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

Wayne Gregory Smith

Passed on: 29/05/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of a wonderful partner, brother, step-father, step-grandfather, uncle and friend. Wayne passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, with is loving family by his side. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Larry and Frances (Gallant) Smith and was a...

Gerald Wilfred Shaw

Passed on: 29/05/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Gerald Wilfred Shaw passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Wilfred and Annie (Dicks) Shaw. Gerald owned and operated Shaw Wholesale Fish until a few years ago when he passed the business on to his son. He still went to work every...

Patricia Ann 'Patsy' Young

Passed on: 26/05/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Patricia ‘Patsy’ Ann Young, 70, of Glace Bay, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Ambrose and Patricia ‘Pat’ (Stewart) McIntyre. Patsy resided in Kitchener, Ont., for 50 years. While there, she was employed as a factory worker and was also a...

Judith 'Judy' Faye Wilson

Passed on: 23/05/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Judith Faye Wilson on Friday, May 23, 2014, at her home in the arms of her loving husband, William ‘Bill’ and her family. Born in Glace Bay, Judith grew up with six siblings, all of whom she loved dearly. She was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Josie (Budge)...

David Allan Gaigneur

Passed on: 21/05/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

David Allan Gaigneur, 43, of Reserve Mines, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of Marcel Albert and Mary Diane (Popwell) Gaigneur. David was an iron worker by trade and belonged to the Iron Workers Union, Local 752, Halifax. He loved going on his Honda ATV throughout the many trails in Cape Breton. David...

Christene 'Christie' Susan Caines

Born: 09/11/1939

Passed on: 20/05/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of Christene 'Christie' Susan Caines on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at her residence. Born in Glace Bay on Nov. 9, 1939, she was the daughter of the late John and Sarah (Lamey) McNeil. Christie was a faithful member and supporter of St. John’s parish, Glace Bay. Her...

Allister Byrne

Passed on: 13/05/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Al Byrne, 73, of Rebecca Street, Glace Bay, passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mae (Davis) Byrne of Newfoundland. Al loved wood working and was a skilled and devoted carpenter who established A&R Carpentry Ltd. with his best friend, Ralph Young in...

Jane Willett

Passed on: 25/12/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Jane Willett who passed away on Dec. 25, 2013 will have a funeral service on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 11 a.m. in the V. J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Fr. Norman MacPhee officiating. Interment in St. Mary's Anglican Cemetery, Glace Bay. Jane was employed at Bethany Retreat House in Antgonish for over 25 years....

Mary Rose Grant

Born: 21/10/1924

Passed on: 08/05/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Rose Grant, a dear woman and beautiful soul, on Thursday, May 8, 2014, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney. Her gentle, kind nature and quick humour endeared her to all who crossed her path. Mary was a longtime resident of Rockdale Avenue, Glace Bay. She was born Oct. 21, 1924 in...

John 'Jack' Campbell

Passed on: 08/05/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

John Bernard ‘Jack’ Campbell of Glace Bay passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, May 8, 2014, at the An Cala palliative care unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Edmund and Grace (Burke) Campbell. Jack was a longtime member of St. John’s Church, Glace...

Arthur Floyd Phalen

Passed on: 02/05/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Arthur Floyd Phalen passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 2, 2014, at the age of 88 years in the MacGillivray Guest Home, Sydney. Born in Port Morien, he was the son of the late William H. and Blanche (Bray) Phalen. Although Arthur owned and operated his own barber shop in Scarborough, Ont. for many years, he was always...

Ernest Adrian Myles

Passed on: 02/05/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ernie Myles of Dominion. Ernie passed away at his home on Friday, May 2, 2014. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret (Kelly) Myles and was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Dominion. Ernie worked for several years from the Glace Bay...

Douglas 'Dougie' Pembroke

Born: 04/01/1930

Passed on: 01/05/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved father, Douglas, on May 1, 2014 at Harbourstone Enhanced Care where he had been a resident for the past 3½ years. He was born on January 4, 1930 in River Ryan, the eldest son of Patrick and Ada (Ryan) Pembroke. He left school at age 15, after the untimely death of his mother,...

Ronald 'Ronnie' McNeil

Passed on: 01/05/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Norman McNeil age 79 of Glace Bay passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014 at his residence. Born in Dominion, Ronnie was the son of the late Michael and Mary Jane (Campbell) McNeil. Ronnie was employed at the Fortress of Louisbourg and the Town of Glace Bay. He was a member of St. Anne’s Church. Ronnie enjoyed gardening,...

Martha MacInnis

Born In: Inverness, Canada

Passed on: 29/04/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Martha MacInnis. Martha passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at the Glace Bay Hospital with her family at her side. Born in Inverness, she was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Mary (Jollings-Catoul) Monnon and was...

Patrick Joseph 'Pat' McPherson

Passed on: 29/04/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Pat McPherson, 75, of Turner Street, Glace Bay, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Alex and Anastasia (Tracey) McPherson. Pat graduated from St. FX University with a BA and B.Ed and taught at St. Anne’s School, Glace Bay for 25 years. He was very active in his...

Amelia 'Millie' (Mrazek) O'Neill

Passed on: 26/04/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The family of Amelia ‘Millie’ (Mrazek) O’Neill a resident of Hickman Street, Glace Bay, are saddened to announce her peaceful passing on Saturday, April 26, 2014, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney. Born on Hornes Road, Mira she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Sikora) Mrazek. Millie was an amazing wife, mother,...

Angus 'Blackie' McDonald

Passed on: 25/04/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful husband, father grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend, Angus 'Blackie' McDonald. Blackie passed away on Friday, April 25, 2014 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Angus and Mary (Munroe) MacDonald and was a...

Anthony 'Vido' Boutilier

Born: 05/09/1952

Passed on: 17/04/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the sudden passing of Anthony 'Vido' Boutilier on Thursday, April 17, 2014. Born in Glace Bay, September 5, 1952, he was the son of the late Anthony 'Tony' and Edith (MacLean) Boutilier. Vido grew up in Reserve Mines and was a member of St. Joseph’s Church. He loved the outdoors and spent most of...

Albert Gerard Young

Passed on: 20/04/2014

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Albert Gerard Young of Khalsa Drive, Glace Bay on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the An Cala Palliative Care Unit, CBRH, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, Albert was the son of the late Floyd and Annie (Reynolds) Young. He was a coal miner for 38 years; retiring from No. 26 Colliery as a...