All Obituaries

William (Bill) Boutilier Sydney Mines The family of William Boutilier, age 79, regret to announce his passing in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the Northside General Hospital, after a short battle with cancer.  Born to the late William and Margery Boutilier on March 21, 1942, William (commonly known as Bill) served in the Black Watch as a young man, followed by 40 years working at Clover Produce and 10 years as the Commissionaire at Harbour View...

Vernon Tremaine Carey Bras d'Or     It is with broken hearts and sadness that our family announces the sudden passing of Vernon Tremaine Carey, Bras D’or, NS., age 69 on Wednesday September 8th, 2021, with his loving brothers and sister by his side. Born on February 28th, 1952, Vernon grew up in Cape Breton and in his early years he worked on the lake boats before heading West to Calgary in 1981.  He spent many years in Calgary and Fort MacMurray working as an...

Mary Louise Coleski Sydney Mines   We regret to announce the sudden passing of Mary Louise Coleski our dear mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend on Wednesday September 8, 2021. Born in Sydney Mines on January 30, 1970 she was the daughter of the late Michael and Madonna (MacKinnon) Coleski. Mary worked as a CCA at the Northside Community Guest Home for a number of years. She was very passionate about her work and loved her family and friends. She also loved cooking, baking...

Douglas MacMillan Sydney Mines   We regret to announce the passing of the late Douglas MacMillan, on Tuesday September 7, 2021 at the Northside General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.    Born in Sydney Mines on January 22, 1936, he was the son of the late Charlie and Minnie (Miller) MacMillan. He was a member of Holy Family Parish.   Douglas spent his working life in Ottawa as an accountant for the Canadian Government. Retiring back to Sydney...

Audrey Catherine Nash   Dingwall, Victoria County. Her loving, compassionate soul was set free on September 6th, 2021. Her sudden but peaceful passing occurred at Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Neil's Harbour, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Hilda (Trimm) Nash, New Haven. Audrey was a member of St. Andrew's Anglican Church.   Audrey graduated as a registered nurse from St. Elizabeth Hospital. She returned to Neil's Harbour where she worked at...

Daniel Blair Tremblett Sydney Mines     It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Tremblett at his home in Sydney Mines, NS on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Born in St. Catharines, ON, on April 15, 1975, Daniel was the son of the late Danny and Evelyn (Foster) Tremblett.  Daniel worked as a Winemaker at Andrew Peller Limited for many years in Niagara-on-the Lake. Daniel had many crazy adventures with his friends and that adventurous spirt later...

Daniel Powers Sydney Mines   We regret to announce the passing of the late Daniel Gilbert Powers, 43 on August 31, 2021 peacefully at home. Born in Sydney Mines on December 17, 1977, he was the son of Ann Marie (Boutilier) Powers and the late Dan (Mort) Powers. He was a member of Trinity Anglican Church. Daniel is survived by his daughter Emma who he loved to “Infinity and beyond”, his mother Ann Marie, sister Rose Mary (Bill Hyde), brother Michael (Gemma Powers),...

Theresa Libbie Robinson Ingonish Beach   It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother on August 27, 2021 at Highland Manor, Neil’s Harbour. Born on September 29, 1929, Ingonish. She was the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Young) McGean. Mom was a lifetime member of St. Peter’s Parish, Ingonish Beach. Mom was a teacher before starting a family, she was a well-known seamstress in the area. She was employed by the Keltic Lodge for...

  Andrew David Coady Bras d’Or     Born September 30, 1936 to Frankie and Joe Coady, David became part of a large family, the 4th of 9 children. He spent his formative years in the village of Bras d’Or and subsequently moved to Toronto, where he operated Six Points TV and Radio.  In his retirement David valued his part-time employment as an elementary school bus driver. He recently returned and spent a cherished month in his beloved Cape Breton prior to...

Freddie Joseph Goodwin Sydney Mines   It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Freddie Goodwin, age 69, on Friday, August 20, 2021, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines on April 13, 1952, Freddie was the son of the late Bruce and Margaret (MacKeigan) Goodwin. Freddie was the last of five children. He was a special child, and although he was limited in many things, there were many things that he could do. He could run like the wind, and every time...