Howie Centre
It is with deep sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Wilma Anne MacInnis, of Howie Centre, who left this world peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit, just days shy of her 81st birthday.
Born in Sydney, on November 12, 1944, Wilma was the beloved daughter of the late Sandy and Isabel MacInnis. She was predeceased by her parents, but her memory will live on through her family and friends who cherished her dearly.
Wilma is survived by her son, Billy MacKinnon (Jill Brewer) of Marble Mountain, and her daughter, Nadine Radtke (Don) of Kingston, Ontario. She was a proud grandmother to Will, Josh, Kayla, Travis (Crystal), Brandon (Chelsea), Nathan (Kaitlyn), and Heather (Matt), and a loving great-grandmother to little Ivy, who brought her immense joy.
Wilma’s life was marked by sharp wit, resilience, and a gift for connecting with people. She worked for several years as a bartender, where she formed many lasting friendships and became known for her welcoming spirit and sense of humor.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to her niece, Velma Leslie, for her unwavering dedication, countless visits, and the many hours spent at Wilma’s bedside over the past three months. Special thanks are also given to Dr. Buhariwalla, and to the compassionate nursing staff of Unit 4B and the Palliative Care Unit, whose care and kindness brought comfort during her final days.
Wilma’s legacy is one of love, laughter, and friendship. She will be remembered for her generosity, her strength, and the way she touched the lives of everyone she met.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Wilma MacInnis will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Thursday, November 20, 2025. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Private family interment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cape Breton SPCA or a charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
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My sincere condolences to Wilma’s family. She was a beautiful person. Always a smile and a hug. ❤️❤️
Our sincere condolences to Wilma’s family and friends. She was always witty and had lots of stories to tell. Gary knew her since high school. I met Wilma in 1969. She babysat my youngest son John and took him to the hospital when he had appendicitis. Wilma was always willing to help anyone she could. She will be terribly missed but never forgotten. Rest in peace my dear.
So very sorry to hear of Wilma’s passing. She was our neighbour for many years in the Shipyard. Deepest condolences to her family.
Nadine and family, our sincere condolences to you and your family, Wilma was the family Encyclopedia, when it came to knowing which child belong to who and there age and chronological order of birth she had all this at the top of her head… She will truely be missed, I will cherish or messenger chats on nights neither could sleep. Sending love to you all.
Nadine and Billy and families, sorry to hear of Wilma’s passing. She was a great lady. Rest in peace dear Wilma
Billy and Jill, Josh and Kayla and family I am sorry to hear about your Mothers and Grandmother’s passing.
My sincere condolences to Wilma’s family. She was a beautiful person. Always a smiled and loved everyone that knew her
Condolences to Wilma’s family – Always nice chatting with Wilma – hung out a little bit in Irish Cove – Wilma will certainly be missed.
Our condolences to Nadine and family. Wilma was a beautiful light that brought laughter and joy to all that met her. May she rest in peace
We are sending our sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers for Wilma’s family and friends, Nadine and Don-Roy, Billy and Jill and all of Wilma’s grandchildren, her great granddaughter Ivy, her nieces and nephews, especially her niece Velma Leslie and cousins and all who loved Wilma during her life. May you find comfort in the presence love and prayers of family and friends and all who remember Wilma. Ivan will miss their phone conversations and visits and I will miss our many online private chats. God bless you all as you journey forward. Love, hugs and prayers, Viola & Ivan.
Our sincere condolences to her family, especially Billy and Nadine, on the loss of your mom, also to her grandchildren and many friends. We will keep you in our prayers, hugs
Bonjour Wilma 45 ans d amitier sa s oublie pas merci d etre ma Mère de coeur ……je sais que la haut tu es pas seul maintenent tu es avec tes Parents que tu aimais temps …je te dit bon repos et bon voyage mon Ange je t aime et un jour nous allons se reunire i love you Mon xxx mes Sympathies a la Famille et amies 🙏🙏🙏
Hello Wilma, 45 years of friendship are not forgotten, thank you for being my mother at heart… I know that up there you are not alone, now you are with your parents whom you loved so much… I wish you rest and a good journey, my Angel, I love you and one day we will be reunited. I love you, my xxx. My condolences to the family and friends.
It was a sad day to hear My cousin passed. Away. Sending prayers and hugs to all the family. God bless
She was a dear sweetheart to us & she will never forgotten ❤️ & my deepest condolences to family & friends
Billy, Jill and family as well as Nadine and family .Our deepest condolences on your great loss . She fought the good fight for so many years but still kept moving forward God love her ,she is at peace.May your good memories sustain you during the dark days ahead .Sincerely ,Charlie and Marie Cash. Irish Cove..
Sincerest condolences Billy and all family members…I have fond memories of Wilma from our Irish Cove Days and all the MacInnis family…She accepted her illness over many years and enjoyed all the Good things in her life…Rest in Peace…Sincerely ….Margaret (Cash) Campbell
Sending our condolences to DonRoy Nadine and your children. Losing a Mother is so hard. May you cherish all the good memories of Her.
Condolences to all the family. She will be missed.