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

Christena 'Marie' Steele

Passed on: 16/08/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Marie Steele age 66 of Seaview Street, Glace Bay, passed away on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Neil Stephen and Mary Anne MacLean. Marie attended Holy Angels High School, Sydney and spent her career working 40 years as an insurance broker. She was employed...

Hazel MacDougall

Passed on: 09/08/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Hazel MacDougall, 79, of Glace Bay. Hazel passed away on Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, Hazel was the daughter of the late Harry and Henrietta (Martin) Mitchell. Hazel was content to stay at home raising her family and being a homemaker....

Gerald Currie

Born: 21/06/1932

Passed on: 08/08/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of Gerald Currie at his home on Aug. 8, 2013. Gerald was born on June 21, 1932, to the late Malcolm and Margaret (Curry) Currie. Gerald is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 60 years, Marie Francis (Morrison) Currie; two daughters, Amelia (Kevin) Simmons,...

Theresa Hannigan

Born: 13/05/1930

Passed on: 23/07/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Theresa Hannigan on July 23, 2013 at the Glace Bay General Hospital. Theresa was born and raised in New Waterford on May 13, 1930. She was a daughter of the late James and Mary Perfect (Muise) MacLeod. She married Archie ‘Bear Cat’ Hannigan who was the only love of her life....

Geraldine 'Gerry' Turnbull

Passed on: 22/07/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Geraldine Turnbull on Monday, July 22, 2013, at the Glace Bay Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Reserve Mines, she was the daughter of the late Rod and Isa (McWhirter) Stubbard. Gerry was a secretary with the Cape...

Yvonne (LeCointe) Dearing

Passed on: 22/07/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Yvonne Dearing, 85, of Maxie Street, Glace Bay, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Birch Grove, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Helen (Gilday) LeCointe Yvonne was a member of Holy Cross Church. She held various jobs throughout her lifetime. She was a very outgoing and active...

Allen Hall

Passed on: 19/07/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Allen Dan Hall, age 72 of Neville Street, Reserve Mines, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2013 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Jonquiere, Que., he was the son of the late Edmond and Ida (Patoine) Hall. Allen was a member of St. Joseph’s Church, Reserve Mines. He was employed with Scotsburn Diary for 34 years, retiring in 2005. Allen was a...

David Alexander Fowler

Passed on: 17/07/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of David Fowler of 9th Street, Glace Bay on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Dominion, David was the son of the late Jack and Christina (MacDonald) Fowler. David was a member of St. Johns...

Marie Poirier, R.N.

Passed on: 02/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Marie Anna Poirier, age 93 of Southfield, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at the Providence Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, Marie was the daughter of the late Delphin and Rachael (Bruce) Poirier. She was a former member of St. Anne’s Church, Glace Bay. Marie trained in Montreal and worked as an R.N. in downtown Detroit for many...

Gregory Hibbs

Passed on: 10/07/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts, that we announce the passing of Gregory Hibbs, due to a tragic drowning in Ingonish on Wednesday, July 10th, 2013. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of John A. MacDonald and Necole Hibbs. Gregory had a very successful year at Southside School and would be attending Ovec school in the fall for grade nine. He enjoyed...

Kevin MacKinnon

Passed on: 10/07/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we, his family announce the sudden passing of Kevin Joseph MacKinnon, a beloved husband, son, brother and uncle on Wednesday, July 10th, 2013 at home. Born and raised in Glace Bay, Kevin was the son of Fabian and Helen (Cox) MacKinnon. He enjoyed the simple things in life, spending time with his family, watching...

Donald Angus 'Duck' MacKeigan

Passed on: 10/07/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of Donald Angus ‘Duck’ MacKeigan at home, after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Born in 1942, in Reserve Mines, he was the son of the late John Robert and Mildred (Lahey) MacKeigan. Donnie was employed with MT&T until his retirement in 1998 and...

Malcolm Briffett

Passed in: Westmount, Canada
Passed on: 06/07/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Malcolm Briffett, 77, of Donkin Highway, Donkin, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 6, 20, at My Cape Breton Home for Seniors, Westmount. Born in Donkin, Malcolm was the son of the late Edward and Isabella (Noseworthy) Briffett. Malcolm was a member of St. Gregory’s Church, Donkin, as well as the caretaker there for 27 years. He enjoyed...

Verna McDonald

Passed on: 03/07/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Verna Joan McDonald, age 73 of Seaside Drive, Gardiner Mines, died suddenly on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at home. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Viola (Phillips) Matheson. Verna was employed as a C.N.A. with the Canadian Armed Forces in her younger years. She worked for Dr. J.B. Tompkins and was also employed...

Dinah Doucette (Haché)

Born: 21/06/1912

Passed on: 01/07/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The family of Dinah Doucette sadly announces her death which occurred at the Cove Nursing Home, Sydney, July 01, 2013. Her son Bedford was with her. Dinah was born in Cheticamp, Nova Scotia on June 21, 1912, the eldest daughter of Willie P. and Emma (LeForte) Haché. At an early age Dinah, whose name is Marie Donathilde Hache, moved to...

Patricia 'Patsy' Routledge

Passed on: 28/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that the family and friends of Patricia Marie ‘Patsy’ Routledge, age 69 of International Street, Glace Bay, announce the passing of their mother, grandmother, sister and aunt after a long battle with lung cancer on Friday, June 28, 2013 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, she was the...

Annie Margaret Fraser

Passed on: 26/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Annie Margaret Fraser, 99, of Dominion, on June 26, 2013 at Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Tom and Harriet (Fry) Fahey. Annie was a homemaker and raised seven children, whom she adored dearly. She was a member of St. John's Church in Glace...

Gilbert Gouthro

Passed on: 23/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Gilbert Gouthro, age 71 of Main Street, Glace Bay, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Gardiner Mines, he was the son of the late Daniel and Effie (Morrison) (Gouthro), McNabb. Gilbert was employed with Devco for about 12 years and then worked in the construction business with...

Neil Johnston MacPhee

Passed on: 21/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Neil Johnston MacPhee, age 69, of Reserve Mines, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013, at the palliative care unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with his family by his side. Born in Reserve Mines, Neil was the son of the late Michael and Rhoda MacPhee (McNeil) Cameron. Neil was a carpenter by trade and lifetime member of the...

Catherine 'Kay' Devison

Passed on: 20/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness, we regret to announce the passing of our loving mother, Kay Devison of Glace Bay on Thursday, June 20th, 2013 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born on November 5th, 1940 in Bridgeport, Kay was the daughter of the late Howard and Mary (Currie) MacDonald. Kay was a former member of St. Leo's Church, Table...