White Point
May 5, 1938 – December 19, 2022
With great sadness and broken hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Cyril, surrounded by his family at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Cyril is survived by his loving and supportive wife of 60 years, Marguerite (Naugle); children, Rose Dunphy-Brown (Liam), Joanne McKenzie (Ben), and Russell Dunphy; grandchildren, Avery, Adrianne, Ryan, Melissa, Travis, Mallory, and Aidan; step-grandchildren, Kathleen and Megan; great-grandchildren, Oaklyn, Rowan, Henry, Penny, Alex, Sloane and great-step-grandchildren, Keira, Kole, and Finnley.
Cyril is predeceased by his parents, Ellen Jane (Fitzgerald) and Gordon Dunphy; brother, Alex (Mabel) and sisters, Julie (Harold), Emma (Johnny) and Diane (Jim).
Cyril was proud to have been born and raised in White Point, Cape Breton, he left home and relocated to find work in Eastern Passage, where his three children were born and raised. Cyril and Marg moved back to White Point in their forties, where Cyril lobster fished for several years and ran a whale-watching tour and also the Two Tittle Bed & Breakfast for 32 years until their retirement.
Cyril was highly devoted to his Catholic faith. He took great pride in his independence and caring for his wife, Marg over the past few years. He enjoyed playing cards with special friends, Kevin and Bert, his daily bike drives to the Point Hill, his love of fiddle music and cheering for the Montreal Canadians.
Cyril will be missed by many of his friends in White Point. Life was made a little easier for Dad by so many, special thanks to his great neighbour, Murdock and the excellent company and kindness from the home care girls.
Visitation and memorial Mass to celebrate the life of Cyril Dunphy will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, Dingwall on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. with memorial Mass to follow at 2 p.m. with Fr. Jonas Uwaezuoke and Deacon Gordon MacKinnon (Cyril’s nephew) officiating. Interment will take place in the parish cemetery, Dingwall.
Donations in memory of Cyril may be made to Buchanan Memorial Hospital Charitable Foundation.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
God grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can;
And wisdom to know the difference.
Online Condolences
Fond memories of Cyril at the store when I worked there.
From: Annette (Holdsworth) Lyons
So sorry to hear of Cyril’s passing. I enjoyed giving him fiddle lessons a few years ago.
From: Allie Bennett
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time .
We are so sorry for your loss . Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We are all so very sorry for your families loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time. Love and big hugs to you all.
Sophia & Nancy Fitzgerald and Kyle Boland xoxox
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time rip Cyril
Margaret Ann Edwards Misener n Family
I have a lifetime of memories of Uncle Cyril from the time I was a wee child to seinorhood. He was the last of my closest blood relatives on White Point, and the last of his family. Sending my love and support to Aunt Marg, Rose, Joanne, Russell and families at this sad time. ♥️
Thank you for all the lovely condolences.
Dad met alot of people over the years. It’s so nice to hear from you all.
Sincerest condolences to the whole family for your loss. May Cyril rest in peace.
Anne and Gerry Bonang.
Our condolences to you and your family ,many years ago we were on a bowling team with your Dad and Mom great memories.
Earl and Brenda Henneberry
So sorry to hear about this Joanne, your Mum will be lost without him. They were married a long time. We just celebrated our 60th anniversary too. God bless them both.
condolences to the family.
Very sorry to hear of this. My late wife and I got to know Cyril over many years. My condolences to Marguerite and to the rest of his family.
So sorry for your loss.He is in gods hands looking down at you.Watching over you everyday.R.I.P Cyril
Deepest condolences to all the family
Our heart felt condolences go out to Marguerite and the family at this time. Often times Mom (Avis) talks about Cyril, Marg & family.
R.I.P Cyril.
Love to the Family.
Sending prayers from your cousin. Sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences to you Marguerite and family. I have wonderful memories of Cyril from my younger years and am sorry to hear of his passing. Sending love to you all.
Marguerite and family, we were so sorry to hear of Cyril’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and Prayers.
So sorry for your loss
Cyril will be greatly missed. So sorry for everyone’s loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Sorry for you loss. Cyril and Marguerite were such great neighbours in Eastern Passage. Dad loved joking with them both.
Condolences to the family, he will be missed, gone but never be forgotten
Rest Peacefully Cyril.
Our condolences to Marguerite, Rose, Joanne, Russell and their families.
Thelma Snow, Cindy McAllister and Jeff Snow
So sorry for your loss
Sending prayers from your cousin.
Our deepest sympathy to Marg and family on Cyril’s passing.May He Rest in Peace.
So sorry for your loss thinking of you all today as you lay Cyril to rest eternally
Jimmy Edwards Margaret Ann Monica Brenda