All Obituaries

Larry Tyson Fraser March 10, 1947 – November 27, 2023 It’s with profound sadness that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of Larry Tyson Fraser on November 27, 2023, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Larry, the only child of the late Henry & Linda Fraser of Pictou Co., Nova Scotia, was also predeceased by his In-Laws Robert & Mae MacDonald and stepson Nicholas Wither. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Mary MacDonald-Fraser, stepdaughter...

Alfred Ernest Bungay Jr (Sonny), age 88, Sydney Mines, NS. Died Thursday, November 16th, at Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in North Sydney, he was the son of previously deceased Alfred Senior and Ella Daye and survived by his wife Alice (Campbell), sons Michael (Kimberly) (Sydney), Jason (Halifax), and his dearly loved Granddaughter Gillian (Sydney).  He was predeceased by brothers Lorne, Bill, and Clayton Sisters Lila and Aurelia. Sonny loved animals and was also predeceased by...

William Terrance (Terry) Young AKA – Chewy & Big T & sometimes just “T” Terry entered his eternal rest on November 09, 2023, at his home in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. with his wife (Elizabeth “Colleen” Williams) by his side. Terry put up a massive fight for 3 years and 8 months against Cancer. Initially Pancreatic Cancer for a year and a half. Then, he continued his fight when the cancer moved to his lungs, and over the past year, there were...

Lois Ann LeBlanc March 10, 1946 - November 19, 2023 It is with deep sadness that we, the family of Lois LeBlanc, announce her passing after a brief battle with cancer.  Lois was born and raised in Alder Point and grew up across the street from the love of her life, Austin. They married in 1966 and raised their family just down the road.  Early in her career, she worked at the Alder Point fish plant and eventually gave that up to lobster fish with her husband and son for 28...

We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Tena Cormier, aged 65, of Calgary.     She was a good mother, a kind person who was loved by many and will be profoundly missed. If you know my mom at all, you will know that she has been late for everything her entire life.  We often joked that Mom lived in her own time zone, lovingly referred to as “Tena Standard Time.” It didn’t matter what the event was; Mom was going to be late.  If you need Mom...

Veronica Eileen (Jobe) Dolomont                 It is with profound sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our mother on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.                 Mom was born September 22, 1946, in Sydney Mines and was the daughter of the late John Jobe...

Mary Helen (Nellie) Reashore, 90 We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mary Helen (Dawe) Reashore, affectionately known as Nellie, to her friends and family.  She passed at 90 years of age on November 17, 2023, with her loving family surrounding her at Harbourstone Enhanced Care. Born in Little Pond on December 11, 1932, she was the daughter of Freeman & Ethel Dawe. At the age of 16, she met the love of her life, Leslie Reashore. They married in 1954 and settled in...

Viola Pero, 94 Sydney Mines It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Viola Gertrude Pero (Harper), at the age of 94 on November 16, 2023 (10 days shy of her 95th Birthday). Mom had resided at the Northside Community Guest Home for the last number of years, first living in Enriched Housing and then at Fowler Hall (Cara House), where she received exemplary care. Mom was a resident of Sydney Mines for 62 years but was always proud to say...

Melissa Margaret Walker June 20, 1963 - November 14, 2023                 It is with great sadness that we, the family of Melissa Margaret Walker, announce her passing after a brief and sudden illness at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on November 14, 2023, with her two children by her side.                 Melissa was born on June 20,...

Joseph (Joey) David Jessome  December 25, 1945 - November 10, 2023 It is with heavy broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle Joseph (Joey) David Jessome of Florence, Cape Breton, on November 10, 2023, at the Northside General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Millville on December 25, 1945, Joey was the son of the late Everett and Elizabeth (Marsh) Jessome. He was a long-time employee at Eyking’s...