William ‘Bill’ Jay MacKay

July 1, 1943 – Oct. 9, 2014, Sydney   It is with unbearable sadness I announce the passing of my wonderful husband, William ‘Bill’ Jay MacKay on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in my arms at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, palliative care, Sydney. Bill...

Neil Robert ‘Bobby’ Mombourquette

71, Toronto/Whitney Pier   We were saddened by the news that Bobby had passed away peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 8, 2014, after a long struggle with poor health. Born in Whitney Pier, Bobby was the son of the late Neil ‘Cubie’ and Mary Ellen...

Walter George Nichols

59, Whitney Pier   It is with sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Walter George Nichols on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney, Walter was the son of the late Walter ‘Dick’ and Anna Vera (Sinclair)...

Genevieve ‘Debbie’ (MacDonnell) Chisholm

100, Whitney Pier   Genevieve ‘Debbie’ (MacDonnell)  Chisholm of Whitney Pier died peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, two weeks after celebrating her 100th birthday. She had been residing at The Cove Guest...

Catherine Marie Koleszar

71, Sydney   It is with sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Catherine Marie Koleszar on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by her husband, children and best friend, Audrey. Born in Sydney, Catherine was the...

Stanley ‘Stan’ Michael Orychock

60, Halifax   It is with sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Stanley ‘Stan’ Michael Orychock on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, at the QE II Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, with his intimate friend, Julie Pritchard, by his side. Born in Sydney, Stan...

Judith ‘Judy’ Elaine Mercer

62, Whitney Pier   It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Judith ‘Judy’ Elaine Mercer on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014, at home. Born on Oct. 18, 1951, in Sydney, Judy was the daughter of the late Tom and Mary (Dearing) Mercer....

Mary Catherine ‘Kay’ Corbett

84, Sydney   It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of their aunt, Mary Catherine Corbett on Friday, Aug. 29, 2014 at The Cove Guest Home, Sydney, where she had resided for the past five years. Born in Holyrood, Nfld., on Dec. 12,...

Rev. John A. MacDougall

82, Sydney   The death of Rev. John A. MacDougall occurred on Aug. 26, 2014, at the Harbourstone Enhance Care Facility, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Whitney Pier on April 14, 1932, John was the son to the late Roderick and Mary (Buchanan)...

Wayne Edward Power

71, Sydney    It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Wayne Edward Power on Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family.   Born in New Waterford on Jan. 16, 1943, Wayne was the...