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

Peter Vincent O'Day

Passed on: 23/05/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Peter Vincent O’Day, age 79. Surrounded with close family and friends by his side, Peter passed away at home on Saturday, May 23, 2015, after a short but courageous battle with brain cancer. Born in Port Morien, he was the son of the late John and Madeline (Hardy) O’Day. Dad was a very...

Doris Bresson

Passed on: 21/05/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Doris Bresson. “Ma” passed away May 21, 2015 at Maple Hill Manor, New Waterford with her loving family by her side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Louise (Rideout) Heath. She was a...

Piearce Herbert Purcell

Born In: Harbour Grace, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Passed in: Sydney, Canada
Passed on: 16/05/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Mr. Piearce Herbert Purcell, age 64 of Glace Bay on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Harbour Grace, N.L., Piearce was the son of Vera (Burden) Purcell and the late Patrick Purcell. Piearce worked at the fish plant in Glace Bay for...

Piearce Herbert Purcell

Passed on: 16/05/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Mr. Piearce Herbert Purcell, age 64 of Glace Bay, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the C.B.R.H., Sydney. Funeral arrangements will be announced by V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay.

John 'Joe' Joseph MacLellan

Passed on: 18/05/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, John Joseph MacLellan, at the age of 82. Joe passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Monday, May 18, 2015, with his loving family by his side. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late John A....

Andrew Jobe

Passed in: Kitchener, Canada
Passed on: 10/05/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Unexpectedly at St. Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener, Ont. May 10, 2015, Andrew Jobe in his 51st year. Beloved husband of Tracy Marchesin. Loving son of Gilbert and Sadie Jobe of Glace Bay, N.S. Dear grandson of Marguerite and the late Clayton Jobe and the late Robert (Bob) and Lill Sullivan. Loved brother of Eric (Jane), Lawrencetown, N.S., and...

John 'Joe' MacLellan

Passed on: 18/05/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

John 'Joe' Maclellan, Dominion passed away on May 18th, 2015 at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Full obituary will appear in Cape Breton Post on a later date.

Mary 'Nessie' White

Passed on: 14/05/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary E. 'Nessie' White, age 94, of Sunnyside Drive, Reserve Mines. Mary passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the Cape Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Reserve Mines, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Annie (Murphy) MacNeil. Mary worked for many years at the Cara...

Simon Gerald 'Sacko' Hache

Passed on: 10/05/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we are announcing the passing of our loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend, Simon Gerald 'Sacko' Hache. Simon peacefully passed away at the Glace Bay Hospital, Sunday, May 10, 2015. Born in Reserve Mines, he was the son of the late Samuel and Judique (Chiasson) Hache. He was a faithful and...

Linda Marie MacNeil-Somerton

Passed on: 07/05/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness, that we the family announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Linda Marie MacNeil-Somerton at age 64. Linda passed away peacefully at her home, Thursday, May 7, 2015. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Olive (Grant) Somerton and was a former member of St. John's...

James 'Jimmy' Michael McPhee

Passed on: 06/05/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Jimmy McPhee, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at home, after a brief illness. He was born in Reserve Mines and grew up in Port Morien. Jimmy was the son of Theresa (Thomas) McPhee and the late Emmanuel ‘Manny’ McPhee. Jimmy worked in the construction business for many years and was last employed at Cape Breton University....

Florence 'Sylvia' Jessome

Passed on: 06/05/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we the family of Sylvia Jessome announce her peaceful passing on May 6, 2015, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jessie (Hiscock) Acker and grew up in busy household with her many siblings. She would often tell stories of her past that involved her sisters, her...

James 'Jimmy' Michael McPhee

Passed on: 06/05/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Jimmy McPhee, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at home, after a brief illness. He was born in Reserve Mines and grew up in Port Morien. Jimmy was the son of Theresa (Thomas) McPhee and the late Emmanuel ‘Manny’ McPhee. Jimmy worked in the construction business for many years and was last employed at Cape Breton University....

Kevin 'Neuf' Gerard Murphy

Passed on: 06/05/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Kevin ‘Neuf’ Gerard Murphy at the age of 57 on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, Kevin was the son of Annie (Roach) Murphy and the late Burton Murphy. He was a son, a father, a husband, a grandfather, a brother, an uncle,...

Theresa Wadden

Born: 09/01/1922

Passed on: 02/05/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with profound sorrow, that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved aunt and friend. Theresa passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015, at her residence, in the senior’s complex, Wilson’s Lane, Dominion. Born in Dominion, Jan. 9, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Peter Charles and Mary Belle (Cameron) Petrie. She was a faithful...

Joan Gladys Hunter

Passed on: 05/05/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Joan Hunter, age 74 of Glace Bay and a former longtime resident of Donkin, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Mary (Lawrence) MacDonald. Joan loved to sing and was involved in church choirs in both, Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay and St....

Anthony 'Tony' 'Twan' McDonald

Passed on: 26/04/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our brother, Twan, 65, at home on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Thomas and Angeline (Brunet) McDonald. Twan loved laughter and enjoyed sharing funny stories. He was an avid Montreal Canadiens fan. He will be sadly missed by his brothers,...

Annie Laurie McNeil

Passed on: 25/04/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Annie Laurie McNeil, age 94, a former resident of both, Miller Manor and Royal Avenue, Dominion, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney. Born in Dominion, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Margaret (McNeil) Morrison. Annie lived in the Boston area for 25 years. While there, she was employed...

Elizabeth 'Betty' MacDonald

Born: 09/03/1927

Passed on: 21/04/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Frances passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015, in her 88 year with her loving grandchildren and lifelong friend Kaye McInnis by her side, in the ICU at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, March 9,...

Ronald 'Ron' Parsons

Passed on: 16/04/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Ronald 'Ron' Edward, 77 passed away on Thursday, April 16th, 2015 at the VG Hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Born in Rose Blanch, Newfoundland, Ron was the son of the late John Parsons and Anne (Strickland) Parsons. Ron was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. He was happiest out on a lake with a rod in his...