1075 announcements for Chants Funeral Home

Ronald O. Barr

Born In: Perth-Andover, New Brunswick, Canada
Born: 12/05/1929

Passed in: Sydney, Canada
Passed on: 15/09/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With heavy hearts we, regret to, announce the peaceful passing of Ronald O. Barr at Celtic Court in Sydney, N.S. on Thursday, September 15, 2016. Born May 12, 1929 in Perth-Andover, N.B. he was the oldest son of the late Irene and Ollie Barr. Ron was the owner, operator of Ron Barr Construction Co. Ltd. since 1972. He was an honest, hardworking...

Lawrence Morrison

Born: 03/09/1934

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Born September 3, 1934 to Murdock Angus (d.1973) and Sarah Kate (MacDonald) (d.1996) in North Framboise Richmond county. Lawrence worked the family farm and cut pulp in his younger years. In 1952 he began working for Mindimar Metals at the Stirling Mine. Following the closure of the mine, he began working for the Department of Highways in...

Kenneth Morrison

Born: 04/10/1937

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Born, October 4, 1937 to Murdock Angus Morrison (d.1973) and Sarah Kate (MacDonald) in North Framboise, Richmond county. Kenny was a free spirit and left home at an early age. He began a career as a heavy equipment mechanic. He worked first in Ontario and then for Iron Ore Canada in Labrador, Newfoundland for nine years. In 1972, Kenny moved to...

William 'Bill' Jefferson

Born: 07/10/1940

Passed on: 09/09/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the sudden passing of William “Bill” Jefferson on September 9, 2016. Bill was born in Sydney, on October 7, 1940, he was the son of the late Horace and Annie (Johnson) Jefferson. Bill worked for many years at CN and then VIA Rail as a ticket agent until his retirement. His greatest love...

Jordan Hall

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

I'll love you forever I'll like you for always As long as I'm living My baby you'll be After a courageous battle with cancer our boy decided it was time to rest. With courage and dignity, Jordan Aldon Roy Hall went to sleep September 5, 2016, surrounded by loved ones. Left to mourn this beautiful soul are his loving parents Wendy (Murchison)...

Francis Whelan

Passed on: 29/08/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that we the family announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and brother, Francis Whelan on Monday August 29, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney surrounded by his loving family. Born in Colliers, Conception Bay, Newfoundland, he was the son of the late Nicholas and...

Margaret MacDonald

Born: 03/04/1949

Passed on: 15/08/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Margie MacDonald on, August 15, 2016. Born April 3, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Ann (Roche) McCarthy of Sydney. She is survived by her husband, John Sully MacDonald Irish Vale; sons, Shaun (Janet) of Sydney, Steven (Meghan) Corpus Christi, Texas; Brother, Francis (Ann...

Chelsea Morash

Born: 31/05/1989

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Our hearts are broken as we announce the sudden passing of our beloved and vivacious daughter, sister aunt, granddaughter and friend. Chelsea Melita Morash was born May 31, 1989 in Sydney. Chelsea lost her battle with cystic fibrosis on August 3, 2016. She is survived by her loving parents, Ann and Harvey Morash and her father Roy Campbell....

Beulah Myers

Passed on: 03/08/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of Beulah Myers on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 9, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m....

Frank MacDonald

Passed on: 15/07/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of Frank Gregor MacDonald. At the age of 73, he passed peacefully in his sleep on July 15, 2016 surrounded by loving family and friends. Frank was also known by many names such as Poppy, Brother, Uncle, Dad and Frank Pot. After a long battle with cancer Frank fought the odds and became...

Capt. James William Burke

Born: 19/01/1959

Passed on: 08/07/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our very much adored son, brother, husband, father, friend and fisherman, James Burke, 57, of Bateston, N.S., on July 8, 2016. Jamie passed peacefully with his family singing to him by his side. Born January 19, 1959, Jamie was the son of Kathleen (Ley) and the late Joseph Burke....

Dorothy Magee

Born: 19/11/1939

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Dorothy Magee passed away in the Palliative Care Unit at the CBRH on June 28, 2016 surrounded by her family. Born in Coombs Cove, Newfoundland on Nov. 19, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anne (Green) Blagdon. Dorothy moved to Louisbourg in 1957 to work at National Sea Products. Dorothy married Beecher Magee in 1958 and was a...

Doris (Howell) Gauthier Sampson

Born: 11/12/1923

Passed on: 24/06/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Doris went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on St. Jean Baptiste Day, Friday, June 24, 2016, through trials, tribulations and chronic pain, she is free at last. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Ann Mariah (Clarke) Howell of Carbonear, Newfoundland. Doris was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Born Dec....

Ernest William 'Ernie' Parsons

Passed on: 24/06/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we the family announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Ernest ‘Ernie’ William Parsons, 64, passed away peacefully Friday, June 24, 2016 surrounded by his family. Ernie was born in Louisbourg to parents Robert and Bridget (Williams) Parsons. Ernie is survived...

Mary Coates

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

A visitation for the late Mary Coates who passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the Ty Watson House, will be held Saturday, June 25, 2016 from 11 a.m-12 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney with a memorial service to follow at 12 p.m. with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating.

Theresa Mary Griffiths

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we the family announce the passing of Theresa Griffiths at home on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Lillian (Spurvey) Griffiths. Theresa is survived by her partner, Donald Cameron, Sydney; sons, Shawn, Edmonton, Darren, Toronto, Donald ‘DJ’ Sydney; brothers,...

Joyce Marguerite Quinn

Passed on: 18/06/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the passing of Joyce Marguerite Quinn, 73, of Coxheath on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Roderick and Margaret (Monaghan) MacKillop. Joyce worked for many years after graduation from Holy Angels High...

Mary Edith MacDougall

Passed on: 10/06/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With a sad heart the family of Mary Edith MacDougall announce her passing on Friday, June 10, 2016 at The Cove Guest Home where she resided for the past 6 years. She was in her 89th year. She was the only daughter of the late Sarah (MacDougall) Varley and John Henry Varley of Christmas Island, Cape Breton. It was in her childhood village of...

Joseph Harriet

Passed on: 08/06/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we the family announce the peaceful passing of Joseph Harriet, age 80, on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Joseph and Faustina (Bates) Harriet. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Christina (MacVicar); son, Bryan (Renee)...

Dorothy 'Dolly' Seury Marshall

Passed on: 05/06/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Dorothy ‘Dolly’ Seury Marshall, 70, passed peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney surrounded by her loving family. Dolly was the daughter of the late Fred and Alma Seury of Sydney. Dolly was a member of the Membertou Club 55. She enjoyed traveling to many places especially Cuba. She enjoyed life to...