O’ROURKE, Kathleen (Reynolds)

Whitney Pier It is with heavy hearts, that we the family announce the passing of Kathleen O'Rourke of East Street, Whitney Pier. Living a full life of 84 years, Mom passed away peacefully after a brief stay at High Crest Nursing Home in Sherbrooke on...

MACLEAN, Lawrence

Whitney Pier/Tarbotvale   It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Lawrence MacLean on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.   Born on December...

TIGHE, Todd Clarence ‘Buddy’

South Bar   It is with profound sadness and shock that we announce the sudden, untimely passing of our dear brother, uncle and friend, Todd ‘Buddy’ Tighe on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, at home.  Todd Clarence ‘Buddy’ Tighe was born in...

TUCKER, Walter Nelson

Whitney Pier   It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Walter Nelson Tucker, age 88, on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 4, 1928 in Sydney, Walter was the son of the late Charles and...

HANNA, Margaret Lavina ‘Viney’

Sydney   It is with broken hearts we regret to announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Viney Hanna, age 75, on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with her family by her side. Born in Sydney, Viney was the daughter of the...

MACNEIL, Roderick ‘Roddie’ Joseph

Sydney   With broken hearts and beautiful memories we announce the passing of a wonderful son, father and brother, Roddie MacNeil or as we fondly remember him “Sir Roderick of Cape”.   Roddie lost his battle with cancer early on Thursday morning...

MACNEIL, Anne

Sydney   Anne MacNeil (nee Marusiak), age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with her family by her side. Anne was a lifelong resident of Whitney Pier and member of Holy Redeemer parish. She...

HEAD, Walter George

Sydney   We, the family of Walter Head, age 94, regretfully announce his passing on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 at the MacGillivary Guest Home, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Sydney on June 25, 1922, Walter was the son of the late Adam and...

MACDOUGALL, Shirley Ann

Sydney   With sadness, Marilyn Richardson and Andrea (Michael) Hunter announce the passing of their mother, Shirley MacDougall, 80, on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, Shirley was the daughter of the late Walter...

CANDRLIC, Alma

Born: December 19th, 1925 Passed on: November 7th, 2016 Alma Candrlic, 90 years, formerly of Whitney Pier, Sydney, NS, passed away on November 7, 2016 in Edmonton, AB. Born December 19, 1925, Alma was the daughter of the late Leslie and Jessie Rolfe. Alma will be...