19848 announcements in 2017

Ruby Williams (nee Bishop)

Born: 07/12/1934

Passed on: 01/10/2017

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed peacefully away on Sunday October 1, 2017 at Chancellor Park in her 82nd year. Predeceased by her parents Sidney and Caroline Bishop and her sister Cynthia Wallace. Leaving to mourn her husband George, sons Jeffrey (Geraldine), Gregory, and Kirk (Ginger Hicks) and daughter Gina Bell (Danny), brother Eric Bishop (Ethel). Grandchildren...

Alfred (Al) Goss

Born: 12/05/1932

Passed on: 29/09/2017

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Of Torbay and St. John's NL, aged 85 years - Passed peacefully away, surrounded by his family at Eastern Health Pleasant View Towers, St. John's, NL after a lengthy illness. Predeceased by his parents Mary "Mida" and Joseph Gosse; brother and sister-in-law Leo and Mary Gosse; sisters and brothers-in-law Ann and Tom Campbell; Peg and Rock...

Violet Mae Bishop

Passed on: 30/09/2017

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Violet Mae Bishop, a woman of unwavering faith and undeniable strength, passed peacefully away on September 30, 2017 at the age of 86 years. Born in Great Brehat, she was the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Canning. Her brothers Job, Gilbert, Charles and Andrew predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years,...

David Phillip MacInnis

Published in the Charlottetown Guardian.

Peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday, September 30, 2017 of David Phillip MacInnis of Covehead Road, age 61 years. Father of Jennifer (Mitchell) Chaisson and Lynette (Jamie) Chandler and fondly remembered by their mother Erma MacInnis. Grampie to Cody, Ryker, Maize, Lexi, Sophie and Kenzie. Much loved son of Doreen and Phillip...

Linda MacDonald

Published in the Charlottetown Guardian.

Suddenly at her home on Saturday, September 30, 2017 of Linda MacDonald of Charlottetown and Stratford, age 87 years. Wife of the late Robert MacDonald. Survived by her daughters Barbara (Gordon) Campbell, Wendy (Mike) Hancox, and Kim (Paul) Laurie. Forever loved by her 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Sister to Harvey (Evelyn) Inman...

Lois Isabelle Yeo

Published in the Charlottetown Guardian.

At Andrew’s of Park West on Sunday, October 1, 2017 of Lois Isabelle Yeo (Younker) of Union Road, age 93 years. Dear mother of Sheila Lund (Allen), Lorne (Paula), and Kenneth, deceased (Fern). Loving grandmother of Irwin, Jason, Chad, Stephanie, Adam, Jennifer, Samantha and Cynthia. Predeceased by her parents Elmer and Melissa (Fraser), her...

Caitlin Nora Rochon

Published in the Charlottetown Guardian.

Caitlin Nora Rochon, vibrant and beautiful at 40 years of age, died peacefully on September 30, 2017 after a brave and inspiring battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family, her best friend, and her newlywed husband. She is survived by her mother Kathleen Flanagan, an Irish wonder woman; her father Rhéo Rochon, a feisty Frenchman; her...

Cecil William Akerman

Born: 13/01/1927

Passed on: 29/09/2017

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed away at Peterborough Regional Health Centre surrounded by his family's love, age 90 years. Predeceased by his parents Lillian (nee Clarke) and William Akerman, brother Bill, sisters Ginevra (Wells), Ann (Morris) and Violet (Brown). His family and friends will miss a wonderful, loving, kind and patient husband, father, brother, and...

Mary Corbett

Passed on: 01/10/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With sadness, we regret to announce the passing of Mary Corbett on Sunday, October 1, 2017, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born March 7, 1942, in Reserve, Mary was the daughter of the late Murray Gallant. Until retirement, she was employed at Braemore Home, Sydney. Mary is survived by her companion, Gary Pyke; daughters, Susan (Mark) St. Louis,...

Delores Eileen McMullin

Born: 24/07/1965

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our sister Delores Eileen McMullin. Born July 24, 1965, she was the beloved "baby" of our family. Delores grew up in Glace Bay, and after graduating from St. Michael’s High School, attended the University College of Cape Breton; after which, she settled in Halifax to attend Mount...

Michael Joseph Witzell

Born In: St. Rose, New Brunswick, Canada
Born: 25/04/1927

Passed in: Canada
Passed on: 01/10/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Joseph Witzell at the Harbourstone Enhanced Care facility on October 1, 2017. Born April 25, 1927 in St. Rose, NB, Michael was the son of the late Joseph and Elisabeth (Gauvin) Witzell, and resided in Sydney River for many years. A skilled carpenter, Michael was employed as...

Norman MacDonald

Born: 20/06/1937

Passed on: 01/10/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Norman MacDonald, age 80, finished the marathon of his life on October 1, 2017, passing away peacefully after a short illness with his family by his side. He was born June 20, 1937 to the late Alexander (Framboise) and Catherine (MacLean) (Kennington Cove) MacDonald. Raised in Ashby area of Sydney, he lived on Leonard Street in the Shipyard...

Joan (nee Waddell) DesRoche

Published in the Summerside Journal Pioneer.

The death occurred peacefully with family by her side at the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, P.E.I., on Sunday October 1st, 2017 of Joan (nee Waddell) DesRoche of Borden Carleton, P.E.I., aged 77 years. Joan was born in Cape Traverse to the late Clarence and Helen (nee Darrah) Waddell. Beloved wife of Fred DesRoche and loving mother of Gary...

Bruce White

Born: 30/04/1948

Passed in: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
Passed on: 30/09/2017

Published in the Prince Albert Daily Herald.

BRUCE WHITE 1948 - 2017 Bruce John White passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at his home in Prince Albert, SK, with his wife by his side, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Friday, April 30, 1948 and grew up in Rudell, SK. In 1969, Bruce suffered a terrible work-related accident. This accident however, led...

Anna Elfrieda Dean

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With sadness, we announce the passing of Anna Elfrieda Dean on Sunday, October 1, 2017, at Celtic Court, Sydney. Born December 25, 1940, in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Elfrieda (Herman) Duhamel. Anna is survived by her husband, Donald; sister, Deborah Keeping, Eastern Passage; brothers, Brian, Amel and Charles Jr....

James Dean Osmond

Passed on: 01/10/2017

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on October 1st, 2017, James Dean Osmond after a prolonged struggle with cancer, aged 60 years. Predeceased by his father, Lloyd; grandparents Charles and Emma Osmond and Eric and Stella Luffman; parents-in-law Frank and Rose Pink; sister-in-law Jackie Pink and nephew Michael Pink. Leaving to...

Cheryl Cross

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Cheryl Maxine Cross, 66, of Priestville, formerly of Westville, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, September 29, 2017. Born in Westville, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Catherine Sarty. She worked at the Evening News for many years and the Aberdeen Hospital for 13 years. She will be dearly missed by sons Jason...

Ruth Elizabeth (Betty) Couture

Passed on: 01/10/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We are deeply saddened and sorry to announce the passing of much loved Betty Couture on Sunday October 1, 2017 after a long, hard, incredibly courageous battle with cancer. After graduating from Sydney Academy she worked at Zellers in Sydney for 25 years, making many good friends with both staff and customers. Her favourite hobby was taking...

Casilda Eileen GILLIS

Passed on: 01/10/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Casilda, age 94, passed away at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late William and Sarah Ann (Bonner) Bonnar. She was a...

TIMOTHY JAMES KELLY

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Tim past away at home on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017. Tim trained as a fireman with the Canadian Armed Forces Air Force Division but retired in 1997 due to an injury. He served at Cold Lake, Alberta aboard the HMCS Athabascan and at Greenwood, N.S. Tim is survived by his parents, Jim and Sally Kelly, Tower Road; brothers, Donald James and Vincent...