545 announcements for Pier Community Funeral Home

James 'Freddie' Burns

Born In: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 05/08/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

James Freddrick ‘Freddie’ Burns, 36, Sydney Mines, passed away Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with his family by his side. Born in Halifax, Freddie was the son of the late James Laurie Burns and Heather Jean MacAskill (Christie). Freddie was a brother and uncle, who was dearly cared for by his family...

Neil Edward MacKinnon

Born In: Cape North, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Pleasant Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 03/08/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Neil Edward MacKinnon, 90, Pleasant Bay, Inverness County, passed away Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cheticamp, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cape North, Victoria County, Neil was the eldest son of the late John Malcolm and Keziah (Strickland) MacKinnon. Neil began working at an early age and retired from Cape...

Conrad 'Sonny' Gibson

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 13/07/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Conrad 'Sonny' Gibson, 98, New Glasgow, formerly of Whitney Pier and Sydney, passed away peacefully Friday, July 13, 2012, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Sydney, NS, Sonny was the son of the late Robert and Leslin Gibson. Sonny was a former employee of Sydney Steel, a member of Trinity United Church and Club 55. He enjoyed playing...

Hazel Hennick

Born In: New Aberdeen, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 31/10/1915

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 05/07/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Hazel Hennick (nee Martin) passed away peacefully July 5, 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Hazel was born in New Aberdeen, NS on October 31, 1915 to her parents, the late Heber and Elsie (Woodland) Martin, both of Newfoundland. Hazel grew up in Sydney and attended Sydney Academy before marrying Albert Hennick in 1937. They lived in...

Loretta Jean MacKinnon

Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 01/05/1928

Passed in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 29/06/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our wonderful mother, Loretta MacKinnon on June 29, 2012. She passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by her family. Born in Sydney Mines on May 1, 1928, Loretta was the daughter of the late Myrtle and Bond Rideout. Loretta was a member of St. Andrews...

Aliyah Fraser

Passed on: 25/06/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

On Monday, June 25, 2012, our hearts were broken when Aliyah Starr gained her little wings and became an angel for us, her mommy, Beverly; sister, Shyla and brother, Jeremy. Aliyah Starr is also survived by great-grandmother, Virginia Fraser; grandmother, Thelma and grandfather, Jack (Millie) Fraser; uncle, Gary Fraser and his family; great...

John Neil MacPhee

Born In: Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Margaree Forks, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 13/05/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of John Neil MacPhee on Sunday, May 13, 2012, at home, surrounded by his family. Born in Inverness, John was the son of the late John and Margaret (Cameron) MacPhee. John was a veteran of the Second World War. After the war, John was employed in construction and mining in...

Charles Michael Racki

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 07/02/1947

Passed on: 28/04/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Charles Michael Racki regret to announce his passing on April 28, 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, An Cala Unit. Charlie, as he was known by most, was born in Sydney, Feb. 7, 1947. He was the only son of the late Dragutin ‘Charles’ and Maragret Racki (nee Conway) of Whitney Pier....

Edmund 'Eddie' Nicholson

Born In: Big Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 22/04/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family, are saddened to announce the passing of ‘Eddie’ on April 22, 2012. He died peacefully at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck, surrounded by his family. Eddie was the youngest son of the late W.W. and Melissa (Watson) Nicholson. He was born and raised on the family farm in Big Baddeck, where he spent most of his...

Martin William A. Murphy

Passed on: 19/04/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Martin William A. Murphy on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Martin was the son of the late Martin Murphy and Alice (Doyle) Murphy. Martin graduated as a school teacher and taught in Sydney in the early 1950s. Martin worked for the Department of...

Bernard Melski

Born In: Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Coxheath, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 13/04/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts, that we, the family announce the passing of Bernie Melski on April 13, 2012. Bernie passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his devoted wife, children, and grandchildren and is now in the arms of the Lord. Born in Whitney Pier, Bernie was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Sydney River and in his younger...

Elsie Mary (Agnes) Kaarto

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 25/03/1928

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 01/04/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family of Elsie Mary Kaarto regretfully announce her passing on April 1, 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Elsie was born In Sydney on March 25, 1928. Elsie worked hard most of her life. She had a strong faith with God. Elsie enjoyed getting together with family and friends as well as attending special occasions. She...

Erma Mildred Maxwell

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 31/03/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we share the news that our beloved mother passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 31, 2012, in Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility, Sydney River, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney, Erma was the daughter of the late Sidney and Emilia (Whalen) Jones. Erma was a member of Trinity...

Kevin Michael Murphy

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 04/06/1954

Passed in: South Bar, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 25/03/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With sadness, we the family regret to announce the passing of Kevin Michael Murphy on Saturday, March 25, 2012, in the An Cala Palliative Care unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital after a courageous battle of cancer. Born June 4, 1954, in Sydney, Kevin was the son of Gerald and the late Connie (McNeil) Murphy. Kevin was a longtime employee of...

Gloria (Hollohan) Kober

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 31/07/1957

Passed in: Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 09/03/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the sudden death of Gloria (Hollohan) Kober at home on March 9, 2012. Born in Sydney, July 31, 1957, Gloria was the daughter of the late Leo and Mary Hollohan. In her life time, Gloria was a loving mother and long standing friend. She loved to travel. Gloria will be remembered by family...

Mary Hannigan

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 24/02/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With sadness and fond memories we announce the passing of Mary Ellen Hannigan on February 24, 2012 at the Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital, Inverness, surrounded by her family. Visitation for the late Mary Ellen Hannigan will be held on Monday, Feb. 27, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in St. Patrick's Church Hall, North East Margaree....

Linda Elizabeth Shepard

Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 19/02/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that I, John Shepard announce the passing of my dear wife, Linda Elizabeth Shepard on Feb. 19, 2012, in the An Cala unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with me at her side. Born in Glace Bay, Linda was the youngest daughter of the late Wilfred and Helen (Nellie) Roberts. Linda was educated in Glace Bay...

Robert Lessley

Born In: Sedalia, Missouri, United States

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 18/02/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts and sadness we announce the passing of Robert Lessley on Feb. 18, 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sedalia, Missouri, Robert was the son of the late Fred and Eunice (Armstrong) Lessley. Robert was a member of the Salvation Army Sydney Community Church. He was...

Anna Johnston

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 17/05/1941

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 10/02/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family announce the passing of Anna Johnston, on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, May 17, 1941, Anna was the daughter of the late Lauchlin and Margaret (MacNeil) Johnston. Anna was the last member of her immediate family. Anna was a gentle lady. She will always be...

Ira Joseph Williams

Born In: Smelt Brook, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 15/11/1939

Passed in: Edwardsville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 08/02/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the passing of Ira Joseph Williams on Feb. 8, 2012, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Smelt Brook, Nov. 15, 1939, Ira was the son of the late Parnell and Ellen (Rambeau) Williams. Ira was a member of the Holy Rosary parish, Westmount, and Church of the Incarnation,...