age 81, of Port Morien passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Glace Bay in 1933, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Mildred (MacDonald) MacDonald. Mae was a member of the Glace Bay Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. In her younger years, she enjoyed dancing and...

Mary Cecilia Boutilier

Passed on: 21/06/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our precious mother, Mary Cecilia Boutilier, 74 of Reserve Mines. Mom passed away June 21, 2015 at The Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with her family by her side. Born in Reserve Mines, she was the daughter of the late John and Agnes (Hines) Boutilier, and was the last...

Peter Anthony Roach

Born: 15/08/1932

Passed on: 21/06/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, Peter Anthony Roach. Peter peacefully passed away at his home on June 21, 2015 while being comforted by his family. Born in New Waterford, Aug. 15, 1932, he was the son of the late Hubert and Franny (Ruelland)...

Kevin Gregory Kelly

Passed on: 17/06/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

After a short but courageous battle with cancer, Kevin Gregory Kelly, 66, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at the Glace Bay Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of Cecelia (Harrietha) Kelly and the late Wish Kelly. Kevin was the definition of a hard-working, genuine person who treated everyone he...

Mary Margaret (Keating) McNeil

Passed in: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 29/01/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

There will be a funeral mass celebrating the life of Margaret McNeil, who passed away in Bridgewater, N.S., Jan. 29, 2015. The mass officiated by Fr. Daniel Boudreau, will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2015 in Immaculate Conception Church, Glace Bay. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. A reception will follow in the church hall, all...

Mary Caroline 'Sis' McPhee

Born: 26/04/1938

Passed on: 10/06/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of our devoted mother and grandmother on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Caroline 'Sis' was born on April 26, 1938 in Glace Bay and was the daughter of the late John Francis and Sarah Elizabeth (MacNeil) MacIntyre. Sis was a woman of strong...

Regis Bernice Winstanley

Born: 03/07/1942

Passed on: 09/06/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Regis Bernice (Browner) Winstanley on June 9, 2015. Regis was a wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She is survived by her children, James Winstanley (Sandra); daughter, Bernice Sparrow (William); grandchildren, James Thomas, Nicole also known as Chick-a-Dee, Justin...

Margaret ‘Margie’ Janette (MacLean) McNeil

Born: 13/08/1940

Passed on: 07/06/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many, Margie McNeil. Margie passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at the New Waterford Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Margie was born on Aug. 13, 1940, in Glace Bay. She was the...

Daniel Thomas McInnis

Passed on: 03/06/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With great sadness we announce the passing of Daniel Thomas McInnis, on June 3, 2015. He passed at the age of 74 following a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Reserve Mines, Danny was the son of the late Thomas 'Son' and Dorothy (Smith) McInnis. In his younger years Danny played hockey, baseball, boxed and his love of sports...

Mary Margaret 'Mammie' MacPherson

Passed on: 03/06/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful and beautiful Mother, Margaret 'Mammie' MacPherson (Byrne) of Bridgeport, age 87. Mam passed on June 3, 2015, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Maggie Ellen (MacLean) and John Byrne. “A mother she was! To...

John Edward Spencer

Passed on: 02/06/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John Edward Spencer on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Dominion, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Evangeline (McIntyre) Spencer. John was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Bridgeport. John was employed at Devco for many years. He was also...

Mary Josephine Boone

Born: 22/04/1935

Passed on: 30/05/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with saddened hearts, that we the family, announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Mary Josephine Boone 'Mamie' at the age of 80. She passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at the Glace Bay Hospital with her loved ones by her side. Born in Sydney on April 22, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Annie...

Mary Josephine Boone

Born: 22/04/1935

Passed on: 30/05/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with saddened hearts, that we the family, announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Mary Josephine Boone 'Mamie' at the age of 80. She passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at the Glace Bay Hospital with her loved ones by her side. Born in Sydney on April 22, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Annie...

Ronald 'Ron' Parsons

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

A funeral service, officiated by Rev. Vernon Reid, celebrating the life of Ron Parsons will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2015 in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral home Chapel, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Anglican Cemetery, Glace Bay. Ron’s full obituary may be viewed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca.

James Robert Jr. 'Timmy' Cann

Born: 04/03/1944

Passed on: 27/05/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with saddened hearts, that we the family announce the passing of our dear brother, uncle and friend, James Robert Cann Jr. 'Timmy.' Timmy, age 71, passed Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney, where he had been a resident for the past few years. Born in Glace Bay, March 4, 1944, he was the son of Flora (MacKinnon)...

Teresa (Hurley) Poirier

Born: 17/03/1928

Passed on: 23/05/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Another angel has been called to God’s Kingdom. Teresa Poirier 'Tee Tee' passed away at Seaview Manor on Saturday, May 23, 2015, in her 87th year. Teresa was born March 17, 1928, in Glace Bay to the late Amelia (Kelly) and James Hurley.Teresa was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Teresa worked 38 years for London Life...

Helen Krewenki

Born: 08/02/1919

Passed on: 22/05/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Krewenki , 96, on Friday, May 22, 2015, at the Seaview Manor, Glace Bay. Born Feb. 8, 1919, in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Catherine (Brown) Krewenki. Helen is survived by her sister, Mina Gillis, Glace Bay and by numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her...