COFFIN, Jean Laurelle ‘Laurie’

Sydney With great sadness we, the family announce the death of Laurie Coffin on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. We are grateful for the care given to Laurie until the end. She suffered greatly, but left peacefully, surrounded...

MCCASKEY, Dorothy ‘Sharon’ (Donohue)

Mira Dorothy ‘Sharon’ (Donohue) McCaskey passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney surrounded by her loving family after a short courageous battle with cancer. Born in Neils Harbour, Sharon was the...

PETRUSKAVICH, Patrick Michael

Halifax/Whitney Pier December 3, 1970 – February 3, 2026 It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we, the family of Patrick Michael Petruskavich, announce his passing on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in Halifax. Patrick was born on December 3, 1970, in Sydney, and was the...

MACNEIL, James ‘Jim’ Bernard

Sydney James ‘Jim’ Bernard MacNeil, age 76, affectionately known as ‘Papa Jim’ passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Margie (Peck);...

MILLER, Alexander ‘Alex’ William

Sydney April 19, 1937 – January 24, 2026 The family of Alex Miller are heartbroken to announce his peaceful passing on the An Cala unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Born April 19, 1937, to the late Alexander Matthew...