All Obituaries

FERGUSON, Eric “Ewen” It is with such great sadness that we, the family of Ewen Ferguson announce his passing at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Ewen worked most of his life in the trucking business and in his retirement years enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with Ruth and “the boys.” Ewen is survived by his wife of 56 years Ruth (McQueen) Ferguson; sons, Kevin (Michelle), Kenny (April), Paul (Darlene) and...

  Cynthia Joan Britten   It is with broken hearts that we the family announce the passing of Cynthia Joan Britten, 58, on October 8, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Born in Frechvale, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Martha (Crews), Musgrave. Cynthia was a very loving and kind person, with a smile that could light up any room she walked into. She loved people, and those who were lucky enough to know her loved her too. She worked as a...

McISAAC, Doris Doris McIsaac, 95 years old of Marion Bridge, N.S and formerly, Toronto, Ontario died peacefully at home with her family beside her on Thanksgiving Day, Oct. 08, 2018. At the age of 87, she moved to Marion Bridge in 2010 with her daughter, Pat and son-in-law, Jerry Gillis. She instantly fell in love with the Mira and the people of Cape Breton. She had a passion for music and spent most of her days listening to old country and gospel music. She loved animals, especially her...

CAMPBELL, Dorothy Edna MIRA/LOUISBOURG It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of our mother Dorothy on October 5, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, just 2 weeks shy of her 91st birthday. Mom was the youngest daughter of the late Duncan and Willetta MacDonald and the last surviving member of her family. Born in Hillside, Mira, she resided there most of her life on Gesner Point. She graduated from Sydney Academy and worked at the General Office. Mom...

Patricia McDonald   Patricia McDonald (née Bates), age 97, born in New Waterford, December 5, 1920, died peacefully at Harbourstone Enhanced Care in Sydney on October 2, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Patrick and Delina Bates. She is survived by her siblings, Velma MacDonald (Allister), Anna Hines and Cyril Bates (Dorothy MacKenzie). She will be fondly remembered by her large extended family including many nieces and nephews. Patricia was predeceased by her husband,...

Brandon Alexander MacDonald It is with shattered hearts that we, the family of Brandon MacDonald, announce his unexpected passing in Dartmouth on October 1st, 2018. Brandon is survived by his mom Stephanie (MacLean) MacDonald  and his dad Walter MacDonald and stepmom Dora, as well as his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  He is predeceased by his maternal grandparents Marguerite and Joseph MacLean as well as paternal grandmother, Annie Mae MacDonald. Brandon worked in the...

  Arthur Wellington ‘Art’ MacQueen   It is with broken hearts that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of Art MacQueen, 71, of Dutch Brook. Art passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 at the Glace Bay Hospital, 4North. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Duncan and Florence MacQueen. Art is survived by his wife, Heather (Kennedy); daughter, Ashley (David Forrest) and son, Mark (Darlene); his precious grandchildren, whom he adored, Breton, Owen...

PETERS, Herbert John (Herbie) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father and brother, Herbert John Peters (66) of Sydney on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Herb was the son of Bob and Genevieve (Heron) Peters of Sydney River. Like his father, Herb had a great interest in hockey, and a love the Leafs. He dreamed of the day they would repeat their success of 1967. Herbie's enthusiasm for operating heavy machinery came from John Burns of MacRae Ave. This lead to a...

DRAKE, George George Drake was a big man with a big heart and a wonderful sense of humor. He died of cancer on Wed. Sept. 26 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital at the age of 68. I can hear George saying, “Well there is nothing funny about that last line.” His love of many years Ann Nicholson was at his side, as she has been throughout his illness. Her sister Sharon was also with them. The three of them had many an adventure from Chase the Ace treks to Inverness, to weekend...

Stephen Allen Jackson It is with great sadness that we, the family of Stephen Allen Jackson, announce his passing on September 21st, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital after a short illness, with his loving wife and mother by his side. Stephen was born July 21st, 1953 to Sadie and the late William Jackson. Stephen was an avid race fan and spent many weekends at the race track with his very good buddy Dougie Wrathall. Stephen is survived by his wife, Lorrie; daughter Kim (Bruce);...