Sydney
It is with broken hearts that we, the family of Veronica Yurczyszyn, announce the peaceful passing of our beautiful mother on Friday, January 20, 2023, just shy of her 99th birthday, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born on February 9,1924 in Shenacadie, Cape Breton, Veronica was the daughter of the late Allan and Mary E. (MacSween) MacNeil.
Our mother was a quiet and simple lady who was dedicated to her family. She was always there for us from the time we woke up in the morning, went to school and upon our return home. Veronica was a devout Catholic whose faith was very strong. She ensured all participated in the family rosary every evening. With our mother’s guidance and support all her eleven children were able to graduate from high school; thus we were all well equipped to pursue our chosen careers and to succeed in our lives. We, her children, owe her a debt of gratitude for all her efforts in this regard.
Veronica is survived by her eleven children, Mike (Maryena), Fred (Linda), Irene (George Maclean), David (Pat), Theresa (Bob Ryan), Gerry (Glenda), Diane (Mac Parkens), Kevin, Timmy, Valerie and Joan; twelve grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sisters, Kay (late Ron MacDonald), Rita (Fred Shostak) and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Veronica was predeceased by her husband, Mike; sisters, Sadie (Mike) MacNeil, Agnes (Roy) Payne, Annie (Neil) Gillis, Liz (Wally) Zalys, and Martha (Mike) Rodall; brothers, Joe, Steve, and John Alex; as well as infant siblings, Rita, and Wallace. She was also predeceased by her grandson, Kevin Hillman.
The family would like to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Myatt and Janice for the care and attention given to our mother over the many years. We would also like to thank the staff of 3B and Palliative Care Department at the CB Regional Hospital for their care and compassion.
Visitation for the late Veronica Yurczyszyn will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, from 4-7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Holy Redeemer Church on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 10 a.m. with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Interment will take place Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
For those unable to attend, Live Streaming will be available on our website.
Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/holyredeemerwhitneypier/videos/
Donations in memory of Veronica may be made to Holy Redeemer Building Fund.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Our condolences on your mother’s passing. She will not only be missed by her devoted family but for sure by the Pier community as well.
Wishing you all the best in this sad time.
From: Gen Fogarty/Kevin Primmer
so very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother prayers go out to all the families at this time
From: Roy Campbell
Audrey and I offer our sincere condolences regarding the passing of your beloved Mother .
From: Ray Stapleton
Mike and family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom.
My deepest condolences.
From: Jane Mac Donald
My deepest condolences to the family in the loss of your loved one.
I did not know this lady but I had known her Son Mike as he was one of my teachers at Whitney School
I always liked Mike as he was A great teacher and one who was fair to one and all of his students and if he took after his Mom she was A fantastic person.
From: Edward Murdock MacPherson
Sorry for your loss of your dear mom Jerry and all family.
From: kevin and darlene musycsyn
Theresa and Family:
Deepest sympathy of the death of your dear Mother. Her obituary was lovely. She lived a full life and was loved dearly by you her family and friends. Your memories of her will certainly keep her spirit alive!
I will pray for peace on her life in eternity. May our loving God continue to bless you all with Courage, Strength and Peace in this your time of sorrow and loss. You will certainly miss her physical presence. But be assure she is in the arms of God whom she Loved and prayed to daily. along with our Blessed Mother Mary.
It has been years since I have seen you Theresa. I am back living in Sydney after spending 21 years on P.E.I. as a Sister of St. Martha.
Be assured I will be with you in spirit at your Mom’s Funeral
Blessings and Prayers,
From: Audrey M. Brocklehurst
Sending prayers and thoughts of love to the Yurczyszyn family.
From: Mackenzie Lowe
Our sincere condolences to Irene & George and all the family on your Mom’s passing. May the legacy of her life live on in your wonderful memories of her. 🙏❤️
From: Louise & Tony Tierney
I am sending my deepest sympathy to all regarding your dearest family member. Through the years, I have wonderful memories of visiting your home. No doubt your Mother’s soul is in heaven. God Bless you all!
From: Patricia Tobin
I’m saddened to hear that Aunt Veronica passed… We send our heartfelt condolences out to our cousins for their loss. I was just reminiscing this past Christmas, when I received my card in the mail, thinking about how Aunt Veronica was the sweetest lady I have ever met, and then I had to look up her birthday to confirm how great the genetics are on the female side of the family. 99! WoW! My dad always had lots of stories to tell about his siblings, but strangely, Veronica never did anything bad that I can recall him saying. I think she must have been a saint with that many brothers and sisters. Sending our love and prayers to you from us all here. Stephanie and Bernadette (Steve’s daughters)
From: Stephanie MacNeil-Lapoussis
Varonica’s presence brought calmness in her quiet way. Her warm smile was infectious whenever my family visited. She lived a long life and raised her family with adoration. I am thinking of you all at this time.
Lorna MacNeil
Wolfville
From: Lorna MacNeil
My condolences to the Yurczyszyn family. God bless!
From: Paul
Dear Michael Irene and family,I.am sorry for your loss. The funeral mass was beautiful and I am sure she is at peace with God and your father. Sincerely Valerie MacDonald.
From: Valerie MacDonald
‘m very sorry to hear about your mother’s passing.
I remember waiting in the hall for Freddie. A few times she would pop her head out from the kitchen where she and the girls would be cleaning up after supper and say hi.
She was a very peaceful lady.
From: Thomas Merner
Sending my deepest sympathy at this time.
Doddy Keel
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
So sorry Valerie and family to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a gentle soul that has earned her reward. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless 🙏❤
My condolences to the Yurczyszyn family on the loss of your mom.
Irene and family. My sincere condolences to you all . I know how much your mom meant to you Irene . My heart is with you at this difficult time. May she RIP
Irene, George and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear mother, our prayers & thoughts are with you all at this difficult time,
Jim & Phyllis MacLean
Sincere condolences to the family. Linda and Frank Howell.
Val and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Condolences to all.
Joan and family,
My deepest condolences to all of you on the passing of your Mother. May God grant her eternal rest, peace, light, and hope.
Blessings
Cathy (MacLean) Law and family
My deepest condolences to all the family. Cherish your memories.
Our deepest condolences.
Bert and Maurina Lewis
To Joan and Family, my deepest sympathy to you at this difficult time.
Condolences To Her Family and Friends, May Her Soul R.I.P.
Joan and family
So sorry for the loss of your dear mother, sending our condolences to you all.
Diane (MACVICAR) MacQueen and family
Mike, my sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Mom. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this very difficult time. What a beautiful life.
Condolences on the loss of your Mom.
So sorry for your loss
Sending our sincere condolences to the family.
Our deepest condolences to all family members on the passing of your dear Mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in peace. Godspeed
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. Thoughts and prayers to all who loved her.
So sorry for your loss Your mom was a great lady kind and gentle GOD BLESS TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Sorry for your loss. My dad and your dad worked together. He said your Mom was a lovely lady. My name is Maureen Keough from East James Street
Sorry for your lost of your mother. May she Rest in Peace. Thoughts and Prayers sending your way. May God give you all the strength to get through this trying time of the lost of your Mother.
May she rest in peace
Dear Mike and Maryena,
So sorry to hear about the death of your mother. Sending you my deepest sympathy… may she rest in peace.
Valerie, Jerry & families
I wish to extend our sincerest sympathy and condolences on the passing of your precious Mother. Our prayers go out to and your loving family at this difficult time. Take care and God bless ✝️
Theresa and family: Thinking of you at this difficult time. Sincere condolences.
Condolence on your loss
May she rest in peace.
We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
at this difficult time.
Irene & Family:
Our condolences on the loss of your mother. Thinking of you in sympathy and understanding.
A Mother’s love is eternal. Hold on to that infinite love and let it be your guiding light..
Our deepest sympathy Mike ( Maryena ) and the Yurczyszyn family on the passing of your dear mother Veronica .
My deepest sympathies to the Yurczyszyn family on the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace.
To Irene and George and the Yurczyszyn family, deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother.
Mike & Maryena, so saddened to read of the passing of your mom.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Margie & Michael (Alteen) 🙏
Condolences to Mike , Freddie and families.
Mike & Maryena, and the Yurczyszyn family, condolences on the death of your mother. I have very fond memories of your mother as a kid growing up in our neighborhood. Our thoughts and prayers are for you all in this time of loss. May she Rest In Peace.
Angus & Sheila MacNeil, Houston TX
So sorry for the loss of your mom!
Irene and family,
Very sorry to read about the passing of your mother. She was a beautiful lady and will be dearly missed……
Irene , George & Family
Sorry For Your Loss
Greg , Lisa , Carlo , Thomas
Gerry , Glenda and family
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Mike & Barbara Kennedy
My deepest condolences to the family. My family’s thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Irene and George
Sorry to hear of your moms passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Mike, Maryena and family…our deepest condolences to you on the loss of your mother. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Irene and family , so very sorry to read of your dear mother’s passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Mike and family sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. May god bless and comfort your family during this time.
Mike & Maryena and your extended families…
Please except our most sincere condolences, on the passing of your sweet mom (mom in law). May your wonderful memories give you strength at this very difficult time. God Bless & May she rest in Eternal Peace. Thinking of you all.
Peter & Judi ♥️
We were very sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful mother, Veronica. Our mom, Liz, adored her sister and often mentioned her name, even in her final years. Sincere condolences to all of the family.
My thoughts and most sincere sympathies are extended to all family members and friends. The loss of a wonderful lady.
Mike,
My condolences to you and your family members following the loss of your mother. From what I’ve read, she was a remarkable and wise woman as well as a true guiding light throughout her life. My thoughts are with you and your family at such a difficult time.
Mike: sorry for the lost of your mother. Prayers and thoughts to you and your family at this sorrowful time