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

Mary Yvonne 'Cookie' (Wilkinson) Kane

Born In: Lingan, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 30/12/2010

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mary Kane passed away Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at Taigh Na Mara Nursing Home, Glace Bay, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lingan and formerly of New Aberdeen, Mom was the daughter of...

Alma Layes

Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 04/01/1941

Passed in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 31/12/2010

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness and many fond memories we announce the passing of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Alma Layes, 69, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. Alma was born in Glace Bay, Jan. 4, 1941, and was the daughter of the late Jim and Jennie (McEwan) Boozan. Alma loved a good cup...

Mary Rosella 'Rosie' Smith

Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 01/01/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Mary Rosella 'Rosie' Smith, 83, of King's Road, Dominion, passed away Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney, where she had been residing for the past four years. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late John James and Lorena (Spencer) MacDonald. Rosie was a member of Chalmers United Church, Dominion. A witty...

Shirley Delores (MacDougall) LaCombe

Born In: Canada

Passed in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 31/12/2010

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Shirley LaCombe, 78, of Glace Bay, passed away Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with her daughter Shirleon 'Shirley Ann' and son-in-law, Paul Eugene 'Jeanie' Burta by her side. She will always be missed by her daughter and son-in-law for her love, guidance and special ways. Shirley will never be forgotten;...

Eileen Theresa (MacPherson) Bonnar

Born In: Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 04/01/1935

Passed in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 01/01/2010

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness, that we, the family of Eileen Bonnar, announce her passing on Jan. 1, 2011, at the New Waterford Hospital, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer, with her family at her side. Eileen was born in Inverness, Jan. 4, 1935. She was the daughter of the late James and Veronica (MacGillivray) MacPherson. She was...

Teresa 'Sharkey' MacDonald

Born In: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 09/08/1927

Passed in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 28/12/2010

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

"The finger of God touched her and she slept" It is with sorrowful hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, Teresa 'Sharkey' MacDonald on Dec. 28, 2010, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford, Aug. 9, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Neil and Mary (Gillis) MacKinnon. Teresa was married to...

James Patrick O'Keefe

Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 28/12/2010

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Jim went to his eternal home in peace on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, at the Glace Bay Hospital. A lifelong resident of Glace Bay, Jim was the son of the late Patrick Gregory and Anne (Petrie) O'Keefe. After graduating from St. Anne's High School, Jim was employed in the coal industry for over 40 years starting with the Dominion Coal Company and...

Infant Tristan Cole (Conrad) Matthews

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed on: 17/12/2010

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

On Dec. 17, 2010, our little angel, Tristan Cole Matthews, was called to heaven. He was the son of Alicia Conrad and J. Daniel Matthews of Sydney. Tristan is survived by paternal grandparents, Dolores (Matthews) and Brian Curran; maternal grandparents, Brenda Selvet (Delbert) and Lawrence Conrad (Brenda); paternal grandfather, Gary Steylen,...

Olga A. Martinello

Born In: Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney River, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 17/12/2010

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sorrow and sadness that I announce the passing of wonderful mother, Olga A. Martinello. Olga passed away on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010. Born in Whitney Pier, Olga was the daughter of the late Alex and Mary (Lukow) Huczyszyn. Olga was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, a longtime member of the CWL, choir and ladies auxiliary,...

Leone Campbell

Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Reserve Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 24/12/2010

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Leone Campbell, 75, of Reserve Mines passed away at her residence on Friday, Dec. 24, 2010. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Allan and Remegius (Marsh) MacMullin. Leone was a member of St. Joseph's...

Roderick 'Roy' Farrell

Born In: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 23/12/2010

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We regret to announce the passing of Roderick 'Roy' Farrell, a loving son, brother, father, uncle, and grandfather, on Dec. 23, 2010, at home. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of Margaret (MacNeil) and the late Bernard Farrell. Roy was a member of the former St. Agnes Church, currently the Parish Church of St. Leonard. He loved old cars...

George LeBlanc

Born In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Mississagua, Ontario, Canada
Passed on: 24/12/2010

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Passed away suddenly Friday, Dec. 24, 2010, in Mississauga, at the age of 69 years. Born in North Sydney, George was the son of the late George and Eileen (Hickey) Leblanc. George is survived by his cherished wife Cheryl (Jessome) (Wolfe) LeBlanc; children, George (Jennie) and Philip; and grandchildren Brayden and James. George resided with...

Infant Tristan Cole (Conrad) Matthews

Passed in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 17/12/2010

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

On Dec. 17, 2010, our little angel, Tristan Cole Matthews, was called to heaven. He was the son of Alicia Conrad and Joseph D. Matthews of Sydney. A funeral service, under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford, will be held at a later date. The full obituary will appear in the Cape Breton Post on Dec. 28, 2010. Online...

Frances Josephine Coffin

Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 19/12/2010

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing at home of our dear mother on Sunday, Dec, 19, 2010. She died as she lived, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Genevieve (Confiant) Wilmot. In earlier years, Frances was a resident of Water Street and New Aberdeen where...

Maria Payne

Passed in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 13/12/2010

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The visitation for Maria Payne, who passed away on Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, will be held Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral mass, officiated by Rev. Norman MacPhee, is Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church, Glace Bay. Interment to follow in St. Anne's Cemetery. All are...

George 'Doad' Burte

Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 21/06/1925

Passed in: Bridgeport, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 14/12/2010

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts, we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, George 'Doad' Burte , following a brief but courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday evening, Dec. 14, 2010, at his residence. At the time of his death, George was surrounded by his loving family. Born in Glace Bay, June 21,...

Maria Findella (Harrietha) Payne

Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 13/12/2010

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Maria Payne, 93, of MacAulay Avenue, Glace Bay, passed away Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Lucy (Murphy) Harrietha. Maria was a member of St. Anthony's Church, Glace Bay. She was employed for several years in the maintenance department at schools in Glace Bay and...

Effie Frances Elizabeth (Morris) MacDonald

Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 13/12/2010

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We the family of Effie MacDonald, 71, of Drew Street, Glace Bay, are saddened to announce her passing Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at her residence. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret (Stewart) Morris. Effie lived in Toronto for over 30 years; where she was employed at local department stores. Effie loved...

Ronald William Jude McNeil

Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 11/12/2010

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Ronnie MacNeil, 73, of 33 Steele's Hill, Glace Bay, and a former resident of 90 3rd Street in the hub, passed away Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at his residence. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Daniel and Rose (Boone) MacNeil. Ronnie was a member of St. John's Church, Glace Bay. He was a coal miner by trade. Ronnie loved to play...

Evelyn 'Evie' Syms

Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Reserve Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 12/12/2010

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Evelyn Syms , formerly of Centreville Road, Reserve Mines, passed away Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at MacGillivary Guest Home, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late John and Jessie (MacLean) Gallant. Evie was active in the choir and altar society at St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines. She was employed at the post office in...