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

Roger Harlow MacDonald

Passed on: 31/10/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Roger peacefully passed away on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, in the An Cala unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Donald John and Ruth (MacLellan)...

Cecilia Marie (Harte) Smith

Passed on: 03/11/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Cecilia Marie Smith of Dominion Street, Glace Bay on Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, at CCU, Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late George and Kathleen (Dalton) Harte. Cecilia was a member of St. Mary’s Anglican...

Roger Harlow MacDonald

Passed on: 31/10/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Roger Harlow MacDonald. Roger passed away with his loving family by his side, Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, at the An Cala unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. A complete obituary will be published in a later edition. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V.J....

John Eric Stevens

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The funeral mass for John E. Stevens will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Anne’s Church, Glace Bay. The full obituary can be viewed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.

John Eric Stevens

Passed on: 27/10/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

John Eric Stevens passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, surrounded by his wife, Mary, his family and friends, and the fading colours of Cape Breton in the fall. Born and bred in Glace Bay, Jack was the son of the late Elmer and Alice (McGillivray) Stevens. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary (McKinnon); his daughters,...

Rene Leo Joseph 'Frenchie' Losier

Born: 04/12/1947

Passed on: 23/10/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful man. He passed at Glace Bay Hospital with his loving wife at his side. Rene had many titles in his life, he was a husband, father, papa, great papa, brother, uncle, son and friend, but for many he will always be known simply as, ‘Frenchie’. He will be missed by his...

Rene Leo Joseph 'Frenchie' Losier

Passed on: 23/10/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Rene 'Frenchie' Losier passed away on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014 at the Glace Bay Hospital. The funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay. Online condolences at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.

Roy Allister Sinclair

Passed on: 18/10/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Roy passed away on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney with his loving family by his side. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late William and Ida (Hearn) Sinclair. Roy will be...

Josephine 'Aunt Jo' Petrella

Passed on: 19/10/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Surrounded by her loving family and friends, our beautiful Aunt Jo peacefully took her saviour's hand on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, at the An Cala Palliative Care unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Dominion, Josephine was the second youngest daughter of the late Giovanni and Irene (Vallas) Dezagiacomo. Aunt Jo worked at Viho’s...

George Freeman MacKenzie

Passed on: 13/10/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heartfelt sadness that we, the family, announce the sudden but peaceful passing of George Freeman MacKenzie, on Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, while visiting family in Glace Bay. Born in Glace Bay in 1957, he was the son of Mrs. Annie May MacKenzie [Green] and the late Mr. Melvin James MacKenzie. George was a devoted father and will be...

Viola Rose Gilmet

Born: 23/08/1935

Passed on: 15/10/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heartfelt sadness that we her family, announce the peaceful passing of a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Viola passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay on Aug. 23, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Viola (Shaw) Madore. Viola resided in Reserve Mines...

Blair Wadden

Passed on: 15/10/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Blair Wadden on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Harry and Helen (Wujcik) Wadden. Blair was employed as an electrician for many years and was also a retired member of the Glace Bay Volunteer Fire Department....

George Freeman MacKenzie

Passed on: 13/10/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

George MacKenzie, 57, passed away suddenly in Glace Bay on Monday, Oct. 13, 2014. Born and raised in Glace Bay, he was a longtime resident of Alberta. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay, www.vjmcgillivray.ca.

Harold 'Peter' Thoms

Passed on: 11/10/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear husband, father, brother and friend, Peter Thoms, formerly of Glace Bay on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014 in Dartmouth. Born in Sydney, Peter was the son of the late Harold and Alice Thoms. He owned and operated “Thoms Flowers” in Glace Bay for many years prior to moving to...

Dave Willett

Passed on: 13/10/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Dave Willett of Glace Bay passed away on Monday, Oct. 13, 2014 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Dominion, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Margaret (Matheson) Willett. In his younger years, Dave served in the Canadian Armed Forces. He was employed with the Commissionaire Corps of Canada for several years. Dave was an...

Gilbert Boone

Passed on: 11/10/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of a truly amazing husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Gilbert Boone. Da passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Glace Bay, Gilbert was the son of the late Stan and Mary Margaret (MacPhee) Boone. A...

Euphemia Winnifred 'Phemie' Bryden

Passed on: 10/10/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the loss of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and friend to many on Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, Phemie was the daughter of the late James and Sadie (MacDougall) Petrie. She was a former member of St. Leo’s...

Peter Thoms

Passed on: 11/10/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Peter Thoms, a former resident of Glace Bay, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, in Dartmouth. Peter was the former owner of Thoms Flowers, Glace Bay. The funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay.

Joseph Alexander Cameron

Passed on: 03/10/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of a wonderful husband, father grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Joe passed away at his residence, Oct. 3, 2014, with his loving family by his side. Born in Dominion, he was the son of the late Duncan and Claire (McLeod) Cameron. Joe was a military man, serving 11 years in...

Allison 'Allie' Arbuckle

Born: 12/02/1931

Passed on: 02/10/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Allie passed away Oct. 2, 2014, at the age of 83 at his home in Taigh Na Mara, Glace Bay where he has lived for the past 4 years, following a stroke. With his passing, the world loses a generous and optimistic spirit who we are all better for knowing. Born in Port Caledonia, he was the youngest child of William ‘Dickie’ Arbuckle and Nellie...