Sydney
January 31, 1970 – May 2, 2025
We regret to announce the passing of Angus ‘Gussie’ Cameron, of Sydney, on Friday, May 2, 2025, surrounded by his family at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Antigonish and raised in Ashby, Gus spent most of his working career as a Produce Manager for the Superstore and Walmart. He took great pride in his department and won awards for his displays.
Gus was a very kind, considerate and generous husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a lifelong Montreal Canadiens fan and always enjoyed watching the game and cheering them on. Growing up, he learned to play the drums and was a member of a few local bands in the Sydney area in the 1990s. Gus loved listening to music, going for an early morning coffee and his drives around downtown Sydney.
Gus is survived by his wife of 27 years, love of his life and best friend, Sonya; children, Kyle (Ashley), Hinton, AB and Kaitlyn (Johnny), Sydney; brothers, Blair (Kamy), Glace Bay and Doug (Tracey), Ottawa. Gus was Grampy to his little ray of sunshine, Avery and special uncle to Dawson, Tori, Logan, Landen, Elizabeth, Emily and Annalese. He is also survived by his father-in-law, Brad Skinner; mother-in-law, Michelle Skinner; brother-in-law, Brad (Tracey) and sister-in-law, Rhonda.
Gus was predeceased by his parents, Colin and Marcella Cameron and his best friend and walking companion, Zeus.
We would like to thank Dr. Paul Murphy, Dr. Christine MacLean and Dr. Andrew Giorno for their support and care for Gus throughout his illness. We would also like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of An Cala unit for palliative care at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, and the nursing team from the VON.
Gus was always there for his family, sharing in their successes and supporting his family and friends. He was always ready to lend a helping hand throughout his life and taught everyone to do the same. His laughter, jokes and quick wit are all things that we will remember and cherish. Gus lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Angus ‘Gussie’ Cameron will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 1 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
For those unable to attend, Live Streaming will be available on our website.
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In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Gus may be made to local animal charities or helping people in need.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Lovingly thought of, deeply missed and forever cherished.
Online Condolences
Sincere condolences to the entire family of Gussie, especially his wife Sonya, children and grandchild. Thoughts and prayers extend to all who knew him.
From: Christine Dena Yakimchuk
Blair, Kamy n the Cameron Family
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Gus. May you take comfort in the love you had for him n each other.
From: Tammy Marshe
Gussie, I’ll miss those great stories you shared at break times at Walmart. You made us smile you made us laugh. You are an all great guy and friend I will miss. Till we meet again, good bye for now.
From: Curtis Briand
Heartfelt condolences to Gussie’s family and friends. I have many fond memories of Gussie. He was the funniest sweetest guy. I know he will extremely missed.
From: Janet Ley
Our deepest condolences on your huge loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers❤️
So sorry to hear about Gussie’s passing. Deepest condolences to his family! 🙏
Mary & Terry Keough
My deepest condolences on the loss of Gusie. I pray God will give you the strength and comfort to get through this terrible time
So sorry to hear of Gussie’s passing my thoughts and prayers are with u Sonya and family
So sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences!
I am so saddened to hear of Gussie’s passing.
Such a lovely person.
My deepest condolences tho his wife, children and family.
God bless.
Deepest condolences to his family and friends may he rest in peace
So sorry to hear of Gus passing,grew up homes apart. Wonderful family😔
My deepest condolences to the family of Gussie ,a fine gentleman and coworker.
Dear Blair, Doug, and family
Our deepest condolences on cousin Gussie’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
❤️ Cousin Carol (Lunenburg), Geoff and family.
Thoughts and prayers are being sent to family at this difficult time🙏
So sorry to hear of my cousin Gussie’s passing. Our deepest condolences to his family at this very difficult time.
Our deepest condolences going out to you Sonya, Kyle & Kaitlyn! Gussie was an awesome guy that i was fortunate to work with for a number of years! Big hugs to you all! Xoxo
Deepest sympathy. He truly was a great guy.
God bless him and family
I am so saddened to hear of Gussie’s passing.
Such a lovely person.
My deepest condolences tho his wife, children and family.
God bless.
My condolences to the family and friends and this difficult time🙏
Sonya, family and friends, I am so very sorry for your loss. Gussie was an amazing man, may he rest in peace
So very sorry to hear of Gussie ‘s passing. Our condolences and deepest sympathies. Valery & Bonnie Dixon.
My sincere condolences to all the families , Guess sure was a great guy , he will
Be missed. Gone too soon. Thoughts and prayers RIP Gussie 🙏🙏🙏
My condolences to you and your family. Gussie always made me laugh at work. It was a pleasure to know him.
So sorry for your loss. Gussie was a great guy and so much fun so work with. God bless all his family at this difficult time
Our deepest condolences to the family. Velma and George Maceachern
Brad and Michelle, So sorry to hear of your loss.My condolences to your family at this time.
Sonya my deepst condolences to you and your family. Thoughts and Prayers.
Very sorry for your loss, Gussie was a great guy. Dave Mackillop and family(Ashby)
My deepest condolences to your family. I worked with Gussie for years at Superstore. Never a dull moment when you worked with Gussie. We had so many laughs. Rest Easy, Gus.
My love and heartfelt thoughts are with you during this time. Gussie will always be remembered with fondness and wonderful memories
Sonya,I am so sorry to hear of Gus passing ,may he rest in peace ,thinking of you all Doll,Robyn ,Stanley
So sorry for your loss. Gussie was a genuinely good person. He’ll forever live on as long as he’s in your heart and your shared memories.
So sorry for your loss Sanya and family. Gus was a great man.
So sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences!
Condolences to all Gussie’s friends and family. Special thoughts with Brad and Michele. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He fought a hard battle . May your happy memories bring you comfort in the sad days ahead. 😥
I am so sorry to hear of Gussie’s passing, we grew up together and I would see him at super store and have a quick chat whenever I was in. He was a great man.
Everyone loved Gussie he was always filled with humour whether he was dishing it out or taking it in. Family is not only found at home it is also found at work and Gussie was a very valued member of our Family. Loved him💙
So sorry for your families loss sending my condolences to you all
Sonya and family.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Gussie. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mike & Alicia
Condolences to all family and friends. He is part of lots of fond memories growing up in Ashby. He will be greatly missed.
I first met Gussie when he worked at Superstore and kept in touch when he worked at Walmart . A heck of a nice guy and so funny. Always had good talks with him and shared a lot of jokes. He will be missed. My condolences to family and friends
I am deeply saddened and heartbroken to hear of Gussy’s passing. Will always remember his smiling face, his friendliness and his humour.
Heartfelt condolences to his family & friends. The good Lord saw fit to call him home. Much too soon . 💔🙏🏻
Gussie was a great guy. I enjoyed working with Gussie at The Superstore and then later at Walmart in North Sydney.
My Condolences To Gussie’s Family, I had the Pleasure of working with Gussie. He was a Gentlemen, Kind to Everyone. To Sonya, His Children, Family, My Condolences to All😇😇❤️❤️
My condolences to Sonya, Kyle and Kaitlyn. Gussie was one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure of working with and knowing. An all around great guy. He surely will be missed
Our deepest condolences on the loss of great man. He will be sadly missed
My deepest condolences to you and your family. He sounded like an amazing individual. Thoughts and prayers to you and his family and friends.
Deepest sympathy to Sonya, Kyle, Kaitlyn, Brad and Michele. I remember Gussie from the Superstore in Sydney River. He fought a brave fight. May he rest in peace
Gussie was an awesome guy and it was great to spend some time with him last year when I was home visiting my parents. You could not find a kinder more positive and upbeat person.
With deepest condolences Sonya, Kyle, Katelyn and families.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time
My deepest & sincere sympathies & condolences going out to Sonya, Kyle & Kaitlyn! Bradley & Michele all the families. Gussie was an awesome and kind person he will be missed. R.I.P. Gussie
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Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Sending strength and prayers during this difficult time.
Condolences to all his family and friends,may he rest in peace.
Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you. You are in our prayers. Rest in Peace.
Wow what a shock reading Gussie’s passing…really down to earth nice guy…we worked together at the super store years ago..My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends…Rest In Peace my friend…God Bless!!!
Our hearts are broken for all.. sending all our love and prayers and huge hugs
Sonya, Kyle, Kaitlin & family: please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Gussie. He was such a great guy and always so nice. He was a fighter for so long and fought so hard. Praying for the entire family for compassion and strength from God at this most difficult time and in the weeks ahead. May God Bless each and everyone of you❤️🙏 Love Karen & Cinq (Francis) MacDonald xo
Sympathy to the family at this heartbreaking time.
I’ve known Gus for a looooong time-he loved his family, was a kind human, a great drummer, and was he ever funny.
A facial expression, an observation, or a body movement could leave those around him gasping for breath as we laughed.
We will always miss him, and we will never forget him.
Gussy always made us laugh, even when he didn’t mean to! You could always see how proud he was of his family and all the love he had for all of them! Such a huge loss to all who knew and loved him, praying for the family❤️
We are sorry for your family loss. Gussie always had something funny to say. We have so many memories from our trips over to visit. I am happy I had recent communication with him. May he rest in peace. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of Gussie’s passing. He loved and was loved, that is clear. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
So sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of Working with Gussie for many years at the superstore. Bless you and my prayers are with.
My condolences to the family and all loved ones. May you find peace in this difficult time.
Sonya & Family,
I was very sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I want you to know that my thoughts are with you and your loved ones during this difficult time.
Wishing you strength and comfort in the days ahead.
Our deepest condolences to sonya Kyle Katrina and the family. Gus was a great man.
So sorry for your loss I worked with Gussie at Walmart. God bless you all
My deepest condolences going out to you Sonya, Kyle & Kaitlyn. Gussie was a great guy that I was fortunate enough to work with for a number of years! Gone way too soon! Rest in peace.
Our condolences to Sonya and the kids, and also to Blair and Doug. Gus was my friend for 50 years. Too many good memories to count.
No matter the occasion, event or night out, it was always better if Gus was there. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Just a great guy, drummer, and that wicked slap shot! God bless you buddy.
Sonya and family, very sorry for your loss. We all share in great memories of Gussie.
Lucky to have known him since childhood and shared many great times over the years.
He was a kind soul with endless humour who made the world brighter.
May your hearts be comforted knowing he will be remembered. There is always a “Gussie reference” in every gathering. His drumming has left quite an echo.
My deepest condolences to the Cameron family. I have many fond memories growing up with Gussie as kids in Ashby. Very saddened to hear of his passing.
Sonja my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your husband and father.. May he RIP
My sincerest condolences to you all at this difficult time. I have fond memories of Gussie and the crowd when our families would visit when we were kids. Such lovely memories of such a kind and lively person.
Sending our deepest sympathy at this time.
Doddy & Bobby Keel
Sorry we couldn’t be there today as you say good bye to Gus. Aunt Pinky always spoke very highly of Gus and from this we know he was a great husband and father. Our sincere condolences to you Sonya and your family. Also to Michelle, Brad and family as Gus was their loving son in law…. Sincerely, Wendy and Dave.
So sorry to hear about Gussie my deepest condolences to his family and friends. I grew up in Ashby with Gussie so many laughs and memories. Rest in peace Gus.
My heartfelt condolences Sonya my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during the loss of your beloved Gussie. May he rest in peace.
Dear Sonya, Blair, Doug and families sending our sincere condolences to each of you. We all share many special memories of Gussie.
Sending much love Paula, Jim and Emma Hickey
Sonya and family, I am so saddened and heartbroken to hear that Gussie had passed away. He was a gentle soul and I always enjoyed our chats when he worked at Superstore and Walmart.
Sending my sincere sympathy and I prey that God will give you the strength and courage you need at this sad difficult time!