Sydney
We are sad to announce the passing of Malcolm ‘Sonny’ MacAulay on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, in the palliative care unit.
Born in Sydney on January 10, 1942, Sonny was the son of the late Allister and Thelma MacAulay.
For many years Sonny worked at the Sydney Steel Plant, in various positions throughout the plant with his final position being a crane operator, which he loved. Sonny has an avid horse man, who alongside his father raced many horses at the local track something they truly enjoyed together.
Sonny enjoyed spending his time going on scenic drives with his family and ending up at racetracks all over the Atlantic provinces just to slip in at least a couple races. He also enjoyed his time as a hockey coach with Sydney Miner Hockey for many years, from there he became an active part of his grandkids sports never missing a game or practice.
Sonny is survived by his loving wife, Becky (MacNeil) of 61 years; children, Cathy and Allister (Jenn); grandchildren, Shawn, Thomas, Sarah and as well as his great-grandchildren, Mason, Isabella, and Luka.
We, the family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of unit 3B and palliative care unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for the endless support and care they gave to Sonny and Family.
Memorial service to celebrate the life of Sonny MacAulay will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 11 a.m. in the Bethel Presbyterian Church with Rev. Davd F. Coull officiating. Interment will take place in New Calvary Cemetery, Whitney Pier.
Donations in memory of Sonny may be made to the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton County.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
My heartfelt and sincere condolences to Becky. Kathy, Allister and family. Sonny was a wonderful friend and we shared many good times and lots of laughts. He would pick us up to go for a drive and 4 or 5 hours later we would arrive home. Love and hugs to all.
From: Marilyn Ferguson
We wanted to pass on our condolences from the Drapers. We were lucky to be introduced and welcomed to your family and Mason will always cherish his time and the keepsakes he got from Sonny (the cowboy boots are on proud display in his bedroom). He was a great man and he will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing. Our condolences go out to you all. Sonny was a friend for many years. Allister ,Kathy, Becky and family, our thoughts are with you all.
Condolences to Becky, Cathy and Allister and families. Sonny was a good friend. He was always up for a chat and a laugh. A fine man who loved his family. He will be missed.
To Sonny’s family my deepest condolences so sorry for your loss