21544 announcements in 2016

Brenda MacNichol

Born: 19/07/1952

Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 20/08/2016

Published in the Tri-County Vanguard.

BRENDA LORRAINE MacNICHOL It is with great sadness that the family of Brenda Lorraine MacNichol, age 64, of Digby County, announces her passing on August 20, 2016, at QEII, Halifax. Born on July 19, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Dorothy and Paul MacNichol. Brenda’s love for her family was immeasurable, and she was very proud of her...

Patricia "Pat" Elder

Passed on: 17/08/2016

Published in the Moose Jaw Times Herald.

Patricia "Pat" Elder passed away peacefully at Belleville General Hospital with her family by her side on Wednesday, August 17th, 2016 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late David "Al" Elder. Loving mother of Tracy and Darcy Elder, and mother-in-law of Tammy McComb (Pat's Guardian Angel). Proud Nana of her pride and joy Cole Elder....

Isabel Cumby (Byrd)

Born: 05/04/1937

Passed on: 26/08/2016

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed peacefully away at home on August 26, surrounded by her loving husband Eric of 56 years and all of her 5 children - Judy, Barbie, Mike, Jill and Brenda. Isabel was a gentle, loving soul who always found good in everyone and all who met her felt her warmth and acceptance. Family was always the centre of Isabel's existence. She was born in...

Greg Fifield

Born: 10/11/1961

Passed on: 26/08/2016

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed suddenly, but peacefully away surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, August 26, 2016, Greg "Fish" Fifield, age 54 years. Predeceased by his parents W.A. "Bud" and Angela Fifield; brothers Bob and Rick; brothers-in-law Dave Stead and Roger Barnes; nephews David, Chris, and Leo Stead; and Grandmother-in-law Leah Rixon. Leaving to mourn...

Douglas Goodwin Bussey

Born: 23/02/1933

Passed on: 27/08/2016

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

B.A, B.Ed Passed peacefully, but suddenly away after a lengthy illness in the presence of his loving family at the Health Sciences Center ICU on Saturday, August 27, 2016. Predeceased by parents Solomon and Elsie Bussey; brother Reginald Bussey. Lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife of 56 years, Marion; son David (Cheryl) Bussey;...

JOHN MACEACHERN

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John "Hippie" MacEachern of Fort McMurray on August 25, 2016, surrounded by his family at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. John "Hippie" is survived by his fiancé, Anna Lee Nutter; mother, Gloria (Colonel); brothers, Jimmy, Al (Emma); sister, Norma Jean (Trent);...

Gordon Robertson

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Robertson, Gordon Elmer - age 93 passed away in Roanoke VA with his family by his side. Gordon was the son of the late John James and Janie (Campbell) Robertson of Churchville. Gordon was a veteran of WWII with the Cape Breton Highlanders, serving overseas along with his brother, Allistar. After the war, he moved to Buffalo, NY staying...

John Howard

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

A graveside service for John Howard, who passed away in Alberta, will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at 11 a.m. in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Florence, with Fr. James Oliver officiating. A reception will take place in Holy Family Parish Hall, Sydney Mines, following the committal. The public is welcome to attend. John was the son of...

Ruby Tryphena May Hoyles

Born: 15/07/1932

Passed on: 27/08/2016

Published in the Corner Brook Western Star.

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ruby Hoyles nee Manuel announces her passing on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Ruby leaves to mourn her husband of 62 years Gerald, her children Melvin (Una), Mona (Lance) King, Marlene...

Helen Hall

Passed on: 27/08/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Helen (Myatt) Hall on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at the age of 94. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late John Henry and Annie J. (Carson) Myatt. Helen was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a very...

Catherine MacAskill

Born: 06/08/1912

Passed on: 27/08/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Catherine Mary (MacDonald) MacAskill, of North Sydney, formerly of Millville, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2016 at the Northside Community Guest Home. Catherine Mary, daughter of Rev Malcolm and Bessie Ann MacDonald, was born, August 6, 1912, on the family pioneer farm in Alberta. She was 12 years old when the family moved to Edmonton...

Verna Simpson

Born: 27/11/1919

Passed on: 28/08/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Verna Isabella (Brown) Simpson, aged 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 28, amidst loving family and staff at the Wolfville Nursing Home. Verna was born in Sydney Mines on November 27, 1919, to John A. Brown and Hilda (Colburn) Brown. She graduated from Sydney Mines High School. Unwilling to leave her beloved Cape Breton, Verna tuned...

Wayne Donald Parlee

Published in the Charlottetown Guardian.

Mr. Wayne Donald Parlee, son of the late Herbert and Lella (Smith) Parlee and loving partner to Mary Redmond, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Moncton Hospital surrounded by his family. Wayne is survived by his daughters: Lisa Parlee and Meredith Kiley (Sean); his son, Todd Parlee; his sisters: Angela Moore, Janice Morrison (Harvey...

Charles William Sr. Smallwood

Born: 29/08/1936

Passed on: 27/08/2016

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital on August 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family, Charles Smallwood Sr., just shy of his 80th birthday. Predeceased by his parents Alexander and Ellen; sisters Isabelle Whiteway and Maxine Clarke; and grandson baby Matthew. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his devoted wife of...

Edward Sr. Blake

Passed on: 14/08/2016

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Edward Blake Sr. announce his sudden passing on Sunday, August 14th, 2016 in North West River, at the age of 87. He was predeceased by his sons Tommy and Edward Jr.; parents Sidney and Alfreda; brother Corbett and sisters Margaret and Elaine. Leaving to mourn with loving memories are his wife...

Alta Mae (nee MacKay) Campbell

Published in the Charlottetown Guardian.

Peacefully at the Dr. John M. Gillis Memorial Lodge on August 28, 2016 we sadly announce the passing of Alta Mae Campbell (nee MacKay) with family by her side. Born on October 1, 1926, beloved wife of the late John Campbell and last surviving family member of the late Albert and Viola (Reid) MacKay. She is survived by daughters Jean (John)...

Marie Hilda Whelan

Passed on: 29/08/2016

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital surrounded by her family on Monday, August 29, 2016, Marie Whelan, age 71 years. Predeceased by her father Lester Snelgrove; and sisters: Olga Penney and Donna Meadus. Leaving to mourn, her loving mother Gertrude Snelgrove; her devoted husband and best friend Jerry Whelan; sons: Paul (Joann)...

Vivian Howell (nee Skehans)

Passed on: 28/08/2016

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Complex on Sunday, August 28, 2016, after many long years of battling various illnesses, Vivian Howell, age 71 years. Predeceased by loving husband Sigmund Howell (1996); brother Ralph Skehans (2000); brother William Skehans (2013); parents Nina and William Skehans. Leaving to mourn, loving daughter...

Jean (nee Pickering) Smith Cole

Published in the Summerside Journal Pioneer.

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown, P.E.I. on Sunday August 28th, 2016 of Jean (nee Pickering) Smith - Cole of Summerside, P.E.I. and formerly of Winsloe, aged 91 years. Jean was born in Sherbrooke, P.E.I.to her late parents George and Mildred (nee Phillips) Pickering. Beloved wife of the late Layton...

Jean (nee Pickering) Smith Cole

Published in the Charlottetown Guardian.

The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown, P.E.I. on Sunday August 28th, 2016 of Jean (nee Pickering) Smith - Cole of Summerside, P.E.I. and formerly of Winsloe, aged 91 years. Jean was born in Sherbrooke, P.E.I.to her late parents George and Mildred (nee Phillips) Pickering. Beloved wife of the late Layton...