Whitney Pier
Curtis Bentley Close, age 63, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with his family near him.
Born on February 11, 1960, in Glace Bay, Curtis was the son of the late Earl and Verlie Catherine (Ferguson) Close.
Curtis was an avid drummer and bass guitar player who loved his church and God.
Curtis is survived by his mother, Ethel (Wall) Close, Truro; sisters, Catherine (Michael) Bendixen, Denmark, and Melody Butler, Truro; daughters, Leona and Jennifer Close; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to the doctors and nurses at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Daverro Smith, Valerie, Gord, Pastor Bill and his congregation for their care and compassion for Curtis in his time of need.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Curtis Close will be held at Hineni Church, 105 Alexandra Street, Sydney, on Thursday, July 20, 2023. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 4 p.m. with Pastors, Jeff Heimann and Bill Legge officiating. Private interment will take place at a later date.
Donations in memory of Curtis may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
My condolences to the family of Curt. He will be missed. Farewell my friend.
From: Michel Lachance
Our hearts are broken by Curtis’s passing and we send our deepest condolences to his family. We knew Curtis all his life. He was a part of our family and will be sadly missed. We loved him very much.
From: Kay and George Clark and family
Curtis was a dear friend who often helped me in times of need.
He will be missed.
I am deeply saddened and shocked to hear about Curtis passing. I met Curtis back in the 1980’s at a Roman Catholic retreat weekend. We became instantly friends. We would go on to attend the same Bible School together.Curtis had a strong Christian faith and a deep love for Jesus Christ. He is now in the presence of Jesus and surrounded by His love and has received an eternal reward. may the fond memories of Curtis give you comfort and help heal your broken hearts. May God give you His grace and His strength in such a difficult time as this.
Thank you Gord And Dale for your Kind words. They mean a lot to our family,
Shocked to hear the passing of curtis….l first met him at Hineni church….cool thing tho God had given him a prophetic word….he had kept it hidden in his heart…for Gods timing.then God said give Raeleen the word…and Things took off in my life…So Curtis thankyou for listening to The Lord and being obedient….and Now you have received Your great reward…well done. thou good and faithful servant.
I knew Curt in his mid teens when he played drums in his first band with my brother Michel Lachance and Don Donohue. Wonderful memories of Curt! Sending my love and prayers.
Thank you all for your kind words about Curtis (Curt). He had more friends than I realized & it makes me happy to know this.