545 announcements for Pier Community Funeral Home

Alice Mae Benvie

Born: 28/03/1921

Passed on: 24/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alice Mae Benvie on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Northwood Terrace, Halifax Born on March 28, 1921 in Sydney, Alice was the eldest child of the late James and Alice (Wagner) Duguid. Besides her parents, Alice was predeceased by her husband, Steve Zagwolski; son, Robert Zagwolski;...

James Gregory Gushue

Born: 12/04/1935

Passed on: 25/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With sadness and with faith in the resurrection, the family of James Gregory Gushue announce his passing on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney on April 12, 1935, Jim was the last surviving member of his immediate family, the youngest child of the late George and Margaret (White) Gushue. Jim is...

Charles Joseph Miller

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Joseph Miller, age 85, on April 24, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with his loving family at his side. Born in Sydney, Charles was the son of the late William and Alice (Schwartz) Miller. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Vera...

Rodney Ernest Steele

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family of Rodney Ernest Steele, formerly of Blackett’s Lake, regret to announce his passing on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Born March 30, 1966, in Sydney, he was the son of the late Hubert and Nellie (Morrison) Steele. Rodney is survived by his daughters, Crystal Pierre, Rainbow Lake, AB and MacKenzie Steele, Calgary, AB; son,...

Monty Leo Crawley

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Monty Leo Crawley on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Halifax, Monty was the son of Walter Sr. and Ethel Crawley. Besides his parents, Monty is survived by his wife, Karen (Brookman) Crawley; son, Cody; siblings, Scott (Darlene) and Walter Jr. (Kim);...

Elizabeth ‘Bunnie’ Mary Guillena

Passed on: 17/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of Elizabeth ‘Bunnie’ Mary (MacEachern) Guillena, age 73, of Angus, Ontario, formerly of Sydney, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 17, 2019. Born in Sydney, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late John Joseph and Veronica Mary (Snow)...

Irma Louise Foote

Passed on: 17/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With sad hearts and loving memories, the family announces the passing of Louise Foote, age 95, on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Born in Sydney, Louise was the daughter of the late Ron and Ann (Rowe) Harris. Louise was forever proud to say she was from the Pier. She married the love of her life, Richard, and moved to Westmount in the early 50’s....

Brandon Dale Howell

Passed on: 14/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Brandon Dale Howell on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at home in Cape Breton. Born on June 11, 1985 in Sydney, Brandon was the son of Derek and the late Darlene Patricia (MacDonald) Howell. Brandon will be dearly missed by the light of his life, Arahlyn Patricia who is daddy’s little girl....

James Murphy

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The death of James Murphy, 70, occurred at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Tentative date of the Memorial Mass for the late James Murphy will be held on May 4, 2019, at 10 a.m. in Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier A full obituary will be announced in the Cape Breton Post at a later date. Funeral arrangements...

James Murphy

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The death of James Murphy, 70, Northside East Bay occurred at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on April 10, 2019. Funeral Mass for the late James Murphy will be held on May 4, 2019, at 10 a.m. in Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier A full obituary will follow. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community...

Donald "Donnie" Nicholas Brophy

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With broken hearts, we the family, regret to announce the passing of Donald ‘Donnie’ Nicholas Brophy, age 75 on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. After a short illness, he passed peacefully with his loving family at his side. Born on August 7, 1943, in Whitney Pier, Donnie was the son of the late Vince and...

Clarence Alfred Miles

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Clarence Alfred Miles, age 71 of Sydney on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in North Sydney, Clarence was the son of the late Abe and Anna Marie (Chisholm) Miles. Clarence is survived by his brother, Albert; four brothers; five sisters; nephew,...

Leo R. Collins

Born: 29/07/1936

Passed on: 09/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sorrow we announce the passing of respected Sydney businessman, Leo R Collins on April 9, 2019 at Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney on July 29, 1936, Leo was the son of the late Charles and Agnes (Black) Collins. Leo started his career at CO-OP Building Supplies in 1953. He went on to...

Raymond Francis Clements

Born: 16/04/1953

Passed on: 08/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Raymond Francis Clements, surrounded by loved ones on April 8, 2019. Raymond, age 65, was born on April 16, 1953, in Sydney to the late Wallace and Ina (Hamilton) Clements. Raymond is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 49 years, Johann (Deveaux) Clements; sons, Francis...

Sarah Catherine ‘Kay’ MacKenzie

Passed on: 04/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family of Sarah Catherine ‘Kay’ MacKenzie, age 95, are heartbroken to announce her sudden passing on Thursday, April 4, 2019. She was surrounded by her loving family in her home of 74 years, the place she loved the most. Born on April 12, 1923 in Piper's Cove, Kay was the daughter of the late Rory Joseph and Annie (MacNeil) MacNeil....

Gordon Daniel Paige

Passed on: 05/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of an amazing father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Gordon Daniel Paige on Friday, April 5, 2019 at home. Born on February 15, 1945 in Big Lorraine, Gordon was the son of the late Gordon and Minnie (Eavis) Paige. Gordon was a...

Ella Marie (Kennedy) Falt

Born: 11/08/1920

Passed on: 30/03/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We regret to announce the peaceful passing of our loving mother, Ella Marie (Kennedy) Falt, age 98, on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Victoria Haven Nursing Home, Glace Bay. Born on August 11, 1920 in Sydney, Ella was the daughter of the late James and Madeleine (Spears) Morley. Ella is the last surviving member of her immediate family. Ella is...

Mary Christine Clarke

Passed on: 26/03/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of Mary Christine Clarke, 94. Mary was a very proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Born in Sydney, Mary was the daughter of the late Alexander and Mary Kanchuk. She was a beautiful...

Raymond Digou

Passed in: Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
Passed on: 29/10/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Raymond Digou, who passed away on October 29, 2018, in Vernon, BC will be laid to rest on Sunday, March 31, 2019 from the Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street), Whitney Pier. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 2-3 p.m. with service to follow at 3 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Fr. Paul...

Martin 'Marty' MacKinnon

Born: 10/10/1950

Passed on: 21/03/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, cousin and friend, Martin ‘Marty’ MacKinnon on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at home in Sydney. Born in Sydney on October 10, 1950, Marty was the son of the late Stella (Wrobleski) MacKinnon. Marty worked at the NSLC in Whitney Pier for many years and then with great devotion...