209 announcements for Francis Funeral Home

Esther 'Lala' Jessome

Born In: Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 01/05/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We regret to announce the death of our wonderful mother, grandmother and sister. Esther passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at the MacGillivray Guest Home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bras d’Or, she was the daughter of the late George and Janie Long. Mom was a home body and her greatest joy in life was her family. She loved to...

Wayne Cousins

Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 13/04/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We regret to announce the passing of Wayne Cousins, 131 Rateau St., Sydney Mines. Wayne passed away Friday, April 13, 2012, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of Adeline (McGean) Cousins and the late James Cousins. He is survived by his wife, Velvet (Swan); his sons, Breton, Mackenzie and Carter; his brother,...

Norma Day (Henwood)

Born In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 13/04/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Norma Joan (Henwood) Day, 66, Bras d'Or passed away on Friday, April 13, 2012 at the C.B. Regional Hospital. Born in North Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Curtis & Mary (MacIntosh) Henwood. Norma graduated from St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, Glace Bay and worked at the Northside General Hospital for thirty years. She was a...

Henrietta Jackson (Simms) Brown

Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 31/03/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Henrietta Jackson (Simms) Brown, 81, a life-long and well-known resident of Sydney Mines died suddenly but peacefully on Monday, April 2, 2012, at the Maple Hill Manor, New Waterford. Born in Sydney Mines, Etta was the daughter of the late Emmanual and Sadie Simms. She is survived by her cherished sister, Evelyn, Guelph Ont.; her daughter,...

Charlie Paquet

Passed in: Alder Point, Nova Scotia, Canada

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charlie Paquet after a brief battle with cancer. Charlie was the son of the late Marshall & Edith (Smith) Paquet. He is survived by his sister Ella (Eddie) Bauer, Saskatoon; his brother James (Joyce) Paquet, Alder Point and many nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters...

Esther Scott

Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 31/03/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Esther Scott at the Whitehills Facility in Hammonds Plains on March 31, 2012. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Graton & Esther (Laffin) Tobin. She was a member of St. Pius X parish, Sydney Mines. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Harvey, her sisters,...

Russell Raymond Steffens

Born In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 30/04/1945

Passed in: Groves Point, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 31/03/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

In the early morning hours of March 31, 2012, the heavens opened and welcomed Russell home. Russell faced his journey with leukemia with strength and dignity. Through this challange he taught us lessons of faith, hope and love. Born in North Sydney, he was the son of the late Herbert Steffens and Cleophas (Serroul). Anyone who knew ‘Pa’...

Diane Genter

Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Florence, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 09/03/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With heavy hearts, we, the family of Diane Genter announce the sudden passing of a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many. Diane passed away Friday, March 19, 2012, at the ICU, Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late William T....

Henry David 'Mickey' Jones

Born In: Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 25/02/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Henry David ‘Mickey’ Jones on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Bras d’Or, he was the son of the late George and Annie (Young) Jones. David was a member of St. Joseph parish, Bras d’Or. He was employed at Canada Post until his...

Blanche Dominic

Born In: Florence, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 04/04/1925

Passed on: 07/02/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Blanche Dominic after a short illness. Blanche was born to the late Mary (Petrie) and William LeBlanc of Florence. She is the last surviving member of her family. She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Zammit, Toronto and Patricia Edwards, Westmount; sister-in-law, Theresa LeBlanc;...

Patrick Fahey

Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 27/01/1943

Passed in: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 29/01/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of Patrick Joseph Fahey on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late Patrick and Muriel (Jessome) Fahey. Pat leaves behind his beloved daughter, Tracy; his son, Sean and daughter-in-law, Yvonne Fahey. He...

Bernadette Mary Marks

Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 09/07/1919

Passed in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 22/01/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Bernadette Mary Marks, 92, of Sydney Mines, on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, July 9, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Anna (MacGregor) Tobin. Bernadette was a devout Roman Catholic and a member of Immaculate...

Sheila (Tremblett) King

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 15/01/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of Sheila King of Villa Drive, Bras d’Or on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012. Sheila was the daughter of the late Wilfred & Gertrude (Butts) Tremblett. Sheila is survived by her husband, Johnny; her son, Johnny, her four grandchildren, Jordan, Kelsey, Madison and Keyona. Also...

Deborah (Jackson) Barry

Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 31/12/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sad hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of Deborah (Jackson) Barry of Sydney Mines on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Ellen (Butts) Jackson. She leaves behind her loving husband of 37 years, Dennis Barry; her five children,...

Catherine 'Katie' LeBlanc

Born In: Mill Creek, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 21/06/1918

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 08/12/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, Katie LeBlanc, following a brief illness. With her family at her side, she passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Dec. 8, 2011. Born on June 21, 1918 in Mill Creek, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Joseph and Mary (Marsh) Laffin. Mama is...

Peter Campbell MacNeil

Born In: Florence, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 13/11/1939

Passed in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 06/12/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Peter passed away Monday, Dec. 6, 2011, at the Northside General Hospital. Peter was born to Mary Ann (MacMullin) and Neil MacNeil in Florence on Nov. 13, 1939, and spent his early years there. The family later moved to Sydney...

Lawson States

Born In: Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 02/02/1941

Passed in: Sydne Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 04/12/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Lawson States passed away on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, at the Northside General Hospital, surrounded by his newly found family after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Windsor, N.S. on Feb. 2, 1941, he was the son of the late Viola States. He has resided in Sydney Mines for the past 11 years. Lawson will be sadly missed by his...

Michael Riggs

Born In: Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Passed in: Florence, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 17/11/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Michael Riggs, 51, 414 Main St., Florence, passed away at home on Nov. 17, 2011. Born in Bellville, Ont., he was the son of Marie (Jessome) Riggs and the late Bill Riggs. Besides his mother, he is survived by his children, Natasha and Larry; sisters, Annette (Blair), Francine (Glen) and Natalie (Jim); and his brother, Bernie. He will be sadly...

John Martin MacKeigan

Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 07/11/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family of John Martin MacKeigan, regret to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle. Martin passed away peacefully at his home on Nov. 7, 2011. Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late Albert and Margaret (MacKinnon) MacKeigan. He worked for many years at the Co-op Bakery in Sydney Mines until...

John Reynolds

Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 01/11/1933

Passed in: Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Passed on: 21/03/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

John James Reynolds, formerly of Sydney Mines, passed away in Oakville on March 21, 2011. He was the son of the late John and Frances (Hood) Reynolds. He was employed at Long’s Manufacturing for 33 years and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 114. He enjoyed his trips to Tim Hortons to meet with his buddies. He was...