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

Shirley (Lynk) MacKeigan

Born: 14/12/1936

Passed on: 22/12/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with very heavy hearts that we, the family of Shirley MacKeigan announce her passing on Dec. 22, 2014. Raised in (Bridgeport) Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Fred Lynk and Alma Clarke. In her younger years she worked at the General Instrument Plant in Sydney, Cape Breton University as a cleaner and Victoria Haven Nursing...

Patrick Murray 'Cy' McDonald

Born: 12/03/1938

Passed on: 20/12/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loving father, husband and grandfather. Pat 'Cy' McDonald passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on Dec. 20, 2014, at the Glace Bay Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late John Joseph 'Jack Cy' and Catherine (Hurley) McDonald....

William 'Bill' Locke

Passed on: 19/12/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Bill Locke of Fraser Street, McKay’s Corner, Glace Bay passed away on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by V. J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay. www.vjmcgillivray.ca

Margaret Arlene Kelly

Passed on: 14/12/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved sister and aunt, Margaret Arlene, at the age of 63 on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Arlene was born in Glace Bay, where she resided her entire life. She was a life time member of St. John’s parish and when she was no longer able...

Effie M. Young

Passed on: 05/12/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Effie Young formerly of Donkin, passed away on Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 at Seaview Manor, Glace Bay. Born in Sand Lake, she was the daughter of the late Gussie and Janie MacPherson. Effie is survived by her son, Francis; grandson, Michael; great-grandsons, Colin, Ian; sisters, Lea, Gertrude; brother, Matt and many nieces and nephews. Effie was...

Katherine Angelina (Dezagiacomo) MacPhee

Passed on: 07/12/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

After her long eventful journey through life, Jesus wrapped His arms around our loving mother, grandmother and aunt, Kay Mac Phee, and took her home on Dec. 7, 2014. Kay was the youngest child of the late Giovanni and Irene (Vallas) Dezagiacomo. Mom was a very devoted wife and mother who always put her family first. She always enjoyed her...

Patricia Catherine Young

Passed on: 06/12/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Patricia Catherine Young. Mom passed away at home in the arms of her children on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. Born in Glace Bay, she lived most of her life in Dominion. She was the daughter of the late Pius and Elizabeth (Denninger) Trainor. Mom was a...

Francis Lawless

Passed on: 03/12/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Francis passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Emile and Jane (Mercer) Lawless. Francis worked for over 50 years in the coal mines both as a miner and electrician. He truly loved his job. A quiet man by nature, Francis was a member of St. Mary’s Anglican Church. In his...

Christen Mariea Young

Passed on: 29/11/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Christen Mariea Young, age 26 of Glace Bay passed away on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of David and Jacqueline (MacDonald) Young. Christen relocated to Ottawa at the age of 10. She attended St. Anne's Elementary and later Holy Spirit Elementary and Sacred Heart Catholic High in Stittsville, Ont. Christen...

Judith Anne 'Judy' Tutty

Born: 05/06/1948

Passed on: 01/12/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Tutty, wife, mother, sister and aunt at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of Neila (MacLean) Johnston and the late Harold Johnston, both of Glace Bay. Judy was a graduate of Acadia University with degrees in...

Robert Baxter Dean

Passed on: 01/12/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Robert passed away on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late John Herbert and Rita Mae (Francis) Dean. Robert was retired from doing maintenance work. He was a member of Bethel Family Church, Reserve Street, Glace Bay. Robert was a very kind man and also an avid...

Raymond Guy 'Ray' Berthiaume

Passed on: 25/11/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Ray Berthiaume, 64, of Dominion on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, at New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in Cochrane, Ontario, he was a son of Alice (Bussiere) Berthiaume and the late Herve Berthiaume. Ray was a member of the former St. Eugene’s Church in Dominion. He was a...

James 'Jimmy' Wilson Murphy

Passed on: 23/11/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Jimmy Murphy, 51, of Quarry Road, Glace Bay, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Reserve Mines, he was the son of Rita (MacQueen) Murphy and the late Rory Murphy. Jimmy was a fisherman by trade; he also was a truck driver in Alberta for four years. He was a member of Gordon United Church, Reserve Mines....

Wilfred 'Willy' Eric Aucoin

Passed on: 22/11/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Wilfred ‘Willy’ Eric Aucoin, 56, of Dominion passed away on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at the New Waterford Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of Bernadette (MacNeil) Aucoin and the late Wilfred Aucoin. Willy lived in Reserve Mines for many years. He loved going hunting and fishing with his two brothers, Sheldon and Arnold and with...

Martha 'Tootsie' Vaters

Passed on: 19/11/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom, Martha Vaters on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Christina (Peterson) Cluett. Martha was a former member of Epworth United Church, Glace Bay. Martha...

Michael Aaron Marshall

Passed on: 21/11/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our loving son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin. Michael passed away very peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side, Nov. 21, 2014. Born in Glace Bay, he was the much loved son of Douglas and Bonnie (Pace) Marshall. Michael was a little angel living...

Norma (Rogers) Farrell

Born In: Antigonish, Canada

Passed on: 14/11/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Norma (Rogers) Farrell, 62, of Glace Bay passed away on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Halifax. Born in Antigonish, Norma was the daughter of Alfred Rogers and the late Helen (MacGillivary) Rogers. Norma graduated from Teachers College, Truro and taught for 32 years; the majority of those years at Holy Cross and John...

Samuel Gerard Waterfield

Passed on: 12/11/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a wonderful and sincere man; a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Sam passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, in the An Cala unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the...

Mary Louise Mitchell

Born: 06/10/1934

Passed on: 09/11/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sorrow, that we announce the sudden passing of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Mary passed away with her loving family at her side, Nov. 9, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, Oct. 6, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Effie Mae...

Shirley Joan (Whalen) MacLean

Born: 24/06/1930

Passed on: 07/11/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with saddened hearts, we announce the passing of a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Shirley passed away peacefully, with her loving son at her side, Nov. 7, 2014 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, June 24, 1930, Shirley was the daughter of the late Phillip and Mildred (Curtis) Whalen and was a member of...