Melvin Anthony Skeete

1956-2014 Sydney   It is with sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Melvin Anthony Skeete on Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his family. Born in Sydney, Melvin was the son of Lemuel and Olga (Lucas) Skeete....

George Douglas McPhee

73, Sydney   It is with sadness we announce the unexpected passing of George Douglas McPhee on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, at home after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. Although George’s passing was not cancer related, he was a cancer survivor...

Nora Teresa ‘Terri’ Troke

87, South Bar   It is with sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Nora Teresa ‘Terri’ Troke on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.  Born in Sydney, Terri was the daughter of the late Thomas and Frances Claire...

Neil James ‘Jimmy’ Beaton

65, Baddeck   It is with heavy hearts, we share with relatives and friends the death of our brother and uncle, Neil James ‘Jimmy’ Beaton, who passed on Dec. 3, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Scotch Lake, Jimmy was the son...

Margaret ‘Peggy’ Rudderham

96, Whitney Pier   It is with deep sadness we, the family, announce the passing of Peggy Rudderham on Nov. 18, 2014, at the Cove Guest Home, where she resided the past seven years. Peggy was formerly from West Street, Whitney Pier. Born in Whitney Pier, Peggy was...