863 announcements for W.J. Dooley Funeral Service Ltd.

Hugh Joseph O’Handley

Passed on: 20/06/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, Hugh O’Handley, age 89, on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born March 5, 1930 in North Sydney, he was the son of the late Hector and Jessie (Walker) O’Handley. In his early years Hugh worked...

Ernest Slade

Passed on: 07/06/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ernie Slade, dear husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, on Friday, June 7, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital at the age of 85. Born in Florence on February 22, 1934, he was the son of the late Jack and Violet (Patey) Slade. Ernie worked for many years as a...

Mary MacIsaac RN

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Mary C. MacIsaac, 83, North Sydney on Friday, May 24, 2019. Mary passed away peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in North Sydney on April 30, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Margaret (Lee) Cleary. Mary graduated from the former Saint...

Margaret ‘Peggy’ Wilkie

Passed on: 10/05/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Peggy (Smith) Wilkie, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, on Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in North Sydney, December 9, 1931, Peggy was the daughter of the late Robert B. and Helen (Bigney) Smith. She...

Jeanne L. (Regan) MacDonald

Passed on: 17/03/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

A graveside service for the late Jeanne L. (Regan) MacDonald, who passed away on March 17, 2019 ten days shy of her 99th birthday, in Halifax, will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney with Rev. Stephen Mills officiating. Jeanne was a longtime resident of North Sydney but was living in Halifax for the past...

Major Gary F. (Ret. PPCLI) Collins

Passed on: 03/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

A Funeral Mass for the late Gary Collins who passed away April 3, 2019, will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019 at St. Joseph Church North Sydney, with Rev. Doug MacDonald officiating. Burial at a later date in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney....

Stephen Francis Pentecost

Passed on: 26/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our dear father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Stephen Pentecost, 71, on Friday, April 26, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, Steve was the son of the late John ‘Jack’ and Margaret (MacGuigan) Pentecost. Dad worked for many years with H.B....

Cecil Charles Parsons

Passed on: 20/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cecil Charles Parsons, beloved companion, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, on Saturday April 20, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in North Sydney on August 2, 1943, Cecil was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Hawley) Parsons. He was employed as a...

Catherine ‘Kay’ Logue

Passed on: 20/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, great aunt and dear friend, Catherine Josephine ‘Kay’ Logue at the age of 98. She passed away quietly in her sleep at the Northside Community Guest Home on Saturday, April 20, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents, Vince and Caroline...

Marjorie Power

Passed on: 20/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Marjorie Mary Power, age 89, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in North Sydney, August 15, 1929, Marjorie was a daughter of the late Wilfred and Kathleen (Yorke) Guy. She worked as...

Florence Martha Hare (Matthews)

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Flo would like you to know that her work here is done. She received a call, a sort of offer you can’t refuse, an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus; a reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a long time. Her new journey takes her to a wonderful place, where she will be...

John T. Reid

Passed on: 14/04/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of John Thomas Brian Reid, age 67, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in New Waterford on March 17, 1952, John was the son of the late Moses and Evelyn (Gerrow) Reid. John had been employed with H.B....

Judy MacDougall

Passed on: 22/03/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden death of our sister, Judy Lynn MacDougall on March 22, 2019 at the QEII Health Sciences Center, Halifax Infirmary Site. Judy was born in Sydney Mines, the daughter of the late Blanche and Bernie MacDougall of Halfway Road in Sydney Mines. Judy was born with Turner's Syndrome and was...

Marilyn Gilchrist

Passed on: 23/03/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marilyn Gilchrist age 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Glasgow, February 22, 1937, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Roland and Isabel (Fleming) Vacheresse. She graduated from...

Martha Jane Crowther

Passed on: 15/03/2019

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We have lost a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother, Martha Jane Crowther, 100, formerly of Peppett Street, North Sydney, who passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Friday, March 15, 2019, at the Northside Community Guest Home where she resided for the past four years. She was born June 19, 1918 in...

Winifred M. Haley

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our angel, Winnifred “Winnie” Margaret Haley, age 88, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at the Northside Community Guest Home. Born in North Sydney on December 15, 1930, Winnie was the daughter of the late Brooks and...

Derek Charles MacPhee

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Derek Charles MacPhee, 54, on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Derek was born in New Waterford on January 4, 1965. He boarded a flight to Toronto at age 15 and later met and married his high school...

Bruce Boutilier

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of our brother and uncle, Lawrence Bruce Boutilier, age 60, on Monday, February 11, 2019, at his home. Born in Sydney on August 27, 1958, Bruce was the son of the late Lawrence and Catherine (Cummings) Boutilier. Bruce was employed as an electrician, his most recent job was at the Bruce...

Francis J.J. O'Toole

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family, are very saddened and heartbroken to announce the peaceful passing of Francis John Joseph O’Toole, our dear father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, on Friday, February 8, 2019, at the Northside General Hospital, surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren. Born in Point Tupper, June 26, 1930,...

Lydid W. Pitts

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lydia Winnifred Pitts, age 64, after a short battle with cancer, on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by her family and close friends. Born in Stellarton, on March 25, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Kathleen (Hoare) Pitts....