209 announcements for Francis Funeral Home

John Gordon 'Bentley' Steele

Born In: Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 27/04/1960

Passed in: Groves Point, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 12/07/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Bentley Steele at the Northside General Hospital on July 12, 2011, with his wife at his side. Bentley was born in Bras d’Or, April 27, 1960, a son of the late Garvin and Audrey (Newton) Steele. For 28 years Bentley was a respected and successful business owner of Hilltop Trailer...

Muriel Skinner

Born In: Florence, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Florence, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 08/07/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We regret to announce the death of Muriel Skinner, 81, a lifelong resident of Park Road, Florence, which occurred July 8, 2011, at Miners Memorial Manor, Sydney Mines. Born in Florence, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Florence (Jessome) Edwards. She is survived by her children, James Edwards (Mary Lou), Ross Ferry, Jennifer...

Joseph Maurice 'Butch' Edwards

Born In: Florence, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Florence, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 01/07/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We regret to announce the death of Joseph Maurice ‘Butch’ Edwards, 70, of Park Road, Florence, which occurred July 1, 2011, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Florence, Butch was the son of the late Maurice and Florence (Jessome) Edwards. In his earlier life he worked with Nickersons in North Sydney and later retired from Sydney...

Albert 'Abbie' Iannetti

Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 23/06/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our brother, Albert ‘Abbie’ Iannetti on Thursday, June 23, 2011, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of Antonio and Julia Iannetti. Abbie was the owner/operator of Abbie’s Excavating until his retirement. In the course of his business he made...

Frances (Gouthreau) Fougere Dunphy

Born In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 11/06/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Frances Dunphy, a 20-year resident of Miners Memorial Manor, Sydney Mines, passed away peacefully at the Manor on Saturday, June 11, 2011. Born in North Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Eldridge and Annie Gouthreau of North Sydney. She is survived by her son, Joe Fougere, Edmonton; and her daughter, Pauline; granddaughters, Joelle...

Gertrude MacPherson

Born In: Little Pond, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 10/06/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sorrow that we, the family of Gertrude MacPherson, announce her peaceful passing on Friday, June 10, 2011 at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck. Born in Little Pond she was the daughter of the late Freeman and Ethel Dawe. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, William MacPherson; her children, whom she...

Thomas Stephen Colvey

Passed in: Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 16/05/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

A Mass of Christian Burial for the late Thomas Stephen Colvey, who passed away May 16, 2011, will take place Saturday, June 11, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Bras d’Or, with Fr. Peter McLeod officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines.

Daniel William Quinn

Born In: Florence, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 17/06/1935

Passed in: Florence, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 31/05/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Daniel William Quinn, 75, of Florence passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at the Northside General Hospital. Born June 17, 1935, he was the son of the late William and Julia (LeBlanc) Quinn. He was a member of St. Stephen’s parish, Florence. He is survived by his loving and devoted care giving wife of 54 years, Ann (Barrie); his loving...

Miriam Carmelita 'Carmie' Livingstone Carey

Born In: Reserve Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 30/05/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Surrounded by her loving family, Carmie passed away peacefully Monday, May 30, 2011, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Reserve Mines, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Jessie Livingstone. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 40 years, Bill Carey; her sons, Todd and wife, Stacey, and Trevor; her grandchildren,...

Maudine Collette Christie

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

Passed in: Sydney/Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 15/05/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Maudine Collette Christie, 44, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a long, but courageous battle with cancer. Born in Bras d’Or, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Muriel Anne (Cottrell) Christie Jr. She is survived by her common-law husband, John O’Brian; her children, David...

Thomas Stephen Colvey

Passed on: 16/05/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Thomas Stephen Colvey, 82, of Russell Drive, Bras d’Or, passed away Monday, May 16, 2011, at Waterford Heights Nursing Home. Born in Bras d’Or, he was the son of the late Hartlen and Rita (Jessome) Colvey. He was a member of St. Joseph’s parish, Bras d’Or, and a life member of the Bras d’Or Seniors and Pensioners Club. He worked on...

Russell A. Bradley

Passed in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 23/12/2010

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

A graveside service for the late Russell Bradley, who passed away Dec. 23, 2010, will take place at Trinity Cemetery, Tobin Road, Friday, May 20, 2011, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Peter Rafuse officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines.

Stanley Gracie

Born In: Alder Point, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 09/05/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Stanley passed away at home on Monday, May 9, 2011. Born in Alder Point, he was the son of the late Ben and Ida (Devoe) Gracie. He was a member of St. Pius X parish, Sydney Mines. He was the late surviving member of...

Cyril Edward Rendell

Born In: Mill Creek, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 22/10/1921

Passed in: Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 15/04/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With great sadness, the family of Cyril Rendell announce his death which occurred Friday, April 15, 2011, at the Northside General Hospital. Born Oct. 22, 1921, in Mill Creek, Cyril was the son of the late John and Emma (Shinners) Rendell. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary Theresa (Gordon) Rendell; his children, Elizabeth...

John Charles White, CVSM

Born In: Little Pond, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Malden, Massachusetts, United States
Passed on: 18/03/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

John Charles White, 98, formerly of Little Pond passed away March 18, 2011. Born in Little Pond, he was the son of the late John and Mary Ann (MacDonald) White. Uncle John served with the RCAF from 1942-45 and upon his release moved to the United States where he was employed as a carpenter until his retirement. He is survived by his nephews,...

David Joseph Parks

Born In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 30/04/2969

Passed in: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Passed on: 28/03/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family, regret to announce the sudden passing of David on March 28, 2011. Born in North Sydney, he was the son of Ernest Parks, Mira Gut, formerly of Boularderie, and Mary Donovan, Sydney Mines. He is survived by his daughter, Courtney, Georges River; sister, Sharon Ann, Boularderie; stepmother, Evelyn; stepfather, Harley; stepbrother...

Norman 'Onnie' Brown

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Our hearts are filled with great sadness to announce the peaceful passing of Norman (Onnie) Brown, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, at the age of 65. Norman lived a faithful life for the Lord Jesus Christ, the One who bought and paid for him at Calvary. He was a member of the Gospel Hall, Sydney Mines, for almost...

John Robert Rideout

Born In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 11/03/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we the family announce the passing of Rob Rideout, which occurred Friday, March 11, 2011, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. A resident of Celtic Court, formerly of North Sydney, Rob was born in North Sydney. He was the only son of the late John Robert and Myrtle (Blagdon) Rideout. He was a...

Lawrence Leslie Hanna Christie

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

Passed in: Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 26/02/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Lawrence Leslie Hanna Christie of Church Road, Bras d’Or, passed away Feb. 26, 2011, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. He was the son of the late Fred and Jean (Lahey) Hanna, and was a member of St. Joseph’s parish, Bras d’Or. He is survived by daughters, Noelle and Tammy Whittey; his sons, Glenn and Richie; his sister, Yvonne,...

Rolston P. Harrietha

Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 14/01/1935

Passed in: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 27/02/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we, the family of Rolston Harrietha, announce his passing. Rolston died peacefully at home on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, at 1:55 p.m. Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late John and Mary Harrietha. Rolston is survived by his wife of 53 years, Shirley (Matthews); his two daughters, Roslyn...