Whitney Pier
It is with heavy hearts and sadness that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of our beloved father, William Talbot on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, at the age of 85.
Born on October 10, 1939, in Sydney, William was the son of the late James and Josephine Talbot. William worked a long hard life doing various jobs until 1974 when he started working for the City of Sydney, now the CBRM.
William was the type of person who loved to tell stories and make you laugh. He enjoyed most of all going fishing with his fur baby, Bazil and being able to come home with the catch of the day. He would then brag about what and how many fish he caught. We always said to each other jokingly that we were sure that these fish were given to him.
William is survived by his partner, Brenda Melnick; sister, Eveleen; children, Wally, Blair, Dennis, Linda (Louie), Darren (Jennifer), and Corey (Joanne); stepchildren, Bonnie, Bunker, and Margie; as well as numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, William was predeceased by the mother of his children, Alice Ash; son, Curtis; brothers, Larry, Jimmy, and sisters, Mary, Margaret, and Lucy.
The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital ICU for their care and compassion for William at his time of need.
Visitation for the late William Wallace Talbot will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2024. A celebration of William’s life will be held in the funeral home, All Faith Chapel on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Interment will take place New Calvary Cemetery, Whitney Pier, at a later date.
Donations in memory of William may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
To the Talbot Children- Erica and I are so sorry to learn of the death of your Dad. He was a terrific neighbour, greeting everyone with a smile. He had to be the last guy in the Pier who, when seeing us together, would say “Hello Dears” we got such a kick out of that. He really was an iconic figure, everyone in the Pier knew Wally. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you move forward without your Dad, he was one of a kind!!! In sympathy, Valerie and Erica Bobyk
From: Valerie Bobyk
Sending my sincere condolences to the family of Wally , Wally was such a joker , always smiling , he will certainly be missed by everyone that knew him ,, Fly high my friend 🙏 may he RIP 🙏🙏
From: Margie Mac Neil
Our sincerest sympathy to all the family
From: Priscilla /David MacSween
I was sorry to hear of the passing of my uncle Wally. Larry Talbot was my uncle and the brother of my mother Florence O’Donnell. I have memories of Wally when I was taking a course in Sydney in 1966 and visited him and granddad James Talbot many times.
From: Jim O’Donnell
Deepest condolences to all Of the family and friends,Wally was a good friend to my father back in the day and often spoke of him when we would meet up at the pub or legion,i will miss our conversations he always spoke highly of my father,Rest In Peace Wally,Hugs to all.
To the Talbot family my deepest condolences so sorry for your loss
Condolences to the family. Had so many great times and laughs with Wally. He will be missed by many
Sending our deepest sympathy.
Doddy & Bobby Keel
Always looked forward to our talks at the pub Wally, now here I am saying Good bye my friend. May you Rest in Perpetual Peace and sincere condolences to your Family and Friends.
Condolences to the Talbot family on their loss .
Sending condolences from John delvecchio and Donna MacDonald
Deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Joanie Andrews
Condolences to Brenda and the talbot families on Wally Sr. Passing. He will certainly be missed at our legion.May your happy memories bring you comfort in the sad days ahead.
My sincere condolences to the family in the passing my uncle Wally . May he rest in Peace
My deepest condolences on the passing of Wally Sr. Sending love and strength to the Talbot family during this difficult time. 🙏🏾
My sincere condolences. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. ❤️
R I P WALLY 🙏
My deepest empathy to the family ….rest in peace ….great man and always a gentleman to me…..
I’m so sorry for loss of this kind man.My prayers and thoughts are with the Families.
So very sorry for your loss. Wally will be missed.
My Regards all his Family and The Sons that I grew up respecting as A boy for all of their contrabutions to the camunity and Great advice when there was none to be had.R.I.P Wally.until we go caplin fishing again.I was just A boy and you never once talked to me without A warm smile on your face.the World has lost A great Man.God as gained an even greater Angel.
To all my Talbot brothers and sister I am sending our deepest heartfelt condolences to you all. I am so sad to hear about your dad’s passing. I was only speaking to him 2 weeks ago and you dad was full of life and stories he could tell you. He will be missed God Bless you all and keep his memories going in your hearts and mind.
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This is devastating. I am sending all my love and deepest condolences to the Talbot Family. Wally was an amazing man and he will be always in my heart!
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the Talbot family and friends, May he rest in peace 🙏 😇❤️
Our condolences to the Talbot family and friends he will be missed RIP wally
Thoughts and prayers to you all. I too will miss our chats about my Dad. RIP Wally, we will think of you at every meatroll.❤️😢❤️
Sandra & Larry Hrynick
My heartfelt condolences 💐 to the Talbot family and friends!!! I knew Wally Talbot senior my entire life….we lived in the same neighborhood for over twenty years plus!! In my eyes Wally was a true gentleman and he will be missed by many!!! God Bless You my friend!!!!! Rest In Peace!!!!
To his whole family, he was an awesome guy and a friend may he Rest in piece. Thinking of everyone on this sad day
My heartfelt condolence to Wally’s family. He was a friend and good guy.
Heartbroken gona miss you terribly uncle walley n your drop by visits each day now your with mom n rest of the family love you bunches you’ll always be with me love your niece angela
Deepest condolences to the entire Talbot family. Wally was a nice man. May he rest in peace.
My condolences to all the family on your loss. He will certainly be missed in the Whitney Pier community .
Deepest condolences to the Talbot family. I will miss you around the Legion Wally! May you Rest in Peace.
My thoughts are with all the Talbot family. I will miss you William.
My deepest condolences to all the family Wally was a great man lots of stories
Deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless
Like everyone, we are still in shock. My mother Doris Smith, Trevor, and myself are sending our deepest condolences to the Talbot family. We were all blessed to call Wally our friend, and he will be deeply missed. RIP dearest friend. 🙏🏽💜🙏🏽
Deepest condolences to the Talbot family 🙏 R I P Wally 🙏
I am shocked and saddened at Williams’ passing, he lived life to the fullest, he was a fun guy, well liked by everyone. He loved his fishing trips. I want to thank him for his consideration. To Wally, Dennis, the entire Talbot family and Brenda, my heartfelt condolences at this sorrowful time, may he rest in peace.
Roger & Deborah Borden-Reddick are sending our condolences and prayers. I have known Wally all my life. Him and Dad were very good friends. I will miss the laughs we shared when we met up. RIP.
To Wally’s family, he was always a gentlemen and the nicest guy you would talk to. He will be missed at the legion. Our deepest sympathy goes goes to you his family at this time.
My sincere condolences to the Talbots family RIPWally
Sending my deepest condolences to the Talbot family. Wally was one of a kind and will be missed by all who knew him, I will miss our chats and laughs he was always a gentlemen and the nicest man you would ever talk to. He will be missed, may he rest in peace
so sorry for your loss he was a great man hugs to you all from derick and lauire pinhorn
To the Talbot family’s I send my deepest condolences to condolences. Wally was a friend to all. Rest in prace
My sincere condolences to the families. May Wally rest in eternal peace.,. I will miss his smile and hugs. Rest easy friend.
Sending my Deepest , Heartfelt Sympathy to The family during this time. Such a wonderful man who taught me sooo many things. Love, compassion, Respect Loyalty. He was the Best Uncle I could ever of had. May he Rest in Peace. Forever loved, Forever Missed. Xoxo
Blessings and strength to all the family. Sending our sincerest condolences to all. Tracy Smith and Family. Rest in Peace Wally.
Our condolences to all. Rest In Peace William you will be missed by all that knew you.
Our deepest condolences to the talbot family wally will certainly be missed rip
So sorry for your loss. Wally was a great guy. He will definitely be missed
My sincere sympathy to Wally’s family. Very sad to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.
Sending our deepest condolences to the entire Talbot family! Rest in peace Wally!
My deepest condolences to all of Wally’s family during this very difficult time. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know him. ❤️
To the Talbot family our sincere condolences on the passing of Wally he was an absolute legend and a great neighbour when I lived on Frederick Street our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless you Wally may you rest easy
Sending deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
My Deepest Sympathy to The Family and Many Friends. Wally was a Kind,Caring Gentleman, He will be Fondly Remembered and Will be Missed by All who had the Pleasure of Knowing Him. Whenever we met Wally always asked about my health, I am going to miss hearing him say..”You’re tough Buddy, Keep fighting”.Rest In Peace Wally..
Linda and family
My deepest condolences 💐
My Deepest Sympathy to the entire Talbot Family. Wally did a big favour for my mother many years ago, and never asked for “anything” in return. She talked about that for years.
Wally Sr. rest in peace.
You’ll be a legend, Wally….I’m so glad we crossed paths because you brought joy to so many. Sincere condolences to the family and all who know and love him.
I’m so sorry for your loss my condolences to all the family
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Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time…….R.I.P. Mr. Talbot
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your dad. He truly did make you smile whenever I saw him, he would never pass you without saying a bright and sincere hello. He will definitely be missed. May he rest in eternal peace.
Sending our sincerest condolences on your tremendous loss. May the love of family, friends and wonderful memories help to comfort you during this most difficult time. Keeping you ll in our thoughts and prayers.
Our condolences to the family.
May you have peace and comfort surrounding you all during this time. May Wally’s soul rest in peace and eternal light shine upon him.
Very sorry to hear of Wally passing.May he RIP. God bless the family. Patty Hollohan
My deepest condolences to all the Talbot family , rest in peace William
Stewart and I wish to send our sincere condolences to all the family. Rest in peace Wally.
My sincere condolences to the Talbot family. Many memories of Wally, Alice and the family from my childhood. Starting from when we shared opposite ends of the same row house on Tupper Street. I have a fond memory of Wally dancing up a storm with my Mom at my parents 50th anniversary celebration. Rest in Peace.
Sincere condolences to Linda and family.
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Wally. Sending love and prayers.
Linda & family: Sorry to read of your father’s passing. Our condolences to you and the family.
My heartfelt condolence go out to the whole Talbot family. Wally was such a nice guy, always a smile and a chat every time we met. He certainly will be missed by many in the pier. Goodbye my friend, may you RIP🙏
Sending our deepest condolences to the Talbot. family …May you find solace in all the great memories
My sincere condolences to the Talbot family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.. God Bless.
My sincere condolences to the Talbot family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. God Bless.
Our sincere condolences to the Talbot family. Our thoughts are with you all at the difficult time. God Bless.