19848 announcements in 2017

Bryan Charles Woodfine

Born: 09/03/1944

Passed on: 30/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family of Bryan Charles Woodfine, announce his passing on August 30, 2017. Born March 9, 1944, he was the son of Augustus and Margaret (Bryan) Woodfine. Bryan was an avid Boston Bruins fan, and loved all sports. He is survived by wife of 49 years and 8 months, Barbara (Strickland) Woodfine; sons, Brian,...

Helen Louise MacNeil

Passed on: 01/09/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Helen Louise MacNeil, 94, of Sydney passed away on September 1, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital following a brief illness. Helen was a graduate of Holy Angels Convent and the Nova Scotia Normal College in Truro. She continued her formal education at Dalhousie University in Halifax and Xavier College in Sydney. Helen was a past...

Sharon Mae (Green) Lee

Passed on: 31/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Sharon Mae (Green) Lee of Sydney Forks on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born and raised in Whitney Pier, and very proud of it, Sharon was the Daughter of Allison Green and Mae (Russell) Green and youngest of six children, including four brothers,...

James Bernard Bonar

Passed on: 31/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

With broken hearts we, the family of James Bernard Bonar, regret to announce his passing on August 31, 2017 at age of 37. Jimmy was the son of Leo (Rose Mary) and the late Carolyn (Callie) Bonar, grandson to Carl and Marie Bonar, and the Late Bernie and Rita MacDonald. Jimmy loved life and lived it to the fullest. Jimmy was very giving and...

Danny James McCracken

Passed on: 30/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

After a joyful and fulfilled life, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Danny McCracken at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on August 30, 2017. Born in Ontario, he was the son of the late Peter and Neata McCracken. For many years, he worked as a foreman on the Great Lake Boats. He was known to be a hardworking man both at...

Gordon Francis Porter

Published in the Charlottetown Guardian.

At the Garden Home on Sunday, September 3, 2017 of Gordon Francis Porter of Charlottetown, age 80 years. Beloved husband of Sarah (Rose) Porter. Dear father of Sharon and Gordon. Loving grandfather of Lindsay, Aidan, Ethan, Gordie, Pheona, Jonathan, and Michael. Great-grandfather of Chloe, Will, Tyson and Cooper. Brother of Jack Weir and John...

Viola Little (Eldridge)

Born: 28/01/1930

Passed on: 03/09/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Viola (Eldridge) Little on September 3, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Waterford on January 28, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Mary (MacIntyre) Eldridge. Viola enjoyed cooking, baking, and entertaining...

Douglas Sorrie

Published in the Charlottetown Guardian.

With broken hearts the family of Douglas Sorrie, age 84, beloved husband of 59 years to Myrna (Kemp) Sorrie, announces his passing at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, with family by his side on Friday, September 1, 2017. Born in Sturgeon on January 31, 1933, he was the son of the late John and Ruth (Wight) Sorrie. Doug will be missed by his loving...

Gerard Anthony Lewis

Passed on: 02/09/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the sudden passing of Gerard Anthony Lewis, age 55, at home on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Archie and Eleanor (Bond) Lewis. He was employed with the Mental Health Department at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. He was a great cook and...

Gerald F. ‘Butch’ Yorke

Passed on: 02/09/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Butch Yorke on Saturday, September, 2, 2017 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Thomas and Evelyn (Kieley) Yorke. He was employed as a baker for many years. He enjoyed playing checkers with his cousin John and was he was very dedicated as a blood...

Lieutenant Commander Annie McSween RN

Passed on: 03/09/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Annie McSween which occurred Sunday, September 3, 2017. Annie passed away peacefully at Harbourstone Enhanced Care after a brief illness with her family by her side. Born in Sydney she was the eldest daughter of the late Alexander ‘Alex’ and Jennie (MacPhee) McSween. She trained at...

Russell Gallant

Born: 28/10/1958

Passed on: 03/09/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of our dear husband, father, poppy, brother, uncle, comrade and friend, Russell Gallant, 58, of Englishtown. Russell passed away on Sunday September 3, 2017 at the An Cala unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, on October 28, 1958, he was the son of...

William James Tremblett

Passed on: 03/09/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts that we, the family, regret to announce the passing of our dear father, William ‘Bill’ Tremblett at the Northside General Hospital on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at the age of 87. Dad loved life to the fullest with his soulmate, our mom, for 66 years. You would always find our parents at the mall for their daily...

Edna Grace White

Passed on: 02/09/2017

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

(1923-2017) Passed peacefully away on September 2, 2017 at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander surrounded by her loving family, Edna Grace White of Twillingate, aged 94 years. Grace was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd, parents Martin and Lucy Rideout of Back Harbour and Sister Mabel. She will be fondly and lovingly remembered by her...

Jeanette Malone

Passed on: 03/09/2017

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed peacefully away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer, Jeanette Malone "Bid", aged 66 years. Jeanette's love of life, unwavering faith, and ability to smile throughout her illness enabled her to defy many odds. Predeceased by her parents Gus and Pauline Malone, brother Derm and 2 infant brothers. Jeanette will...

Roy D. Morrison

Born: 25/02/1925

Passed on: 31/08/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roy Daniel Morrison, age 92, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Wentworth Court, Sydney. Roy was born February 25, 1925 in Howie Centre, he was the son of the late Roderick and Katie Ann (MacKillop) Morrison. He...

Casimir Francis Joseph Browne

Born: 22/02/1930

Passed on: 02/09/2017

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Predeceased by his wife, Mary (nee Greene) and all in-laws of the Greene family; sister, Loretto; brothers, Gerard (Margaret), Rexford (Megan), Gordon (Bertha), Kevin (Molly), William (Clare) and Otto (Ida); brothers-in-law, Phillip...

Gregory William White

Passed on: 02/09/2017

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences centre on Saturday, September 2, 2017 in the presence of his loving family. Greg White, aged 71 years was predeceased by his parents, William and Beatrice White; brothers, Ron and Raymond; his mother-in-law, Margaret Snow and brothers-in-law, Berton Silliker and George Guy. Greg leaves to mourn, his...

Mildred Jeanette LYNK

Born: 08/07/1937

Passed on: 04/09/2017

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with broken hearts, that we announce the peaceful passing of our loving mother, sister and aunt. Mildred passed away September 4, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, July 8, 1937, she was the daughter of the late John Joseph and Mildred Esther (McGillivray) Jamieson and was a former member of Holy Family...

Maureen Fagan

Passed on: 01/09/2017

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family at the Health Science Complex on Friday, September 1, 2017. Maureen Fagan, in her 72nd year. Predeceased by her parents William and Gladys Fagan; brothers Donald, Patrick, and Kevin; her sister Jane and sisters-in-law Audrey, Sandra and Trudy. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving...