All Obituaries

Gordon "Gordie" Roderick MacKenzie   It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden, but peaceful passing of Gordon Roderick MacKenzie, at home on February 2, 2019. Born in Sydney he was the son of the late Gardiner and Katherine (Morrison) MacKenzie. Gordie grew up on Campbell Street in the North End. He worked for Eastern Drug and Woolco, along with being a courier driver later in his career. Gordie was an avid Blue Jays and Maple Leaf’s...

Mary Sharon Morrison   It is with great sadness that after a short illness we the family of Sharon Morrison announce her passing at Sydney, on January 31, 2019. She was the daughter of Ronald and Adelaide Clancy. Sharon was a former teacher who had a passion for helping children with learning disabilities and special needs. She obtained her undergraduate degree and master’s in teaching degree from St. FX University in addition to a masters in English from Dalhousie...

OURSEN, Alex With great sorrow we announce the passing of Alex Oursen on January 31, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born August 29, 1945 in Sydney, he was the son of the late Alex and Evelyn (Ryan) Oursen. Alex worked for many years as a delivery driver in the Sydney Area. He was a kind and gentle soul who loved children and did the best Donald Duck voice this side of Disney. He was well liked by all who knew him. Alex is survived by his sister, Marina; nephew, Alex...

Iva Leora Gale    We the family regret to announce the passing of an outstanding woman. Iva Gale passed away on January 29, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.  Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred (Hudson) Wright  Mom had many jobs starting at General Instruments, installing knob number 47 (LOL) she worked in Dad's Shop Cape Breton Brace Ltd. and she loved selling her Sarah Coventry and undercover wear. We were an extremely...

PEDDLE, Alice Frances Viola Nee Brace It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Frances at the CBRH on January 29, 2019. She passed away peacefully after a hard-fought battle to stay with her loved ones. Born March 26, 1941 in Sydney, Frances is survived by her loving husband, Clifford; her children, Wayne (Caroline), Darlene, Jackie (Darryl), Gerald, Graham and Andrew. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Charlie, Shawn, Kristen,...

BOND, Celina Rose (Blanchard) Celina Rose (Blanchard) Bond, aged 89, passed away peacefully at the Northside General Hospital on Monday, January 28, 2019 with her loving family at her side. Born in Belle Cote, April 15, 1929, Celina was the daughter of the late Joseph and Clothilde (Boudreau) Blanchard. Celina grew up in Belle Cote and later moved to Sydney to start her family with Dave. She worked as a school yard supervisor for several years at Lakevale School. Summers were spent at their...

Henry Charles Paige   It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Henry Paige, on January 28, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Big Lorraine, he was the son if the late Gordon and Minnie (Evais) Paige. Henry was an avid outdoorsman, who loved fishing, hunting and camping, he was also a part of the Cape Breton Wildlife Association. He was a hard working man, who worked for the railroad (and before he lost his leg he would work the railroads and lobster...

Keith Brian MacLeod   It is with broken hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Keith Brian MacLeod (aka Poppy the Warrior) following a 10 month heroic, courageous battle with cancer at the age of 63. Keith passed away peacefully at the An Cala Palliative Care Unit on January 27, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  Keith will always be remembered as one of the kindest gentlest souls and everyone that crossed paths with him considered it a privilege....

  Courtney Sarah Abraham   It is with broken hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Courtney Sarah Abraham. God has called her home on January 16, 2019. Courtney was born on May 2,1990 and grew up in Sydney. She was the daughter of the late Scott Abraham and Tanya Abraham (Pat).  Courtney was a shy little tomboy with a unique sense of fashion (rubber boots, party dress and baseball hat) A little girl who could skate before she could walk because of...

MACKINNON, Mildred Marie It is with great sadness that the family of Millie ‘Ma’ MacKinnon announce her passing at Cape Breton Regional Hospital on January 26, 2019, surrounded by all of her family and loved ones. Born February 18, 1938, she was the daughter of Martin and Mary Gouthro. Millie was a long-term member of Branch 126 Legion, Lady’s Auxiliary, worked as a ground’s supervisor for the Cape Breton Regional School Board, was a homemaker, an avid player of...