312 announcements for MacAskill's Funeral Home

Joan Roberts

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 25/01/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The family of Joan Barbara Roberts is saddened to announce her passing on Jan. 25, 2012, after a courageous battle with leukemia. She died peacefully and with dignity at her home in Baddeck, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of John A. and Nina (Lovett) Cameron. She was a member of Greenwood United Church,...

John 'Kenny' Bryan

Born In: Miami, Florida, United States
Born: 08/07/1945

Passed in: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 13/01/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

John Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Bryan, 66 years old, of Baddeck, passed away quietly after a lengthy illness on Jan. 13, 2012. His dear friend, Gail, was at his side. Ken was born July 8, 1945, in California and was raised in Miami, Florida, where he spent his adult life as a dedicated middle school teacher of children with learning disabilities....

Robert 'R.S.' MacLeod

Born In: South Haven, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 08/11/1924

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

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Robert Strachan ‘R.S.’ MacLeod, 87, South Haven, passed away peacefully at Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck, on Jan. 5, 2012. Born on Nov. 8, 1924, South Haven, he was the son of Murdock Robert and Catherine (MacFarlane) MacLeod. He attended the one room school in South Haven and high school in Baddeck. At the age of 17, he...

Thomas Edward Kerkhoven

Passed on: 25/12/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Dear Friends and Neighbours, If you are reading this message, it means my life in this world has reached its end. But what an adventure it has been! A life that began in Indonesia and followed a path from there to Holland, Canada, Curacao, and ultimately to my Cape Breton home. A life lived as a field hockey player, a seaman, a husband, a...

Mary 'Donna' Murphy

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With great sadness, we announce the death of Mary Donna Murphy, 52, of Antigonish and formerly of Iona, Cape Breton. Donna was born in Sydney and was the daughter of Peter and the late ‘Nubbie’ (MacNeil) Murphy. Donna had been emaployed at St. Martha’s Hospital in Antigonish since graduating from St. F.X. in 1980. Donna loved music and...

Rene Vincent Bernard

Born In: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Wagmatcook , Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 11/11/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Rene Vincent Bernard, 41, of 17 Churchloop Rd., Wagmatcook, passed away peacefully at home, Nov. 11, 2011. Born in Baddeck, N.S., he was the son of Susan (Simon) Bernard and late David Bernard. Rene was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was employed with the WEAP program in Wagmatcook every spring and summer. Rene always greeted others with a...

David Matheson

Born In: Inverness , Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 20/06/1951

Passed in: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 10/11/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heartfelt sadness, that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of John David Matheson, 60, cherished husband, father and friend, on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, in Baddeck, N.S. Born in Inverness, N.S., David was the son of the late Charles Matheson and Eva Matheson Morris (MacKay). He is survived by his wife, Bernadette (MacLean);...

Sandra Peck

Born In: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 08/09/1968

Passed in: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 02/11/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, godmother and great friend to all, Sandra Marie Peck on Nov. 2, 2011, in Baddeck. Born in Baddeck on Sept. 8, 1968, she was the daughter of Benjamin Peck Sr. and the late Elizabeth (Francis) Peck. She was a member of the Blessed...

Peter Francis MacDonald

Born In: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 02/02/1958

Passed in: Alberta, Canada
Passed on: 28/10/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Peter MacDonald, the son of the late James Alexander ‘Jamie’ and Catherine Carmel MacDonald of Baddeck. Peter was an electrician by trade and worked in Halifax until 2006 when he moved home to Baddeck to help look after his ailing parents. In 2007 he moved to Alberta and has worked ever since. Peter is survived by his son, Shawn (mother...

Allan John Isadore

Born In: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 30/10/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Allan John passed away Oct. 30, 2011, at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck, he was the son of Isabel Isadore and the late John Cremo. He was a member of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha parish, Wagmatcook. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He worked as a...

Annie Mae MacNeil

Passed in: Iona, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 26/10/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Annie Mae MacNeil, 88, Iona, N.S., died peacefully Oct. 26, 2011, at Victoria County Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Annie Mae was a hard worker and spent many years on the family farm. She had a great love for animals especially her dog Maggie. She was a dedicated member of St. Columba parish, Iona. She was the eldest child...

Carleton 'Mappo' Campbell

Born In: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 26/10/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Charles passed away Oct. 26, 2011 at the Alderwood Rest Home, Baddeck, N.S. He was the son of the late John Eddie and Mary Alice Campbell. Carl lived his entire life in the village of Baddeck, he was a very gifted athlete and excelled on the local sport scene. A Golden Glover in boxing, an avid mid-distance runner and a champion pitcher as a...

Daniel R.J. MacKinnon

Born In: Cains Mountain, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: St. Peter's , Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 25/10/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We regret to announce the death of Daniel Roderick Joseph (D.R.J.) MacKinnon of MacKinnon’s Harbour, who passed away at the Richmond Villa, St. Peter’s, on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011. Born in Cains Mountain, Victoria County, he was the son of the late James Alexander and Annie May (MacNeil) MacKinnon. He was a devoted member of Sacred Heart...

Jonena 'Jon' MacLeod

Born In: Aberdeen, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 25/12/1913

Passed in: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 22/10/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with profound sadness and yet with much joy for a life well lived that we, the family of Jonena (Jon) MacLeod, announce her passing on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at Alderwood in Baddeck. Born on Christmas Day, 1913, Jonena was the daughter of the late Dan Frank and Katie (MacRitchie) Matheson. She was one of six daughters and two sons who...

Ellen (Gillis) MacNeil

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear mom, Ellen Marie (Gillis) MacNeil, 91, on Oct. 17, 2011, at Victoria County Memorial Hospital. Born Feb. 5, 1920, in Cain’s Mountain, Victoria County, she was the daughter of the late Murdock and Gladys (MacAulay) Gillis. She was the last surviving member of her...

Doris Marguerite (Sanford) Gillis

Born In: Beverly, Massachusetts, United States

Passed in: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 05/10/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Doris Marguerite (Sanford) Gillis, 98, Baddeck, died Oct. 5, 2011, at home surrounded by family. Born in Beverly, Mass., and raised in Summerville, Hants County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Morris and Mary Louise (Mosher) Sanford. A graduate of Acadia University and after teaching one year at home in Hants County she came to Cape...

Christene Marguerite MacLeod

Passed in: Middle River , Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 11/09/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life of the late Christene Marguerite MacLeod. Christene passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer. It is difficult to sum up a life, but the words that come to mind that were important to Christene are family, music, friends, laughter and service to her...

Reta Watson Comeau

Born In: Big Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 08/09/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Reta Mae Watson Comeau announce her peaceful passing on Sept. 8, 2011, at Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck. Born in Big Baddeck, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Annie (Carmichael) Asaph. As a highly religious person she was very active in church organizations at...

Sarah (MacLeod) Matheson

Passed in: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 22/08/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Sarah (MacLeod) Matheson, 91, a longtime resident of South Haven and more recently Alderwood Rest Home, passed away Aug. 22, 2011. She was predeceased in 1998 by her beloved husband, Dan Neil. Originally from Big Baddeck, Sarah was the daughter of the late Angus C. and Mary (MacMillan) MacLeod. She is survived by her sisters, Margaret...

Mary (MacLean) MacDonald

Born In: MacKay's Point, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 15/08/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The family of the late Mary (MacLean) MacDonald is saddened to announce her peaceful death on Aug. 15, 2011, at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital. Born at MacKay’s Point in 1909, Mary was the daughter of the late Vincent and Theresa (MacNeil) MacLean. A teacher by profession, Mary taught at a number of schools throughout Victoria County,...