GILL, Thomas Edward ‘Tom’

Sydney   It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and best friend, Thomas Edward Gill on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family.  Born on Nov. 13,...

JESSOME, Robert ‘Rob’ Anthony

Whitney Pier   It is with profound sadness that we the family announce the passing of our husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, Robert ‘Rob’ Anthony Jessome. Rob passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital,...

CONOHAN, John Francis ‘Doughboy’

Gardiner Mines   It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father and brother, John Francis ‘Doughboy’ Conohan, 69, on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at home. Born in Sydney, John was the son of the late John Francis Sr. and Rachel...

GILLIS, John Godfrey ‘Johnnie’

Whitney Pier   John Godfrey ‘Johnnie’ Gillis died peacefully on Monday, Oct. 6, 2015 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Johnnie is survived by his daughters, Karen, Cathy (Neil MacDonald) and Trish (Doug Dufour);...