DESMOND, Cyril Travis

Whitney Pier   It is with heavy hearts and a profound sadness that we announce the death of a loving son, brother, father, uncle and friend, Cyril Travis Desmond, on Monday, May 23, 2016, Sydney.  Born in Sydney on Feb. 24, 1959, Travis is survived by his...

LEBLANC, Kenneth ‘Ken’ Carson

North Sydney It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Kenneth Carson LeBlanc, 63, on Saturday, Apr. 30, 2016 in North Sydney. Born in Sydney Mines, Ken was the son of the late Clarence and Elizabeth (Todd) LeBlanc. Ken had a passion for...

NEVILLE, Doris Marie

Whitney Pier   It is with great sadness that we, the family of Doris Marie Neville, 71, announce her passing on Thursday, Apr. 28, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a lengthy illness. Born in Windsor N.S., Doris was the first child of the...

KIRTON, Eleazor

Whitney Pier It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, Eleazor Kirton, 68, on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 28, 1947...

HEALEY, Edith Theresa

Whitney Pier   We, the family of Edith Theresa Healey, 86, regret to announce her death on Thursday, Apr. 14, 2016, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, Edith was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Hawco) Healey of Whitney Pier....

HUK, John

Whitney Pier   John Huk, 85 of Whitney Pier passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at home, surrounded by his family.   John was a lifelong resident of Whitney Pier, and member of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church. John was employed with the Department of...

MAYERS, Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Trent

Whitney Pier   It is with sadness we announce the passing of Kenneth Trent Mayers, 43, on Monday, Mar. 28, 2016 in Edmonton, Alta. Born in Sydney, Kenny was the son of Margaret Ross and the late James ‘Butch’ Mayers. Kenny was a hard working family...

LEDREW, Karen Ann

Whitney Pier   "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, we would walk side by side through life, but when I needed you the most, I saw only one set of footprints in the sand. The Lord replied, "I love you and would never leave you. During your...

HAREGUY, Rita Frances

Whitney Pier   It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Rita Hareguy on Friday, Mar. 18, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.   Born in Cambridge, Mass, USA, Rita was the daughter of the late Edward and Margaret...

THORNE, Caroline ‘Carrie’ Elizabeth

South Bar   It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Caroline ‘Carrie’ Elizabeth Thorne, 93, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on March 12, 2016 with her loving...