HAWRYLAK, Carol Marie

South Bar It is with great sadness that the family of Carol Marie Hawrylak, age 67, announce her peaceful passing on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born on November 1, 1955, in Whitney Pier, Carol was the daughter of the late...

MACDONALD, Donald Roderick ‘Rocket’

Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Roderick ‘Rocket’ MacDonald, on Saturday, July 15, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 5, 1951, in Sydney, Donald was the son of the late John Angus, and Theresa Rita (MacNeil)...

CLOSE, Curtis Bentley

Whitney Pier Curtis Bentley Close, age 63, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with his family near him. Born on February 11, 1960, in Glace Bay, Curtis was the son of the late Earl and Verlie Catherine (Ferguson) Close....

GILLIS, Patricia ‘Patsy’ Doreen

Whitney Pier God has chosen another angel. Reunited at last with her son, Petey. We, the family are heartbroken to announce the passing of Patricia Doreen (Neville) Gillis, age 77, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, Thursday, July 6, 2023. Born on October...

MACLELLAN, Pierrette Marie (Armand)

Sydney Sadly, our dear mother, Pierrette MacLellan, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at the Cove Guest Home, Sydney, where she resided for the past seven years. Born on November 15, 1935, in Montreal, QC, Pierrette was the daughter of the late Alphonse and...

MACMILLAN, Margaret ‘Margie’ Colleen

Louisbourg It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Margaret ‘Margie’ aka ‘Muggs’ Colleen MacMillan on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the Shannex Orchard Court in Kentville, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. Mom was a...

FRASER, Mary Louise (MacPhee)

South Bar We, the family, regret to announce that Mary Fraser of South Bar, age 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 23, 1936, in Sydney, Mary was the daughter of the late Frank and Clothilda ‘Tillie’ MacPhee of...

CORBETT, Robert Joseph James

Whitney Pier With deep sadness, we, the family, announce the passing of our bother, Robert Corbett on Friday, June 23, 2023, at his home in Sydney. Born on October 12, 1956, in Whitney Pier, Robert was the son of the late Pius Corbett Sr. and Alma (Axworthy) Corbett....

MACDONALD, Charles ‘Allister’

Louisbourg The family of Allister MacDonald regret to announce his passing on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Louisbourg, Cape Breton in 1947 to John “Jake” and Joanna (Kehoe) MacDonald. He was one of 10...

ROSSETTI, Hannelore Emma

Sydney The family of Hannelore Emma Rossetti regret to announce her passing on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born on February 28, 1944, Hannelore was the daughter of the late Hans and Laura (Merwaldt) Hentschel. Full obituary...