312 announcements for MacAskill's Funeral Home

Allie Jean McLennan

Born: 02/12/1997

Passed on: 18/10/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With sad hearts we announce the passing of Allie Jean McLennan at Victoria County Memorial Hospital, after her long battle with cancer. Beloved daughter of Ellen (MacKenzie) and Greg McLennan, sister of Robin and Chris. She passed as gracefully as she lived. In her short life, Allie touched many, with her ever present smile, her wit, her sense...

Donald MacDonald

Passed on: 22/09/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Donald F. MacDonald of Sydney passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Sept. 22, 2013. He was the son of the late Tina (Dauphney) and Jimmy MacDonald. He is survived by niece, Gweneth Hanam; nephews, Alex and Morgan Hanam and close cousins, Muriel Reynolds, Barbara Morrison, Sharon Tarr and Wilma Nicholson. Besides...

Angus 'Robbie' Carmichael

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

A graveside service for Angus Robert 'Robbie' Carmichael who passed away Jan. 22, 2013 at home in St. Ann’s Bay, Victoria County will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2013 at Goose Cove Cemetery St. Ann’s with Rev Hazel Morris officiating.

Alistair Watt

Born: 11/07/1944

Passed on: 26/08/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Alistair William Watt, 69, of Goose Cove, Victoria County, died gracefully but reluctantly in Baddeck on Aug. 26, 2013. He was born in Salisbury, England on July 11, 1944, to the late William Nicoll Watt and Deborah Margaret (Mathers) Watt. In 1952, the family moved from Scotland to Canada, arriving at Pier 21 in Halifax on the liner...

Paula Flynn

Born: 04/01/1949

Passed on: 08/08/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Paula Anne Langille Flynn, 64, of Baddeck, passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a lengthy battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). She was born Jan. 4, 1949 in Baddeck, N.S. Paula was a long time resident of Dover, Delaware. She returned to Baddeck 20 years ago and was a...

Catherine Helen Smith

Born: 18/02/1947

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with much regret and sadness that we announce the passing of Catherine Helen Smith of Indian Brook, Victoria County, after a lengthy illness. Catherine was born Feb. 18, 1947, in Sydney, daughter of the late Alex and Mary (MacInnis) Shaw of Baddeck. Catherine was an avid sports fan, and a die-hard Toronto Maple Leafs fan, a great...

Jacqueline Hamm (Kerr)

Passed on: 20/07/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Beloved wife, mother and friend, Jacqueline Marion Hamm passed away July 20, 2013, at Victoria County Memorial Hospital. Born in Goose Cove, Victoria County, N.S. She was the anchor of the home that she made for her husband and two children as well as surrogate mom to any and all family friends who found themselves there. Quick to smile,...

Dr. Douglas MacKenzie

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

A memorial service for Dr. Douglas H. MacKenzie will take place Sunday, July 28, 2013, at Knox Presbyterian Church, 39 Grant St., Baddeck, with Rev. Brian MacLeod officiating. Service time is 2 p.m.

Bernice Pierro

Passed on: 03/07/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

On July 3, 2013, Bernice passed away peacefully with her husband, children, family and friends by her side at the Alderwood Rest Home in Baddeck, N.S. Bernice was born in Sydney and originally resided in Eskasoni First Nations. She was the daughter of Mildred (Denny) and stepfather Ernest Johnson. Upon her marriage to 'Chisholm' she lived in...

Annie Catherine (Smith) MacKenzie

Born: 14/12/1919

Passed on: 21/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the passing of Annie Catherine MacKenzie. Born in Marble Mountain, Richmond County, the daughter of Dan and (Cotterall) Muriel Smith. At an early age Mom learned the meaning of hard work and gave generously to her family and neighbours, expecting nothing in return. She made sure everyone had...

Abraham Peck

Born: 25/01/1956

Passed on: 06/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear son, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, nephew and great friend to all, Abraham Francis Peck of Wagmatcook First Nation. Abraham passed away peacefully in the early hours of June 6, 2013, surrounded by his family and friends, after a year-long battle with cancer at the...

Calvin Hillier

Passed on: 05/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Calvin H. Hillier passed away at the Victoria County Memorial on June 5, 2013, with his beloved wife of 53 years at his side. He was the son of the late Herbert and Mary (Bonnell) Hillier. Born in Whitney Pier, Calvin resided there until retiring to Skir Dhu 24 Years ago. Calvin worked at Sydney Steel as millwright and shift foreman of his...

Dr. Charles Clifford Anderson

Passed on: 11/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We regret to announce the sudden passing of Dr. Charles Clifford Anderson, 54, in Halifax on May 11, 2013. He was born in Baddeck, N.S. He was the son of the late Mary Anderson (Hutchison) and Clifford Anderson. He was a graduate of Baddeck Rural High School in 1976 where he excelled as a student. He continued on to obtain a BSc at Dalhousie...

Bridget (Basque) Isadore

Born: 02/02/1942

Passed on: 30/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected death of our beloved mother, wife, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, Bridget Ann Isadore of Wagmatcook First Nation. She was the eldest daughter of the late Simon and Mary Rose (Pierro) Basque. Bridget enjoyed travelling especially to the annual pilgrimage to St. Ann’s in Quebec....

Edward Francis Pierro

Passed on: 24/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Edward Francis Pierro, 42, of Wagmatcook, N.S., passed away April 24, 2013, at the QE II Hospital Halifax. Born in Baddeck, he was the son of the late Roderick and Mary (Isadore) Pierro. He was known for his laughter, good company, crazy stories and his outgoing attitude towards outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing. Edward worked in...

Mabel Katherine MacKenzie

Passed on: 21/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our aunt, greataunt, great-greataunt, sister-in-law and friend, Mabel Katherine MacKenzie on April 21, 2013. She passed away peacefully at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital. Mabel was born Nov. 19, 1918, in Middle River, and was the daughter of the late Murdock and Agnes (MacLennan)...

Dolena Matheson

Passed on: 31/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It’s with saddened hearts we announce the passing of Dolena Ann Matheson, March 31, 2013, at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital. Born in Baddeck N.S., she was the daughter of the late C.D. and Christie (MacLennan) MacRae. She was the Presiding Worthy Matron of Victoria chapter OES, Baddeck, Past Matron, Dr. Gordon MacLeod chapter Port...

Margaret Purves

Born In: Québec, Canada
Born: 21/06/1917

Passed on: 21/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Margaret Augusta Purves passed away on March 21, 2013 at Alderwood Rest Home. She was the daughter of (the late) William Henry Tutty and Irene Rice. Margaret was born in Lachine, Que. on June 21, 1917. The family moved to North Sydney, then to Brooklyn in Queen's County, N.S. When she married she moved back to North Sydney. Since 1967 she...

Lillian Dorothy (Rogers) MacDonald

Born In: Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada

Passed on: 20/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It’s with saddened hearts we announce the passing of Lillian Dorothy MacDonald at Alderwood Guest Home, Baddeck, on March 20, 2013. Born in Sussex, N.B., June 5, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Hazel (Carpenter) Rogers. She came to Tarbot, N.S., at a young age with the late Lauchie and Gwen Pottie. Lillian was a hard...

Charlene 'Charly' Lafford-Bernard

Born: 07/05/2011

Passed on: 12/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that the family announce the passing of their precious little Angel Charlene Catherine Lafford-Bernard ‘Charly’ of Wagmatcook First Nation, two-years old. Born May 7, 2011, at Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney N.S. She passed away suddenly but peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at the...