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

Eldred Ronald Wareham

Passed on: 02/03/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

“So Few Lines Black Against White To Tell The Story Of This Amazing Man’s Life.” It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Eldred Wareham, age 93. Eldred passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, March 2, 2018 with his loving family by his side. Born in Newfoundland September 24, 1924, he was the son of the late...

Eldred Wareham

Passed on: 02/03/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Eldred Wareham, age 93, a long-time coal miner and avid bowler passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 at the CBRH, Sydney. He was a member of Warden United Church. Visitation Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from 2-4, 7- 9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday in the Funeral Home Chapel...

Lila Marie Poirier

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Lila Marie Poirier, age 82, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Neil’s Harbour, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Susan “Sue” (Best) Lillington. Lila worked at the fish plant for many years. She was a member of the Army, Navy, Airforce, Glace Bay as well as a member of St. Mary’s Anglican...

Bernadette Theresa McMullin

Born: 01/04/1929

Passed on: 14/02/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Bernadette Theresa McMullin, 88, of Glace Bay, died peacefully on February 14, 2018 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born April 1, 1929 in Cheticamp, she was predeceased by her loving husband, Gordon McMullin (1969); two children, John Gordon and Donna Marie; parents, Peter and Lydia Muise and 12 brothers and sisters. Bernadette is survived by...

Melvin ‘Sonny’ Windsor

Passed on: 13/02/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father and grandfather, Melvin ‘Sonny’ Windsor, age 84 of Reserve Mines. Sonny passed away peacefully at the CBRH, Sydney on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 surrounded by family. Born in Dominion, he was the son of the late William and Charlotte (Fortune) Windsor. He lived his adult life...

Kathleen ‘Maureen’ MacLeod

Born: 28/09/1935

Passed on: 07/02/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With broken hearts we said goodbye to our Mom and Nan on Wednesday February 7, 2018. There is now a void in our life that will never be filled. Born in Glace Bay on September 28, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Ben and Gert (MacIntyre) Hurley. Mom grew up in the ‘Hub’ and lived for over 60 years on North Street. Mom leaves...

Robert Gerard MacIsaac

Passed on: 26/01/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert MacIsaac, age 66. Robert passed away suddenly at his home, January 26, 2018. Born in Glace Bay January 6, 1952, he was the son of the late Duncan and Gladys (Warren) MacIsaac. Robert was a longtime employee with Devco; he was hired at a young age and worked with Devco until its closure....

Bernard Alexander Thomas

Passed in: Port Morien, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 30/01/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With broken hearts we announce the passing of our Dad, Bernard Alexander Thomas, age 83. He passed away at home in Port Morien next to the ocean where he always wanted to be on January 30, 2018. Born and raised in Port Morien, he was the son of the late James and Martha (Curry) Thomas. He was the last surviving child in his family. He started...

Thelma ‘Corpy’ Farrow

Passed on: 29/01/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Thelma Farrow, age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2018 in the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late James and Marion (Simmons) Gillis. Thelma was employed at several jobs throughout her life time; they included Harbax, Mendelson’s, Shore’s Grocery and looking after the elderly (Homecare)....

Mary Winnifred ‘Wev’ McDonald

Passed on: 29/01/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Mary ‘Wev’ McDonald, age 94, of the Stirling, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Murphy) McDonald. Mary is survived by her sister, Rita Driscoll, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by eight siblings. There will be no...

John Elliott Kennedy

Passed on: 23/01/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

John Elliott, age 64, who passed away on January 23, 2018, is also survived by a sister in-law, Diane Kennedy and was also predeceased by a sister in-law, Karen Kennedy. To view the complete obituary, please visit www.vjmcgillivray.ca.

John Elliott Kennedy

Passed on: 23/01/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

John Elliott, age 64, son of the late Catherine (MacIntyre) and Patrick Kennedy, joined the angels on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. A loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, he passed away peacefully at the Glace Bay Health Facility after a battle with ill health. Elliot was a gentle man who was loved dearly by his friends and...

WALTER ANDREW KUTA

Passed on: 11/01/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Walter Andrew Kuta, age 81, passed away peacefully and comfortably under the excellent care of Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility, Sydney on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Walter was born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Walter “Laddie” and Maude (Miller) Kuta. Walter was an electrician and a life time member of the IBEW, Local 1852....

KAREN (Gilmet) Kennedy

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with profound sadness that we the family announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, Karen Ann Kennedy, age 73 on Monday, January 1,2018 in Glace Bay. She was a most beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, partner and beautiful kind soul. Born in Glace Bay, Karen was the daughter of the late Samuel and Olga (Kelloway)...

Delila Ann AUCOIN

Passed on: 30/12/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a wonderful and sincere woman; a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Delila, age 73, passed away with her loving family at her side on Saturday, December 30, 2017 in the Intensive Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, Born in Glace...

George Carson Stubbard

Passed on: 27/12/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

George Stubbard age 75 of Reserve Mines passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Roderick and Isabella (Frew) McWhirter. In George’s younger years he worked at the mines and later at Well Wood Workers where he later used his skills to become a...

Bobby LEBLANC

Passed on: 25/12/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Bobby, age 63, left this earth peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2017 into the arms of his mother and father. He was born on July 28, 1954, to the late Daniel and Genevieve (O'Neil) LeBlanc (White) of Reserve Mines. He is survived by his sister, Danette Murphy (Lonnie), Tanglewood; brother, David, Reserve Mines; nieces, Sarah Jarvis...

Victor A. Spencer

Passed on: 13/12/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with profound regret that we announce the passing of our loving husband and father, Victor A. Spencer, age 72, of Tower Road on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Victor was the son of the late Alexander (Sandy) and Agnes (Mrazek) Spencer. He was a member of St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Glace Bay. He...

Robert William Aucoin

Passed on: 10/12/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of Robert William Aucoin, 56, on Sunday, December 10, 2017, at his home in Kitchener, Ontario. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late Ronald ‘Sonny’ and Rita (Larkham) Aucoin. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Cremation has taken place in Ontario....

Mary (Martin) Mugford

Passed on: 08/12/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of Mary Christina Mugford, age 102 on Friday, December 8, 2017 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, Mary was the daughter of the late Seward and Lena (MacNeil) Martin. In her earlier years, Mary loved to listen to music and play bingo and cards. She looked forward to...