GILL, Thomas Edward ‘Tom’

Sydney   It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and best friend, Thomas Edward Gill on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family.  Born on Nov. 13,...

JESSOME, Robert ‘Rob’ Anthony

Whitney Pier   It is with profound sadness that we the family announce the passing of our husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, Robert ‘Rob’ Anthony Jessome. Rob passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital,...

CONOHAN, John Francis ‘Doughboy’

Gardiner Mines   It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father and brother, John Francis ‘Doughboy’ Conohan, 69, on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at home. Born in Sydney, John was the son of the late John Francis Sr. and Rachel...

GILLIS, John Godfrey ‘Johnnie’

Whitney Pier   John Godfrey ‘Johnnie’ Gillis died peacefully on Monday, Oct. 6, 2015 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Johnnie is survived by his daughters, Karen, Cathy (Neil MacDonald) and Trish (Doug Dufour);...

CHIASSON, Ethel Florence

Sydney   It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we, the family of Ethel Florence Chiasson (MacDonald), announce her passing at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Palliative Care unit, on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Ethel was...

DESVEAUX, Jonathan ‘Johnny’

Sydney   It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the peaceful passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Jonathan Desveaux, age 73, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Sept. 19, 2015, surrounded by his loving...

MACDONALD, Vincent John

Sydney   It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear brother, uncle and friend, Vincent John MacDonald, 53, on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Nov. 13, 1961 in...

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...