678 announcements for McLaren Funeral Home

John van Vulpen

Published in the New Glasgow News.

SCOTSBURN – John Gerald (Johannes Gerardus) van Vulpen, 90, of Heathbell Rd., Scotsburn, passed away suddenly September 6, 2012 in the Halifax Infirmary. He was born January 12, 1922 in Hoogeland, the Netherlands. Following his immigration to Canada from Holland in 1950 with his new bride Anna, he finally fulfilled his dream of owning his own...

Jason MacPhail

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Jason Dale MacPhail, 26 of Pictou, passed away suddenly September 1, 2012. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of Dale (Eva MacDonald), Pictou and the late Cathy (DeYoung) MacPhail. He was a fisherman with his uncle Roger and Bimmer and enjoyed four wheeling, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife,...

Robbie Robinson

Published in the New Glasgow News.

PICTOU – Robert John Wallace “Robbie” Robinson, 48, of Acadia Street, Pictou, passed away August 30, 2012. Born June 24, 1964 in Etobicoke, Ontario, Robbie was the son of Robert Robinson, Riverton and Marjorie (Sullivan) Robinson, Pictou. Besides his parents, he is survived by his loving partner, Laurie Gillis; sister, Donna; several...

Olive Usher

Published in the New Glasgow News.

THREE BROOKS – Olive Irene Usher, 89, Three Brooks, Pictou County. It is with saddened hearts that we announce the sudden death of Olive in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow on Monday, August 27, 2012. Born May 4, 1923 in Meiklefield, Pictou County, she was a daughter of the late James W. and Christena (MacCulloch) MacInnis. Ollie is...

Joe Caissie

Published in the New Glasgow News.

PICTOU – Joseph Albert Caissie, 73, of Faulkland St., Pictou, passed away August 27, 2012 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Shediac, New Brunswick, he was a son of the late Emile and Virginia (Cormier) Caissie. Joe played in the band, “The Atomics” for years. He had worked on the construction of the Harvey A. Veniot...

Dale MacCRAE

Published in the New Glasgow News.

MacCRAE, Dale W. Scotsburn It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dale Wayne MacCrae, 72, of Scotsburn, and formerly of Abercrombie and Scotch Hill. Born March 29, 1940 in Yarmouth Hospital, he was the only son of the late Irene (nee Morton) and William MacCrae of Port Maitland. He is survived by his wife, Marie (nee...

Shirley Anne (MacDougall) Power

Published in the New Glasgow News.

It is with great sadness that her family announces the passing of Shirley Anne Power of Pictou, Nova Scotia, in her 75th year. Shirley passed away peacefully on August 21 at the Aberdeen Hospital Palliative Care Unit, with her loving husband Ralph by her side and surrounded by her extended family. Shirley is already missed by her devoted husband...

Nita Rushton

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Juanita “Nita” Christine Rushton, 97, of the Shiretown Nursing Home, Pictou and formerly of Martha St., Pictou, occurred August 20 in the home. Born in Pictou, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Jane (Redpath) Heighton. In early years, she worked at Pine Hill Divinity Hall, Halifax, where she was the pastry cook and made many...

Patsy Sutherland

Published in the New Glasgow News.

CARIBOU, NS – Patsy Lee Sutherland, of Caribou, Pictou County, passed away suddenly August 12, 2012 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born January 13, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Mabel (Williams) Hadley. Patsy loved her gardens and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was also very artistic and had a...

Glen THOMPSON

Published in the New Glasgow News.

THOMPSON, Glen D. Pictou THOMPSON, Glen David -47, of Elm St., Pictou, died August 15, 2012 at home. Born September 11, 1964 in Pictou, he was a son of Barbara Slaunwhite (Thompson), Pictou. Glen was a hard working, good man. He was employed with Dave Shannon Contracting. Besides his mother he is survived by brother, Andy Thompson,...

Patsy Sutherland

Published in the New Glasgow News.

CARIBOU, NS – Patsy Lee Sutherland, of Caribou, Pictou County, passed away suddenly August 12, 2012 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born January 13, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Mabel (Williams) Hadley. Patsy loved her gardens and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was also very artistic and had a...

Patricia McInnis

Published in the New Glasgow News.

CENTRAL CARIBOU – Patricia Marie “Tish” McInnis, 56, of Central Caribou, Pictou County, passed away August 12, 2012 in the Aberdeen Hospital Palliative Care Unit, New Glasgow. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late William and Vivian “Dunnie” (Murphy) Virtue. She attended school in Dominion, and was a graduate of MacDonald...

George Murray

Born: 14/03/1948

Published in the New Glasgow News.

MURRAY, George Donald – 64 It is with sad hearts that the family George Murray announce his passing on August 8, 2012 at the Shiretown Nursing Home, Pictou, with his family at his side. Born in Pictou, he was a son of the late Malcolm & Verna (Whitehead) Murray. George was known for his love of family and coffee, his excellent drywall skills,...

George Murray

Born: 14/03/1948

Published in the New Glasgow News.

MURRAY, George Donald – 64 It is with sad hearts that the family George Murray announce his passing on August 8, 2012 at the Shiretown Nursing Home, Pictou, with his family at his side. Born in Pictou, he was a son of the late Malcolm & Verna (Whitehead) Murray. George was known for his love of family and coffee, his excellent drywall skills,...

Doris Brayley

Published in the New Glasgow News.

BRAYLEY, Doris Goldie– 81 of the Shiretown Nursing Home, Pictou and formerly of River John passed away August 4, 2012 in the home. Born July 12, 1931 at Cape John, she was a daughter of the late Lucy Patriquin Langille and step daughter of the late Roderick Langille. Following the death of her mother, she was taken and cared for by the late...

Beulah Clarke

Published in the New Glasgow News.

The family of Beulah Clarke sadly announce her passing on July 20, 2012 in the Palliative Care Unit of the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Westville on February 5, 1921, she was the eldest daughter of the late Russell & Jessie (Fraser) MacDonald. Mom is survived by her four sons and their families’ Russell (Emma) and their children,...

Henrietta Cyr

Published in the New Glasgow News.

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Henrietta Joanne (Heighton) Cyr (55) of Pictou on July 21, 2012. Born in Stellarton , raised in Pictou, she was a daughter of Yvonne (Wallace) and the late Keith Heighton. She is survived by her beloved husband, Edward (Butch); son, Victor (Jodi) Heighton; daughters,...

Knud "Joe" Henriksen

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Knud “Joe” Henriksen, 91, of the Northumberland Veterans Wing, Pictou, and formerly of Pictou and Stellarton, passed away July 15, 2012 in the Veteran’s Wing. Born in Denmark, he was a son of the late Henrik and Rosa (Neilsen) Henriksen. He was a veteran of WWII, and was a carpenter at the Pictou Shipyards. He loved to tinker and fix...

Knud Henriksen

Published in the Truro News.

HENRIKSEN, Knud “Joe” – 91, of the Northumberland Veterans Wing, Pictou, and formerly of Pictou and Stellarton, passed away July 15, 2012 in the Veteran’s Wing. Born in Denmark, he was a son of the late Henrik & Rosa (Neilsen) Henriksen. He was a veteran of WWII, and was a carpenter at the Pictou Shipyards. He loved to tinker and fix...

Murray Littler

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

A committal service for the late Murray Littler, who passed away Dec. 22, 2011, will be held July 17, 2012 at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, 1510 Grand Lake Rd, Sydney at 12 p.m. with Fr. Norman MacPhee officiating. Reception will follow at St. Anthony’s Parish, 23 Dominion St., Glace Bay.