NORMAN, Edward ‘Paul’

Whitney Pier Edward Paul Norman was not a typical man, and this is not a typical obituary. Born on December 10, 1953, in Sydney, Edward was known to those who loved him as Paul or Norman. He lived a life defined by deep love, sharp wit, and a passion for the things...

MILLER, Barbara Jean

Whitney Pier It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our beloved Barbara Jean Miller (née Eddy). Barbara passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the age of 72 in the Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital,...

DEAN, Blair Stanley

Gatineau, QC It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Blair Stanley Dean, who left us far too soon at the age of 58, on August 19, 2025, in Gatineau, Quebec. Blair was the son of Frances (Martell) and the late, Stanley Dean.  He is survived by...

PETRUSKAVICH, Leo John

Whitney Pier It is with profound sadness that we, the family announce the passing of Leo John Petruskavich on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 58 years of age. Leo was a man whose warmth, talent and incredible heart left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him. Leo had...

DETHERIDGE, Euphenia ‘Effie’

Victoria Mines It is with great sadness that the family of Euphenia ‘Effie’ Detheridge, announce her passing on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the age of 80, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with her family by her side. Born in Sugarloaf, Victoria County, on...

CRAWLEY, Walter Roy

Whitney Pier It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of Walter Roy Crawley, 80, on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with his grandchildren by his side. Walter was a well mannered, respectful,...