545 announcements for Pier Community Funeral Home

Robert 'Rob' Anthony Jessome

Born: 27/11/1960

Passed on: 14/10/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with profound sadness that we the family announce the passing of our husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, Robert ‘Rob’ Anthony Jessome. Rob passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. On Nov. 27, 1960, Robert was born and raised in Whitney Pier. He was the son...

John Francis 'Doughboy' Conohan

Passed on: 08/10/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father and brother, John Francis ‘Doughboy’ Conohan, 69, on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at home. Born in Sydney, John was the son of the late John Francis Sr. and Rachel (MacKenzie) Conohan. Family was everything to John. He gave 25 years of service to Bill Lynch Carnival...

John Godfrey 'Johnnie' Gillis

Born: 05/10/1940

Passed on: 06/10/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

John Godfrey ‘Johnnie’ Gillis died peacefully on Monday, Oct. 6, 2015 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Johnnie is survived by his daughters, Karen, Cathy (Neil MacDonald) and Trish (Doug Dufour); two grandsons, Greg and Jack; sister, Colleen; mother-in-law, Hilda MacDonald; as well as many nieces and...

Ethel Florence Chiasson

Born: 15/10/1927

Passed on: 27/09/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we, the family of Ethel Florence Chiasson (MacDonald), announce her passing at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Palliative Care unit, on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Ethel was born on the MacDonald family farm in Upper Grand Mira on Oct. 15, 1927, and was the daughter...

Jonathan Desveaux

Born: 19/07/1942

Passed on: 19/09/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the peaceful passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Jonathan Desveaux, age 73, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Sept. 19, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 19, 1942 in Cheticamp, Johnny was the son of the late Willie and Adele...

Robert 'Robbie' Edward Neville

Passed on: 21/08/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts, we share with relatives and friends the sudden passing of our dear brother and friend, Robert Edward Neville, 53, on Aug. 21, 2015, at Fort McMurray, Alta. Born in Sydney, Robert was the son of the late Jim and Kay Neville. Robbie was a member of Local 92 Laborers Union and served for many years as business agent. He...

Vincent John MacDonald

Born: 13/11/1961

Passed on: 26/08/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear brother, uncle and friend, Vincent John MacDonald, 53, on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Nov. 13, 1961, in Sydney, Vincent was the son of the late Jim and Eleanor (MacLeod) MacDonald. Vincent is...

Robert Edward Neville

Passed on: 21/08/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts, we share with relatives and friends the sudden passing of our dear brother and friend, Robert Edward Neville, 53, on Aug. 21, 2015, at Fort McMurray, Alta. By Robert’s request, cremation has taken place. There will be a memorial service at a later date, which will be announced in the newspaper. Funeral arrangements...

Mary Frances 'Shine' Corbett

Born: 04/02/1928

Passed on: 24/08/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, grandmother and friend, Mary Frances Corbett, 87, on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born on Feb. 4, 1928 in Sydney, Mary was the daughter of the late Mary Margaret Best. Mary loved life. She was an avid tarbish player and loved...

Peter Stephenson (Stefanyshyn)

Born: 21/06/1918

Passed on: 01/08/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With his wife at his side Peter died quietly, but unexpectedly, in the Harbour View Veterans facility in Sydney Mines on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015. A son of the late Peter and Anne (Synyshyn) Stephenson, Peter was born on June 21, 1918 in Whitney Pier. An electrician by trade, Peter completed an obligatory electrical course at the Veterans...

Linda E. Young

Born: 11/11/1944

Passed on: 02/08/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With sadness we announce the passing of Linda E. Young, 70, on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015 in I.C.U. at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born Nov. 11, 1944, Linda was the daughter of the late Ben and Florence (Warren) Young, South Bar. Linda graduated from Holy Redeemer High School and also Holy Angels High School. She trained at St....

Elaine (Williams) Anthony

Passed on: 03/08/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts, we share with relatives and friends the peaceful passing of Elaine Anthony, 73, on Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, at Northside Community Guest Home, North Sydney. Born in Sydney Mines, Elaine was the daughter of the late Herbert and Sarah (MacDonald) Williams. Elaine lived a simple life. She left home at an early age to marry...

Vera Geneva Gibson

Passed in: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 26/01/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts, we share with relatives and friends the peaceful passing of Vera Geneva (nee Lawrence) Gibson, 89, on Jan. 26, 2015, at Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow. Born in New Glasgow, Vera was the daughter of the late George Lawrence and Maggie Day. Vera loved music, for she and good friend, Ida were choir directors of the 2nd...

Clara Mae Gale

Passed on: 23/07/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, grandmother, sister and best friend, Clara Mae Gale, 86, on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at the Seaview Manor, Glace Bay. Born in Whitney Pier, Clara was the daughter of the late Hilton and Julia (MacLeod) Phillips. Family was everything to Clara. She was a wonderful...

Louis Dominic Practico

Born: 31/05/1923

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our father, Louis Dominic Pratico, 92, on Friday, July 24, 2015, at Harbourstone Enhance Care Facility, Sydney. Born on May 31, 1923 in Merritt, B.C., Louis was the son of the late Louis and Gina (Vanoni) Pratico. After Louis birth, his family lived a short time in a coal mining...

Zane Weatherbee

Passed on: 25/06/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

A memorial service was held for the late Zane Weatherbee, 49, who passed away in New Brunswick on June 25, 2015. Zane was born on Aug. 23, 1965 in Sydney. Zane is survived by his loving mother, Diana, New Waterford and predeceased by his brother, Mark. Interment has taken placed under the direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.

Charles Lorway Gosse

Passed on: 22/06/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

"Go rest high on that mountain, Son your work here is done". We regret to announce the passing of lifelong Whitney Pier resident, Charles Lorway Gosse Sr., 57, who passed peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Monday, June 22, 2015, surrounded by loving friends and family. A writer, entrepreneur, storyteller and amateur...

Brenda Costigan, RN

Born: 26/11/1956

Passed on: 01/07/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Brenda Costigan on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at her home. Born on Nov. 26, 1956, in Sydney, Brenda was the daughter of late Michael and Agnes (Whelan) Costigan. Mom was our angel. She sacrificed so much of herself for her children and everyone she loved. She loved us more than...

John 'Natche' William Drohan

Born: 02/05/1939

Passed on: 28/06/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness and broken hearts we announce the passing of our dear father, John William Drohan, May 2, 1939-June 28, 2015. He passed away peacefully at MacGillivray Guest Home at the age of 76, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Whitney Pier, John was the youngest son of the late Peter and Mary Drohan. John is survived by his...

Lena 'Marie' MacDonald

Passed on: 27/06/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness the family of the late Lena Marie MacDonald, 66, announces her passing on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility, surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born and raised in Whitney Pier where she resided until going into care. She was the daughter of the late Angus and Rosie MacAskill. Marie...