All Obituaries

James Wayne Young Sydney Mines     It is with heavy hearts we, the family of James Wayne Young, wish to announce his sudden passing on Saturday, June 18th, 2022. Wayne was born in North Sydney to the late William James & Mary Freda (Robinson) Young. He was a long-time employee of Canada Post until his retirement. When Wayne was in his teens when he met the love of his life, Christine (aka. Penny) Miles. Wayne and Penny built a life for themselves in Sydney Mines, where...

Pamela (Carey) McNeil     It is with broken hearts, we announce the sudden passing of our beautiful Pammy. On Saturday, June 18, 2022, she passed at home with her companion Donnie by her side, after a lifelong battle with Lupus causing liver failure.  Pammy was born on June 16, 1965, to Bobby and Muriel Carey of Bras d’Or where she spent her childhood, before moving to Florence and later to Whitney Pier. Pammy worked hard all her life, as both a caregiver and as a...

    Margaret Rose (Peggie) Purdy March 2, 1943 - June 17, 2022   It is with profound sadness that we, the family of Peggie Purdy, announce her peaceful passing at Buchanan Memorial Hospital, Neil’s Harbour on Friday June 17, 2022, after a brief but very courageous battle with cancer.    She will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her daughter Wendy, son in law Kirk, granddaughters Leah (Kyle) & Kimber, & great grandchildren Logan (her...

 Leonard Joseph Groves (Lenny), of Sydney Mines, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Lenny was only 36 years old when his life was taken from him. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by Lenny’s sudden death. Lenny was born on September 11 1985, and lived in Sydney Mines for most of his life, but also spent time living in Cheticamp and traveled as far as British Columbia for work. Those who Knew Lenny loved Lenny, and those who loved Lenny could never stop. He had a...

Leonard Gordon Rose “Gordie”, 57 North Sydney   It is with deep and profound sadness that we, his family, announce the peaceful passing of our kind, happy and loving soul on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and family, after a lengthy and courageous battle with Systemic Lupus, Cancer and other complications.     Born in North Sydney on Nov. 23, 1964, he was the baby brother and youngest of 6 children,...

Nancy Jane (MacLean) Roland     There are no words to express how heartbroken we are to announce the passing of Nancy Roland, 65, on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Northside General Hospital.  Born July 21, 1956, in Sydney Mines, Nancy was always a natural caregiver and took care of everyone around her.  In her younger years she volunteered as a candy striper, which led her to later study nursing and become a CNA.  After marrying the love of her life and having...

William Terrance Penny Florence   It is with deep sadness that we, the family of William (Willie) Terrance Penny, 75, of Florence, announce his peaceful passing at the Northside General Hospital on Monday, May 30, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Glace Bay on February 27, 1947, and raised in Sydney Mines, Willie was a family man who loved and dedicated most of his life to raising his 4 daughters. He lived with his daughter Norma Jean and helped raise her 3 sons, who he...

  Gertrude Victoria Laffin.  Mill Creek. It is with loving and broken hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of our mother Gertrude Laffin, at age 92, on Monday May 30, 2022, at the Northside General Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born in Alder Point on June 7th 1929, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Celina (Walker) Roland. Mom worked as a waitress for many years at Texaco Restaurant, Bras d’Or, and Lobster Pound Restaurant, North Sydney....

Avery Victor Joseph Dunne Sydney Mines   We regretfully announce the sudden passing of Avery Victor Joseph Dunne, 19, on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in North Sydney on August 15 2002, he is survived by his loving parents, Mary (Joe) and Shain (Jennifer), loving sister Jenna, the lights of his life, his nephew Jacob and niece Lacey, Avery also leaves behind his ever-loving grandparents Mary and Charlie Stewart, Donna Dunne and Joe...

Robert Gordon Reynolds Sydney Mines.     It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Gordon Reynolds announce his passing on May 25, 2022 at the age of 80. Gordon was a coal miner and worked for DEVCO until his retirement. Gordon was a quiet and unassuming man.  He was deeply committed to his family.  He will be fondly remembered for his love of storytelling, gardening and his dogs. Gordon was an avid outdoorsman in his younger years, and enjoyed nothing...