CORBETT, Mary Frances ‘Shine’

Whitney Pier   It is with broken hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, grandmother and friend, Mary Frances Corbett, 87, on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born on Feb. 4, 1928 in Sydney, Mary was the...

NEVILLE, Robert Edward

Sydney   It is with heavy hearts, we share with relatives and friends the sudden passing of our dear brother and friend, Robert Edward Neville, 53, on Aug. 21, 2015, at Fort McMurray, Alta. Born in Sydney, Robert was the son of the late Jim and Kay Neville....

ANTHONY, Elaine (nee Williams)

North Sydney   It is with heavy hearts, we share with relatives and friends the peaceful passing of Elaine Anthony, 73, on Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, at Northside Community Guest Home, North Sydney. Born in Sydney Mines, Elaine was the daughter of the late Herbert and...

YOUNG, Linda E.

South Bar   With sadness we announce the passing of Linda E. Young, 70, on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015 in I.C.U. at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born Nov. 11, 1944, Linda was the daughter of the late Ben and Florence (Warren) Young, South Bar. Linda...

STEPHENSON (STEFANYSHYN), Peter

Sydney   With his wife at his side Peter died quietly, but unexpectedly, in the Harbourview Veterans facility in Sydney Mines on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015. A son of the late Peter and Anne (Synyshyn) Stephenson, Peter was born on June 21, 1918 in Whitney Pier. An...

PRATICO, Louis Dominic

Whitney Pier   It is with broken hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our father, Louis Dominic Pratico, 92, on Friday, July 24, 2015, at Harbourstone Enhance Care Facility, Sydney. Born on May 31, 1923 in Merritt, B.C., Louis was the son of the late Louis...

GALE, Clara Mae

South Bar   It is with sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, grandmother, sister and best friend, Clara Mae Gale, 86, on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at the Seaview Manor, Glace Bay. Born in Whitney Pier, Clara was the daughter of the late...

COSTIGAN, Brenda, RN

Whitney Pier   It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Brenda Costigan on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at her home. Born on Nov. 26, 1956, in Sydney, Brenda was the daughter of late Michael and Agnes (Whelan) Costigan. Mom was our angel. She...

DROHAN, John ‘Natche’ William

Sydney   It is with great sadness and broken hearts we announce the passing of our dear father, John William Drohan, May 2, 1939-June 28, 2015. He passed away peacefully at MacGillivray Guest Home at the age of 76, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Whitney...

MacDONALD, Lena Marie

Whitney Pier   It is with great sadness the family of the late Lena Marie MacDonald, 66, announces her passing on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility, surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born and raised in Whitney Pier where she...