Donald ‘Bruchie’ Phillips

November 1947-February 2013, Toronto We regret to announce the sudden passing of Donald ‘Bruchie’ Phillips on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Toronto. Born in Bolsward, Holland, Donnie, also known as Bruchie, was the son of the late Hugh and Fredricka (Keesen)...

Thomas ‘Tom’ Hartigan

89, Sydney It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Tom Hartigan on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney on Feb. 4, 1924, Tom was the son...

Ronald ‘Ron’ Stuart Young

68, Halifax It is with sadness we announce the passing of Ronald ‘Ron’ Stuart Young, formerly of 39 Broadway, on Feb. 9, 2013, at home in Halifax. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Born in Sydney, Ron was the son of the late William...

Ralph Seward MacLean

88, Sydney It is with great sadness that we the family of Ralph Seward MacLean of Sydney announce his passing on February 8, 2013 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his family and friends. Born on Aug. 25, 1924 in Sydney, N.S., Ralph was the...

MOORE, Michael Kenneth ‘Tex’

69, Sydney It is with a heartbroken spirit that I tell you I have lost my best friend and the love of our lives, Michael Kenneth ‘Tex’ Moore, who has passed on from a short battle with acute myeloid leukemia on Feb. 5, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional...

Gerald ‘Jerry’ Vincent Petrie

65, Whitney Pier It is with broken hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Jerry Petrie on Jan. 29, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loved ones. Jerry was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Born in...

Carol Ann Kiley

62, Sydney It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Ann (Murray) Kiley on January 16, 2013 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney on July 29, 1950, Carol Ann was the daughter of the late Patrick and Etta (Horne) Murray, Grand...

O’ROURKE, John William

1925-2013, Whitney Pier It is with heavy hearts, that we the family announce the passing of John William O'Rourke of East Street, Whitney Pier. ‘Jack Rabbit’ as he was fondly known by family and friends passed away surrounded by his loving family at...

Frances Anne Fraser

56, Victoria Mines It is with great sadness we, the family announce the passing of Frances Anne Fraser on Christmas Day 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Reserve Mines, Frances was the daughter of the late Eck Murphy and Betty MacNeil....

John Alan ‘Books’ MacDougall

63, South Bar John Alan ‘Books’ MacDougall passed away peacefully on Dec. 23, 2012, at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in Sydney on March 13, 1949, John was the loving son of the late Johnny ‘Flat’ and Mary ‘Books’...