Sydney
It is with deep sadness that we, the family, announce the death of our beloved, Vincent Healey on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the age of 63 years, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Sydney, Vincent was the son of the late Margaret and Earl Healey.
Vincent worked at Sysco Steel for a number of years and later studied to obtain his Millwright certificate. His trade took him to job sites across the country.
Vincent was a kind and caring person with a compassionate spirit. He was known for his easy-going nature, storytelling, quick wit, keen sense of humour and his charm. He was always there to lend a helping hand and offer some unsolicited advice no matter what the task.
Vincent enjoyed spending time with the boys at Tim’s, day trips on his Harley around the island, having chats on his front steps with friends and neighbours, attending Eagles games, enjoying daily harbour activities from his deck and watching Blue Jays games. He was a past member of the Schooner Curling Club. He was happiest when spending time with Katy and his grandchildren. His grandkids filled his heart with joy.
Left to mourn are his daughter, Katy Mahoney; grandchildren, Braeden and Meredith MacNeil; his sisters, Evelyn Young (John), Kelley Laughlin (Brian) and Jo-Anne Healey (Dr. Kory Tuominen) and his lovingly devoted friend, Judy Ryan. A very special thanks to Vincent’s loyal group of friends who provided him with love and support through visits, calls and texts, during these last several months.
Our family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Cape Breton Cancer Center and the exceptional staff at the An Cala Palliative Care Unit for their compassion, dedication and family support.
Visitation for the late Vincent Healey will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. on Friday, July 22, from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Redeemer Church on Saturday, July 23, at 10 a.m. with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Due to the rise of Covid cases, masks are required at the Mass.
The Mass will be live streamed on the Holy Redeemer Parish facebook page.
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Interment will be held at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks on Wednesday July 27, at 11 a.m. Donations in Vincent’s memory may be made to the Horizon Achievement Centre or Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation’s “Cancer Care Here at Home” campaign.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
God saw you getting tired,
and a cure was not to be,
so He put His arms around you,
and whispered, “Come to Me.”
With tearful eyes we watched you,
and saw you pass away,
and though we loved you dearly,
we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
Online Condolences
We are saddened to hear of Vince passing. Our sympathy is extended to the Healey family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
From: Stuart and Florence (Cholock) Mackenzie
Tony and I send our condolences to the Healey Family. Vince grew up next to my Aunt Sophie and we always saw Vinve and his sister when we went to visit. RIP Vince
From: Helen Szucs (Rozicki)
Healey family, so sorry for the loss of Vince, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From: Jackie and Bruce Matthews
So sorry about Vince’s passing, we wish to offer our most sincere condolences RIP
From: Dan & Nancy Smith
Deepest sympathy to the family of Vince,a good friend and neighbor, always had a good story and a laugh, he will be missed.
From: Johnny Pearson
Kelly, Brian and family
Eric and I are so sorry to hear of your brother Vince’s passing. Our condolences to you and your family at this time.
From: Colleen MacLeod
We are very sorry to hear of Vince’s passing. He died way before his time but he certainly lived life to the fullest. He was a fine man and he will be sorely missed by not only his family but also by his many friends.
From: Regina and Colleen Gillis
I grew up with Vince in the Broadway area. I moved to Halifax in my twenties but came home often. I would visit Tim’s in the Pier with my older brother and almost religiously I would bump into Vince. He also had a smile a kind word and a great conversation. He never forgot our friendship and he will be sadly missed. Rest In Peace old friend.
From: Joey Collins (Broadway)
Condolence to the family.
My deepest sympathies to the family..
So many people are in shock with Vince’s passing.
God bless.
All my love going to Katy n the kiddos Vince’s presents in ur life was always a colourful and loud one He will be Missed dearly all my support to the family
Kelley and Family
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Vince.
Bryant and Debbie Cormier
Our deepest condolences to the family, May you find comfort in the memories !
We are so sorry to hear of Vincent’s untimely passing.
We send our sincere condolences to you and your family
Karl and Judy Marshall
RIP
Sadly, one of Cape Breton’s favourite sons has left us ! Vince, you left too soon. We had some times bud!
Will always be in our thoughts , my friend.
Condolences to family and friends.
My God bless you and your family at this difficult time. Keeping you in our prayers.
Deepest condolences on your loss. Vince always put a smile on my face whenever we met up. We shared alot of laughs together when we were at work. He was a terrific person.
My sincere condolences … Vince was a kind friend & both John-James and I will miss him dearly xox
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear this. Our condolences to all his Family.
Our condolences to Vince’s family at this difficult time. I worked with Vince on the Steel Plant, and we had lots of good times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the families
My condolences to all the family, Vince was a great man and will be missed by us all.
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Vince’s passing. He is fondly remembered by all staff at NSPs thermal generating stations, and his co-workers in the labor pool. His infectious humor and personality kept us entertained every day we worked together. Heart felt condolences to Vince’s family at this difficult time.
Condolences to the family, Vince was such a nice man, he will be missed RIP Vince
So sorry for your loss. Vince was a great guy he will be missed by many. 💔💔
My condolences to the Healey family Vince was a great guy
My deepest condolences to the Healey family. God Bless
Our condolences to the Healey family. He sure will be missed. RIP Vince.
Our deepest sympathy to Evelyn,💕 Kelly 💕& Jo-Anne.💕
To Vince’s many friends💕& his daughter & family.
A.F.F.A.
Doddy & Bobby
My deepest sympathy to Vincent’s family.
We are deeply saddened to hear of Vince’s passing. Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Healey family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Kelly and Brian, we are so sorry to hear of Vince’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you during this difficult time.
I was both shocked and saddened to hear of Vince’s passing. I worked with him many times with NSP and the laughs were plenty. It was like getting free tickets to a comedy show every day. He talked about his daughter being his greatest accomplishment and I could tell he was proud of her. I shall miss the laughs that always happened when we’d bump into each other in our travels. Rest in peace Vince. My condolences to Vince’s family and friends. I’m sure you have no share of fond memories. Vince was a character, if ever there was one.
My heartfelt condolences to Vince’s family and friends..always a happy go lucky guy and a friend…will miss our chats in Tim’s parking lot for sure… God bless you my friend and may you rest in peace!!!
We were so sorry to hear of our cousin and nephew Vince’s passing. Our deepest condolences go out to the family. May he Rest in Peace.
Ruth Delaney and Barry ,Terry and David Delaney
Our deepest condolences to Vince’s family and friends. Lots of wonderful memories Im sure.
So sorry for your your loss. He was a wonderful guy. Always so friendly. He will be greatly missed my all who knew him.
We were saddened to hear of Vinces passing. Never a time you would you see him that you wouldn’t have a great laugh and some good conversation. He was a good man and friend who will be truly missed. Sending our sincerest condolences to all of you. May all the wonderful memories you have created together bring you peace, comfort and strength during this most difficult time. Your in our thoughts and prayers
So shocked to learn of Vince’s passing. He was such a friendly man. Sincere condolences to his family. May all your happy memories help you through this difficult time .
To the Healy Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great loss. Keep all of those wonderful memories of Vince close during these next difficult days, weeks and months ahead.
Sincerely,
Donnie and Genevieve Richardson
We were so sad to hear of Vince’s passing . Heartfelt condolences to all of Vince’s family and friends especially to Braeden, Meredith and Katy .❤️ Sincerely, Corinne Mac Neil and Phillip Landriault.
Manse Street has lost a great storyteller and good neighbour to everyone .Sincere sympathy to Vince’s family and close friends.
Sorry for your loss Kelly my thought and prayers are with you and Brian at this time!!
Vince was a lovely, kind person and a wonderful grandfather to my nephew Braeden, niece Meredith, and father to their mom, Katy. I feel sad that he had to leave everyone while he was still young, though it seems to me that he lived well, and was always there for for his family. Rest in peace, Vince.
So very sorry to hear about Vince’s passing RIP my friend
We are very saddened by the news of Vincent ‘s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Katy, grandkids and the entire Healy family. Rest In Peace my friend.
I’m so sorry for your loss.I know he will be missed by all.My hugs and prayers are with you all.
To Evelyn, Kelly and Joanne Judy, family, friends and neighbours. I was so sadden to hear about Vince’s passing. Growing up he always happy, caring and friendly. He recently stopped my Emily and gave her flowers and told her you have a great day. He was always so thoughtful and helpful to everyone. He loved to have chats whenever we ran into each other. He will be sadly missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
To Kelly/Brian and all of the Healey family..our deepest condolences to you. MAY Vinces soul rest in eternal peace🙏 God love yous all
So sorry and saddened to hear of Vince’s passing. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. RIP Vince. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
The Pier has lost another great guy. Always good for a chat and a laugh. Sincere condolences to all of Vince`s family and friends
Vince was a true friend…..I feel honoured and blessed just to have known this man for so many years….Sincere condolences to the entire Healy family…..God Bless❤️
Our deepest sympathy to the family,Donna and JohnDavid McLaughlin
“Where there is great grief, there was great love”. I recently read this quote somewhere & I feel it is on point.
My memories of Vince are full of laughs and mischief from when Kelley & I were kids & Jo-Anne was a baby. Vince, find my Dad because I am sure he has a project on the go. He told us that the next person up should bring a board — bring a good one from
Manse Street. Sending heartfelt prayers & thoughts to everyone.
Donna MacAskill Reilly & Family
Memphis, TN
I grew up two doors down from Vince. We hung out together, played ball, hockey on the ponds and tobogganed together. We went to school and worked together! I remember those 12 hour shifts in Fort Mack chasing a buck! The one thing I will never forget is the laughter we shared in the dining room after those long shifts. I never laughed so hard! I love you like a brother! I’m going to miss you my friend! God bless you! Ronnie
Greatly saddened by this, RIP Vince. Deepest condolences to those who remain.
So sorry to read of Vince’s passing. Hugs and prayers.
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Vince’s passing. A wonderful person who has left us too soon. Our sincere condolences are extended to all family and friends. We hope that the many wonderful memories you have will help bring some comfort during your grieving process.
Donna and Ted Gallivan
Our deepest condolences to the family, he will be deeply missed by all his friends and family. Vince was a great guy.
Went to Sydney academy with Vince so sorry to hear of his passing our condolences to his family
So sorry to hear this. Our condolences to all his Family.
Vince was simply an amazing soul.
Sending love and prayers to the entire Healy family to help guide you through this extremely difficult time
God Bless🙏❤️
Our sincerest condolences to the entire family on Vince’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Another Pier Boy gone too soon!
Betty and Bill Smith
Hammonds Plains, NS
Kelley and Family: We are so sorry to hear of Vincent’s passing, he was a very nice man, a good Pier Boy! God Bless you all
Our thoughts and prayers are with Vince and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. He will be deeply missed.
Our deepest condolences to the Healey family ,Katie and her children.
Vince was such a great guy so many amazing qualities and will be forever missed
My thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences to family and friends. I am so so sorry for your loss. He was taken way soon (
So sorry to hear about Vince’s passing. He was a good guy. Our sincere condolences to his family.
To all the Healy family. We were so sad to hear of Vince’s passing. He was just an all around great guy. Great smile, great laugh and always so kind and friendly. Gone too soon!!
May he Rest in Peace. ❤️
So sorry to hear of Vince’s passing. Our sincere condolences to all his family. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.
Rest In Paradise, my friend! You were truly a great man with a great heart and you were taken way too soon!
A great cousin and tremendous individual. He will be missed.
My condolences to the family. May your happy memories of Vince give you Peace at this time.
Condolences to the Healey family. Our thoughts are with you. Paul and Judy Bartlett
Katy, Braedon and Meredith we are so very sorry for the loss of your dad and grandfather. Please take comfort in your many Happy Memories they will help you in this difficult time. With deepest sympathy. ❤️ Donna, Nick, Andrew, Rayna and Brielle Rutherford ❤️ We will always be there with you.
Our deepest condolences to the family . Vince was a such a kind man. Always enjoyed our talks when walking through the neighborhood.
Knew Vince as a kid when I used to stay at my aunt Kitty’s house on Mercer St . Ran into him at wedding about 20 years ago. Reading Ronnie Colford’s sympathies brought back lots of fine memories of Vince, condolences to his daughter, friends and family.
Sadly, Vince left us way too soon! A big loss for all us Capers. You made us laugh Vince. A true friend and neighbor.
We will never forget you Vince.
Condolences to the Healey Family .
Our condolences to the Healey family. Shared many laughs and funny stories in the neighborhood and at the steel plant. Vince will be missed.
My condolences to all of the family at this very difficult time!
I am very sad that Vince passed away recently
I wash to convey my sincere condolences to his family and friends. Vince was a great guy and he will be missed. RIP Vince.