All Obituaries

Dennis MacDonald Ingonish Beach   We, the family of Dennis MacDonald, age 73, sadly announce his passing on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at home. Born in Neil’s Harbour on June 20, 1947, he was the son of the late Alex (Punk) and Edna (Rogers) MacDonald. Dennis was a military veteran, retiring after being injured.  He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 105 in Ingonish. He worked at various jobs over the years. He enjoyed traveling, especially his...

Alesha Marie MacLeod, 44 Florence   It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Alesha MacLeod, on Monday, June 14, 2021, at the Victoria General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney Mines on August 14, 1976, she was the oldest daughter of Pat (Collins) MacLeod and the late William (Bill) MacLeod. Alesha graduated from Memorial Composite High School and continued her studies at CBU, where she...

John Finlayson  Sydney Mines     It is with heartfelt sadness that we the family announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather and uncle, John Finlayson, 91, a resident of Sydney Mines on Wednesday June 9, 2021, at the Cape Breton Regional hospital.  Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late John Finlayson Sr. and Violet (Bonnar) Finlayson. John worked for DEVCO for several years as a miner. He loved working in his woodshop making and fixing things...

David Michael O’Toole Alder Point It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of David Michael O’Toole on Monday, June 7 2021. Born in North Sydney on November 21, 1961, and raised in Alder Point, he was the son of Mary Cecilia (Leblanc) and the late Henry David O’Toole. Michael was a member of St. Joseph Parish Church Bras d’Or, and an active member of Knights of Columbus. He worked for the Cape Breton Regional Center of Education as a bus driver, and...

Percy Gear,67 Margaree   We regret to announce the passing of our dear brother, father, uncle and friend, Percy Gear, 67, of Margaree, on Friday, June 4, 2021, at home, surrounded by his family, after a very courageous battle with cancer. Percy was the son of the late John and Ella Grace (Tremblett) Gear of Florence. He came back to his roots 11 years ago, retiring after working 35 years for the city of Calgary. He is survived by his sons Ryan and Randy Gear, Ontario, sisters...

Cyril Leslie Reashor Florence   Faith and beautiful memories will sustain us as we grieve the loss of our beloved Cyril on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at the age of 98. Cyril, also lovingly known by many as “Da Reashor”, was born May 16, 1923, to Luke and Beatrice (Day) Reashor. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Cyril was predeceased by his loving and devoted wife of 56 years, Mildred (Millie) Leblanc, his only son, his pride and joy, Kenneth Luke...

Brian T. Brady   Brian’s family is saddened to announce his passing at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, on Friday, May 28, 2021, with wife Maura, daughter Corrina and longtime friend, Chaplain Lloyd, at his side, after living with cancer for 12 years.  Born in Halifax on October 31, 1953, Brian moved to Cape Breton with his family at the age of nine and spent most of his life on Brady Drive in Little Bras D'or.  He met and married his beautiful wife...

Henrietta Marie (Gale) MacNeil   It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Henrietta Marie (Gale) MacNeil, 89, on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at the Northside General Hospital.  Hedy was born on March 27, 1932 in Port au Port Newfoundland to the late Cornelius and Edith (Doucette) Gale.  Mom grew up, married and raised her family on the Northside.  In her earlier years, Mom enjoyed traveling, and Saturday outings.  Mom led a very...

Murray Cameron Johnston     It is with deep sadness that the family of Murray Cameron Johnston announce his passing on Thursday, May 27th, 2021. Born in Harbour View Hospital, Sydney Mines on December 21, 1942, he was the son of the late Edison and Nettie (Roper) Johnston. A graduate of NS Teachers College and St. FX University, Murray spent over 30 years in the teaching profession, mostly on the Northside. He was well loved and respected by his many students. Education...

Joanne Sampson    It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our loving wife, daughter and sister, Joanne Sampson, 59, on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, after a lengthy, courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. We take great comfort in knowing that she is reunited with her loving son, Robert. Together they now will walk, run and dance hand in hand. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 45 years, Wintworth Sampson, her...