584 announcements for Curry's Funeral Home

Jessie McMullen

Passed on: 31/08/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Jessie Marie McMullen on August 31, 2013 at Glace Bay Healthcare Facility. Jessie was born in 1927 and was a lifelong resident of Reserve Mines. She was the daughter of the late Allen and Florence (Curry) McMullen of Reserve Mines. Survived by her loving sister Mary Kehoe, niece Judy...

John 'Kifer' Allison

Passed on: 25/08/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

John passed away on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Reserve Mines, he was the son of the late John and Isabel Allison. John was a veteran of the Second World War serving overseas. He was employed with Sydney Steel Plant and later at Devco, until his retirement. John is survived by his grandniece,...

Mary (Steele) Canova

Born: 24/07/1948

Passed on: 20/08/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with greatest sadness that we announce the passing of Mary (Steele) Canova on Aug. 20, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital An Cala unit, Sydney, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Mary was born on July 24, 1948, and raised in Dominion, N.S., the daughter of Margaret (Graham) Steele and the late Angus Steele. Although...

George Kavanagh CD

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The family of the late George Kavanagh would like to announce the interment on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. in St. John’s Cemetery. A memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. at Holy Cross Church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.jmcurryfuneralhome.com.

Ethel O'Neil

Born: 20/12/1943

Passed on: 09/08/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ethel on Friday, Aug. 9, 2013 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Adelaide (Delaney) Lever. She was predeceased by brothers, Bill (Madeline), James Leo, Cornelius, Theodore and Leroy; sisters, Shirley Anne, and Helen Gouthro....

Harry Murphy

Passed on: 28/07/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our beloved Harry Joseph Murphy at the Glace Bay Hospital on July 28, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Glace Bay, Harry was the son of the late Harry and Winnifred (O’Handley) Murphy. In his younger years Harry was an avid baseball player, playing little...

Annie 'Sis' (LeClair) MacDonald

Passed in: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Passed on: 29/12/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

In her 90th year, with her family at her side, Annie 'Sis' slipped peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre, Guelph, Ont. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, in St. Anne’s Church, Glace Bay. The Rev Leo Boone will be officiating. A reception will follow...

Joseph Nearing

Born: 18/07/1952

Passed on: 22/10/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Joseph’s home was Saturna Island, B.C., but his life ended peacefully in Vancouver surrounded by love. Deceased family members include his parents, Florence (Giovannetti) and James Nearing, sisters, Sharon and Marguerite, brother, Fabian, partner, Norman Brown and beloved friend, Paul LeGeault. Survived by his brother, James, Kelowna; nine...

Charles 'Ossie' Gillis

Born: 03/04/1932

Passed on: 04/07/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother who passed away at home on July 4, 2013, with his family at his bedside. Born in Dominion on April 3, 1932, he was the son of the late Charles and Harriett (Slaunwhite) Gillis. He was employed by Cape Breton...

Charles Graham

Passed on: 25/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With true sorrow and broken hearts, we announce the death of Charlie Graham on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Dominion, he was the son of the late Walter and Frances (Laffin) Graham. He was a former member of Immaculate Conception Church and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 3. Beloved husband, father,...

Jane Forbes

Passed on: 01/07/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family, of Jane Forbes announce her passing on Monday, July 1, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in New Aberdeen, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Harriett (Fry) Fahey. Jane was a resident of Victoria Haven Nursing Home for the last several years. She enjoyed bowling and in her younger years played...

Alphonse 'Phonse' Young

Born: 12/01/1969

Passed on: 29/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that the family of Phonse say goodbye to him after his courageous battle with cancer. On June 29, Phonse passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital An Cala Unit. Born in Sydney, January 12, 1969, he was the son of the late Alphonse Young and Margaret Pomeroy Young Quann....

Hugh MacPhee

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

There will be a memorial funeral mass for the late Hugh MacPhee on Tuesday, July 2, at 10 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay. The Rev. Norman MacPhee will be officiating. Hugh's remains will be laid to rest next to his dear wife, Olga, in St. Eugene's Cemetery in Dominion. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.jmcurryfuneralhome.com.

Charles Graham

Passed on: 25/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With true sorrow and broken hearts, we announce the death of Charlie Graham on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Dominion, he was the son of the late Walter and Frances (Laffin) Graham. He was a former member of Immaculate Conception Church and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 3. Beloved husband, father,...

Thomas Bray

Born: 01/12/1931

Passed on: 26/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Thomas was born in Port Morien, Cape Breton, N.S., where he spent most of his life as a proud community member. He graduated from St. Anne’s High School in Glace Bay, Xavier Junior College, and the Nova Scotia Teacher’s College in Truro. He went on to take additional courses at Saint Mary’s University, Dalhousie University, the University...

Faustina (Mountain) Woodford

Passed on: 23/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Our family has lost our pillar of strength and it is with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the passing of our wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Faustina (Mountain) Woodford on Sunday, June 23, 2013. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Anne (Wadden) Mountain. She is the last surviving...

John 'Greg' Currie

Passed on: 22/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts, we announce Greg’s passing at home on June 22, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents, John Allen and Mae (Flynn) Currie as well as his sister, Mary (Babe), an infant son, and his father-in law, Bill Kennedy. Greg is survived by Marilyn, his loving wife of 48 years as well as his son Ken (Mary) and their children...

Robert 'Bob' Hiscock

Passed on: 18/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of our wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, Robert ‘Bob’ Edward Hiscock on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at the Glace Bay Hospital. For the last five months Bob was a resident of Taigh Na Mara. He served many years in the RCAF and moved to Cape Breton in the...

Hugh MacPhee

Born: 19/09/1920

Passed on: 09/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that the family of Hugh Daniel MacPhee announces his passing at Taigh Na Mara Veterans Home on Sunday, June 09, 2013. Born in Glace Bay on September 19, 1920, Hugh was the son of the late John (Jack) and Sara (MacDougall) MacPhee. In 1939, Hugh enlisted in the Royal Canadian Army Signal Corps where he served until 1945....

Joseph McMullin

Born: 30/06/1932

Passed on: 05/06/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph Paul McMullin, peacefully on June 5, 2013. Born in Reserve Mines on June 30, 1932, he was the son of the late William Francis McMullin and Caroline (McLeod) McMullin. He spent his life in the milk delivery business, eventually owning his own business from which he retired three years...