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...

MACDONALD, Hughie Joseph

St. Margaret’s Village   On Friday, March 11, 2016, God called our home to say he needed a hardworking man to help him out in Heaven; Hughie answered God's call.   Hughie Joseph MacDonald, better known to everyone as “Big Hughie” was...

BLANCHARD, John Edward ‘Eddie’

Whitney Pier   It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Eddie Blanchard, 84, on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney, Eddie was the son of the late Bill and Katie (MacNeil)...

CHAMPION, Anna Marie

1926-2016   It is with deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Anna Marie Champion at Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility, Sydney, on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016. Born in Louisbourg, Anna was the daughter of the late Andrew and Nora MacDonald. Anna lived...