312 announcements for MacAskill's Funeral Home

Catherine 'Kaye' Robinson

Born: 16/04/1929

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Catherine (Kaye) Robinson, 90, at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital June 2, 2019 surrounded by all her children, after a brief illness. Born in Southside Baddeck, April 16, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Annie (Carmichael) Asaph. As the youngest of...

Dorothy Charal MacKenzie

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dorothy Charal MacKenzie on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Charal passed away peacefully at Alderwood in Baddeck with friends and family. Born in Truro, NS, on April 4, 1930, she was the daughter of Charles Frederick Rowe and Iris May (MacKinnon) Rowe. She was predeceased by her parents; her...

Frances Street

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Frances, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 27, 2019 at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, NS. She was the daughter of the late Farquhar John “F.J.” and Georgina Margaret (MacKay) MacCharles. Frances was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Former Board Member of; Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 53, Baddeck, Bras d’Or...

Nora MacKinnon (MacLean)

Passed on: 23/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Nora our loving mom, nanny, wife, sister, aunt and friend. Surrounded by her family Nora passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Born in Neil's Harbour on May 13, 1964 she was the daughter of the late Donald A. and Jessie F. (Burton)...

Barbara Crosby

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The service of Remembrance and Celebration for Barbara Crosby, who died peacefully in Baddeck on December 26, 2018, will take place on Saturday, April 27 at 2 p.m. at Knox Church, Baddeck with the Rev. Brian MacLeod officiating. Visitation will also be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 39 Grant St., Baddeck, NS from 3 - 5 p.m. and 7 - 8:30...

Alfred Gordon Baird

Passed on: 26/03/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sorrow that the family of Gordon Baird, 74 announces his passing on 26 March 2019. Beloved husband for 50 years of Jean (nee Carmichael). Beloved father of John (Michelle Wilson), Kenneth (Rachel Ulrich), Susan (Sandy Mackenzie). Cherished grandfather of Adam, Taryn, Nathan, Hannah and Noah. Precious brother of John. He was...

Francis B. Chisholm

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Francis, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at Victoria County Memorial Hospital. Born in Guysborough Interval he was the son of the late William and Margaret (Connolly) Chisholm. Francis was a member of St. Michael’s Parish and a former member of the Lion’s Club, the Curling Club, Baddeck Legion and the Bras d’Or...

Francis B. Chisholm

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Francis, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at Victoria County Memorial Hospital. Born in Guysborough Interval he was the son of the late William and Margaret (Connolly) Chisholm. Francis was a member of St. Michael’s Parish and a former member of the Lion’s Club, the Curling Club, Baddeck Legion and the Bras d’Or...

Isabella Barbara Garland

Born: 21/07/1943

Passed on: 14/02/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

On February 14, 2019, Isabella Barbara Garland passed away peacefully at home in Big Baddeck, surrounded by her family. Born on July 21, 1943, Barbara was the daughter of the late John Charles and Christy (Hart) MacRae. Barbara will be forever remembered by her loving husband and best friend of 56 years, Roy Garland and their three sons,...

Anne Turner

Born: 16/06/1914

Passed on: 19/01/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Anne passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Alderwood Rest Home, Baddeck. Born in Sydney Mines on June 16, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Ida and John Boyce and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. An ever-present sense of humor and genuine friendliness were her trademarks. She will be remembered for...

Delroy Watson MacInnes

Passed on: 10/01/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With heavy hearts we are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Delroy Watson MacInnes, 65, of Jersey Cove, Victoria County on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born July 18, 1953 in Sydney, NS, he was the son of the late Horace and Mabel (Boudreau) MacInnes....

James Clark 'Jimmy' Anderson

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

A Gathering for James “Jimmy” Anderson will be held at the Inverary Inn Conference Centre in Baddeck on Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 2 – 4 p.m. The St. Mark’s Lodge Masonic Service will be given at 2 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service and Committal by Reverend Cameron Brett followed by a Reception. Tea, Coffee and refreshments will...

Barbara Crosby

Passed on: 26/12/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Peacefully, on Dec. 26, 2018 Barbara Crosby departed this life at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck, NS. She was predeceased by parents, Murdock Robert MacLeod and Catherine (MacFarlane) MacLeod; husbands, Dean Crosby and Sandy Matheson; brothers and sisters, Robert S. MacLeod (Eveline), Janet MacLeod (Buddy), Nelson MacLeod and...

James Clark Anderson

Passed on: 19/12/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We are deeply saddened by the sudden death of James ‘Jimmy’ Anderson, dearly beloved husband, cherished cousin, and devoted friend. James was the only child of Herbert Anderson and Annie Anderson (nee Crowdis). Jimmy died suddenly of cardiac arrest on December 19, 2018 at the age of 70, at his Nyanza home with his dear wife, Mona, at his...

Doris Anne Grant

Passed on: 29/11/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

100 years of love, laughter, and resilience came to an end with the death of Doris Anne Grant on November 29, 2018 at Alderwood Baddeck, NS. Born in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England in 1918, Doris Best was in the Women’s Royal Navy Service during WWII and was seconded to the Royal Canadian Navy pay office where she met the love of her life,...

Nancy Elizabeth Tellum

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Nancy Elizabeth Tellum (Fownes) 68 at the Palliative Care, Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Nov 19, 2018. Born Dec 12, 1949 in what was the new Victoria County Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late John W. and Betty (MacDonald) Fownes. Nancy attended school at...

Marcella Anna Roberts

Passed on: 03/11/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our mother Marcella Anna Roberts on November 3, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born on May 9, 1935 in North River, Cape Breton, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Effie Belle Smith. Mom came from a large family and perhaps that was why she always loved to...

Edna MacLeod

Passed on: 03/11/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We regret to announce that Edna (Hann) MacLeod, 82, passed away peacefully November 3, 2018 at Alderwood Rest Home in Baddeck, NS. Edna was born on Hunt's Island, NL July 12, 1936 to the late Elizabeth (Strickland) and John Hann. Their family was then re-settled to Burgeo where Edna lived until she was sixteen. She then set out to Nova Scotia...

Clarence William Long

Passed on: 04/11/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family of Clarence William Long, 95, announce his passing on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in North Sydney on September 2, 1923 to parents Thomas and Edith (MacAulay) Long. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anna...

Marion MacDonald

Born: 31/07/1943

Passed on: 30/10/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness the family of Marian (Smith) MacDonald 75 announce her passing on October 30, 2018 in Victoria County Memorial Hospital. Born in Sydney on July 31, 1943 she was the daughter of the late Mary E (MacLeod) Smith and Arthur F. Smith. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Clifford; daughters, Darlene (Gerald) Trish...