Wesley ‘Wes’ David Simms

65, Sydney It is with deep sadness that we regret to announce the passing of Wes Simms on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Whitney Pier, Wes was the son of the late Edna and Gordon Simms. He was the last surviving member of his...

Anne Louise ‘Lou’ (MacDonald) Leith

62, Sydney It is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of our mother, Anne Louise ‘Lou’ (MacDonald) Leith on Sept. 28, 2013, surrounded by the love and support of her family. Anne Louise was born on July 16, 1951, in Sydney, N.S., to Hilda and...

Cecil Ernest Forristal

82, Whitney Pier Cecil Ernest Forristal passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. He was the last surviving family member of his immediate family. Born on June 27, 1931 in Sydney, Cecil was the son of the late...

Ambrose Matthew Corbett

Sept. 21, 1925 – August 26, 2013, Sydney It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of a dear husband and father, Ambrose Matthew Corbett on Monday, August 26, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Born in...

Agnes (Whelan) Costigan

92, Sydney It is with broken hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Agnes Costigan on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on Sept. 23, 1920, in Colliers, Newfoundland, Agnes was the daughter of the late Matthew and Ellen...

Elsie McKinnon

67, Sydney On Saturday Aug. 10, 2013, Elsie passed away and flew to God as the Angel she was. Born in Sydney on Aug. 27, 1945, Elsie was the daughter of the late Alexander and Sofia (Bernasky) McKinnon. Elsie is survived by her son, David (Heather); grandchildren,...

John Zahara

90, Whitney Pier It is with heavy and broken hearts that we announce the death of John Zahara, Broadway. He died peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013. Born in Sydney, Jan. 31, 1923, John was the son of the late Michael and...

Brian Gregory ‘Crackers’ Barrington

66, Sydney It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Brian Gregory Barrington on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Dick and Winifred Barrington and Arnold...

Earl Robert Wells

74, Sydney It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, father and grandfather, Earl Robert Wells, who died at home on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney, N.S., on December 28, 1938, Earl was the son...

Chalmers Eugene MacIntyre

74, Sydney It is with full hearts that we announce the passing of Chalmers Eugene MacIntyre at his home, Harbourstone Enhanced Care, on July 8, 2013. Chalmers passed away peacefully, rosary in hand, with his loving wife, Marie, at his side. Born in Sydney on April 30,...