Born In:
Eskasoni 3, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in:
SYDNEY, Canada
Passed on: 18/11/2016
Published in the Cape Breton Post.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Norman Daniel Morris, age 71. Norman passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by family and close friends on November 18, 2016. Born in Eskasoni he was the son of the late Matthew and Madeline (Gould) Morris. Norman was a hard worker and had many jobs throughout...
Passed on: 18/11/2016
Published in the Cape Breton Post.
Sadly we announce the passing of Hubert ‘Junior’ Poirier on Friday, November 18, 2016 in Palliative Care at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, with his loving family by his side. Born and raised in Sydney, Hubert was the son of the late Malcolm and Viola (Bona) Poirier. He was a 35 year employee of CN Railway and, until the end of 2015,...
Passed on: 16/11/2016
Published in the Cape Breton Post.
Joyce Calnon McDonald, formerly of Fairview St., Northend Sydney, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Taigh Na Mara, Glace Bay. Born in London, England, she was the daughter of the late George and Edith (Jones) Calnon. While serving in WWII in the British W.A.A.F., Joyce married Allan J. McDonald, RCAF of Pleasant St, Sydney and came to...
Passed on: 12/11/2016
Published in the Cape Breton Post.
Karl Vincent Lafford, age 62 of 5307 Mountain Road, Eskasoni, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 at home surrounded by his family and friends. Born in Machias Maine, USA, he was the son of Mary C. Francis of Eskasoni and the late Levi Lafford, Eskasoni. He was a member of Holy Family parish, Eskasoni. Karl was a professional drywaller by...
Born In:
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Born: 29/10/1931
Passed on: 09/11/2016
Published in the Cape Breton Post.
Donald Edward Westwood aka Willie, born in Moncton New Brunswick October 29, 1931, died November 9, 2016 at the age of 85. He was placed in care at birth and lived in Bairncroft orphanage in Sydney from 1931-1937. He resided in Braemore Home in Sydney for many years before moving to L’Arche (Mabou). In 2011 he was placed in long term nursing...
Passed on: 07/11/2016
Published in the Cape Breton Post.
Mom (83) left us unexpectedly on Monday, November 7th, 2016, as only she would choose, shortly after preparing a batch of muffins for the oven. Proud graduate of Saint Anne’s High School in Glace Bay and Normal College (NSTC) in Truro, Mom taught for many years in Glace Bay and East Bay. Matriarch of her clan and caregiver to those in need;...
Passed on: 06/11/2016
Published in the Cape Breton Post.
Joseph Clement Snow, age 75 of MacGillivray Guest Home, Sydney, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the residence. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late and Ted and Mary (MacDonald) Snow. He was a member of St. Theresa’s parish, Sydney. Joe was a quiet man who loved his work serving the public at Agnew Surpass; his days as a...
Born: 28/02/1924
Passed on: 04/11/2016
Published in the Cape Breton Post.
It is with heartfelt sadness that we the family announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Catherine “Katie” Berezuk, 92, on November 4, 2016 at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck with loving family at her side. Katie was born on February 28, 1924 in Ukraine and immigrated to Canada in 1930. She...
Passed on: 20/10/2016
Published in the Cape Breton Post.
We regret to announce the passing of David MacAulay, age 76 at home on October 20, 2016. David was the son of the late Bernard and Mildred (Carroll) MacAulay. David graduated from Dalhousie University and the Nova Technical College as an Electrical Engineer. He worked at Sydney Steel then went on to study in California. David returned home to...
Born: 24/12/1922
Passed on: 01/11/2016
Published in the Cape Breton Post.
Marie, age 93, "AA" died peacefully at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney on November 1, 2016, where she had resided for the past 2 years. Born in Sheet Harbour, NS, in December 24, 1922, she was a daughter of the late John and Annie (Barkhouse) Coady. In 1956 Marie married Alex and moved into the MacNeil family home in Big Pond. Both Alex and...
Passed on: 30/10/2016
Published in the Cape Breton Post.
Dorothy Larade (Tell), 92, peacefully passed away Sunday, October 30 at Palliative Care Unit of the C.B. Regional Hospital. A lifelong resident of Ashby, Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Joseph in 1985. She is survived by her children, Ann (Alex), Joe (Cathy), Conrad (Pauline), Julia and Frank (Barbara); grandchildren, Mary Charlotte,...
Passed on: 28/10/2016
Published in the Cape Breton Post.
Mary Theresa “Minnie” Campbell, 86, of Sydney River, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 28th. Minnie was born in Mabou, Inverness Co. and was the daughter of the late Martha (Adams) and Duncan “Duggie” Cameron. Minnie had a long and successful career in financial, administrative and retail services. The...
Born: 30/07/1958
Passed on: 29/10/2016
Published in the Cape Breton Post.
It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Brian Tobin, our beloved father and brother who died peacefully on October 29, 2016 at the age of 58 in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit, ending his battle with cancer. Born in Sydney on July 30, 1958, Brian was the oldest son of his predeceased parents Henry ‘Harry’...
Passed on: 27/10/2016
Published in the Cape Breton Post.
It is with profound sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Angus J. Campbell of East Bay, NS on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Born in 1924 in Glen Morrison, Cape Breton. He was the son of the late John S. and Sarah (MacEachern) Campbell. Angus was employed with the former Co-op Building Supplies in Sydney for 36 years until his...
Published in the Cape Breton Post.
Mary Catherine Dawson, age 88 of Sydney, formerly of Ashby, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Basse) Dawson. She was a member of St. Theresa’s parish, Sydney. Mimie was employed as a waitress throughout the city...
Passed on: 26/10/2016
Published in the Cape Breton Post.
Jessie Columba Donovan, age 97, of Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility formerly of Prince Street passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the residence. Born in Iona, she was the daughter of the late Roderick and Elizabeth (MacNeil) MacKinnon. She was a member of St. Theresa’s parish and a longtime member of the parish CWL....
Passed on: 23/10/2016
Published in the Cape Breton Post.
Walter Poulette of 121 Castle Bay Road, Eskasoni, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at home. Born in Eskasoni, he was the son of the late Stephen Poulette and Ann Madeline (Sylliboy) Poulette-Bernard. Walter was a member of Holy Family parish, Eskasoni. He was well known for his wreath making and was a fisherman of gaspereau,...
Passed on: 21/10/2016
Published in the Cape Breton Post.
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend Maureen Donovan, age 69, on Friday, October 21, 2016 at home. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Amos; daughters, Carla (Brad) Layes, Sydney and Melanie (Justin), Eastern Passage; sister, Theresa (Harry) Morrison, Sydney;...
Passed on: 17/10/2016
Published in the Cape Breton Post.
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Ryan Patrick Layes, age 34. Ryan passed away suddenly early in the morning on Monday, October 17, 2016. Born in Sydney he was a son of Mary Gill and Jim Layes. Ryan was a loving and devoted father and family man. He enjoyed taking his kids and his little sister, boating, swimming and...
Published in the Cape Breton Post.
Margaret Anne (Margie) MacLellan, 90, of Big Pond and Dartmouth, died September 28 at Dartmouth General Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Glace Bay, she was the eighth of ten children of Malcolm and Christina (MacNeil) MacLean, who were fluently bilingual (Gaelic and English). Her family moved to Hay Cove, Richmond County, when she was...
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