John Harold ‘Johnnie’ Brewer

March 24, 1932 – December 21, 2013 Sydney It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, John after a long and courageous battle with cancer. John was the son of the late Lawrence and Mary (nee Gillis) Brewer of Whitney Pier....

Edith Melicent Cormier

86, Sydney/East Margaree/Belle Cote It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of Edith Melicent Cormier on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at the MacGillivray Guest Home, Sydney. Born in Lafond, Alberta on August 27, 1927, Edith was the...

Reginald ‘Reg’ Magliaro

Jan. 18, 1944-Dec. 12, 2013 Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Reginald ‘Reg’ Magliaro on Thursday Dec. 12, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness. Reg...

Evelyn Mary Hollohan

80, Whitney Pier It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of our mother, grandmother, Evelyn Mary on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney on May 20, 1933, Mom...

Margaret ‘Peggy’ (French) (Burt) Brophy

76, Whitney Pier It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of our mother, grandmother, and wife, Peggy on Thursday, November 28, 2013, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney on November 16, 1937, Peggy was the...

Shirley Gertrude (Moore) Dunn

78, Sydney It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Gertrude Dunn on Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born on July 14, 1935, in Sydney, Shirley was the daughter of the late Bernard and Gertrude (Fowler) Moore. She...

Rita Annette Critch

90, Whitney Pier It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of our mother, and grandmother, Rita Annette Critch on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney...

Derrick ‘Bic’ William Corbett

50, Sydney It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our son, brother, Derrick ‘Bic’ William Corbett on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born in Sydney, on Oct. 31, 1963, Derrick was...

Ronald ‘Ron’ French

73, Whitney Pier It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dad, Ronald ‘Ron’ French on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, at home, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Sydney, on Jan. 4, 1940, dad was the son of the late Cecil and Evelyn (Lively)...

Shirley Ann MacDonald

78, Halifax/Baddeck It is with heartfelt sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Shirley Ann MacDonald on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013 at QEII, Halifax. Born in Sydney, N.S., Shirley was the daughter of the late Alex T. and Mary Ann (MacLeod) MacDonald. Shirley...