584 announcements for Curry's Funeral Home

John 'Jack' Nicholson

Born: 22/11/1935

Passed on: 29/01/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a dear husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, Jack, after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born in Glace Bay, son of the late James and Mary Nicholson. He is...

Mary Murphy

Born: 19/07/1922

Passed on: 27/01/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, relative and friend. Mary Frances Murphy, 91, of 23 Devisons's Lane, Glace Bay, passed away Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Benacadie Pond, N.S., she was a daughter of the late Archie MacDougall and...

Ellen 'Nellie' Yates

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Ellen Margaret ‘Nellie’ Yates 95, on Sunday, January 27, 2013, at the home of her granddaughter, Marie and John David on Tower Road, where she resided the last 20 years Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Margret (Pettipas) Martell. She is survived by...

Elizabeth 'Betty' (Gouthro) Currie

Born: 25/08/1926

Passed on: 19/01/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Grace Gouthro Currie, 86, on Jan. 19, 2013, at the Orchard Court Nursing Home in Kentville, N.S., where she has resided for the last few years. Born in Glace Bay on Aug. 25, 1926, Betty was the daughter (twin of ‘Buddy’) of the late Joseph and Mary Jane (Bates)...

Matilda Elizabeth Dauphinee

Born: 26/08/1925

Passed on: 23/01/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We are so deeply saddened to announce the passing of our precious Mumma, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend on Jan. 23, 2013. Mum passed away peacefully at home where she wanted to be with eight of her daughters, our husbands, some of her many grandchildren and even a great-granddaughter as well as her daughter-in-law,...

William 'Billy' McNeil

Born: 12/11/1955

Passed on: 16/01/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

“Billy you always said that family was most important. Today we are grief stricken because we lost one of our best.” It is with great sadness that we, the family of Billy McNeil, announce his passing at the young age of 57, on Jan. 17, 2013. Billy was a loving father, grandfather, brother, nephew and friend. Billy died peacefully at the...

Fr. John Graham

Passed on: 08/01/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Father John Graham passed away peacefully and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Jan. 8, 2013. He was the son of the late John Alexander and Genevieve Graham. F. John and his brothers were raised by their devoted mother in the home of their grand-uncle, Fr. Charles MacDonald, Pastor of Immaculate Conception parish, Bridgeport, C.B. Growing up in...

Bruce Miles

Born: 14/08/1927

Passed on: 30/12/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heartfelt sadness that we, the family of Bruce Miles regret to announce his passing on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born Aug. 14, 1927, he was the son of the late Valentine and Lillian (Twiner) Miles. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was predeceased by his brothers,...

William 'Billy' Nightingale

Passed on: 25/12/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of our brother William ‘Billy’ Francis Nightingale at home on December 25, 2012. A lifetime resident of Hillside Avenue in Glace Bay, Billy was the son of the late Veronica (MacInnis) and Kit Nightingale. Billy was a member of Branch 3 Royal Canadian Legion, Glace Bay. He proudly served...

Angus Godfrey Morrison

Passed on: 26/12/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Angus Godfrey Morrison, Dec. 26, 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital’s An Cala unit with his three loving daughters by his side. Angus was born and raised in Glace Bay, the youngest son of the late Michael and Catherine (MacDonald) Morrison. He was a resident...

Cheryl MacSween

Passed on: 26/12/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We are sad to announce the passing of Olive Cheryl MacSween on December 26, 2012 , daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Boutilier of Glace Bay. Cheryl passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Cheryl’s kind heart and generous spirit were obvious to all those who knew her. She cherished her...

George Kavanagh

Passed on: 10/12/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

The family of George Kavanagh wish to announce his peaceful passing , at his home, on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late James and Violet (Kanary) Kavanagh. George is survived by his wife, Ann (Hayes); son, James and daughters, Violet and Eileen; his brother, Bill; sister, Marie and his grandchildren. He...

Cecilia Edmond

Born: 27/01/1927

Passed on: 06/12/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Cecilia Mae Edmond (nee MacIntyre) of Glace Bay, on Dec. 6, 2012 in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born on Jan. 27, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Alice (Webb) MacIntyre. Beloved wife of Bernard Louis Edmond, cherished mother of Lucinia (Rick), Denise...

Albert Poirier

Passed on: 06/12/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Albert Joseph Poirier, a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at the Glace Bay Healthcare Facility. He was a member of St. Eugene’s Parish in Dominion. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus in Glace Bay. Albert was the...

Rhonda Cameron

Born: 15/09/1917

Passed on: 28/11/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our matriarch Rhoda, our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and aunt on Wednesday, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Mom always said her family was her greatest accomplishment and her legacy will live on in all of us. Rhoda was born Rhodina Joan,...

Catherine 'Kit' Snow-Derbyshire

Passed on: 23/11/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful mom, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt at the Glace Bay Hospital on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Kit is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Gerald; daughters, Margie MacDougall, Darlene (Jack) Gibson, Geraldine...

Rhoda (Grant) Brufatto

Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed on: 23/11/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of our devoted mother, Rhoda Jean (Grant) Brufatto of Glace Bay, on Nov. 23, 2012, at the Glace Bay Hospital with her daughters by her side. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Lena (Buchanan) Grant. Rhoda is survived by her daughters, Joleen (James (Jim) Orr of...

Catherine 'Kit' Cecilia Snow-Derbyshire

Passed on: 23/11/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful mom, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt at the Glace Bay Hospital on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Kit is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Gerald; daughters, Margie MacDougall, Darlene (Jack) Gibson, Geraldine...

Jerry Mindach

Born: 12/06/1947

Passed on: 21/11/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With heavy hearts, we regret to announce the sudden passing of our beloved Jerry on Wednesday, November 21, at home. Jerry was born on June 12, 1947 in Ontario. He was employed at Woodbine Race Track until his retirement in June. Then he relocated to Glace Bay, with his wife, Elsie. He is survived by his loving wife Elsie (Boutilier); stepson,...

Mary Metcalfe

Passed on: 07/11/2012

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we, the family announce the peaceful passing of Mary Metcalfe on Wednesday, November 7, at the QE 2 Health Science Centre, Halifax. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Leonard and Euphemia (Woodman) Metcalfe. Mary was quiet by nature and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Everyone...