All Obituaries

Hugh (Harry) Scott Sydney / Sydney Mines     It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Hugh (Harry) Scott. Who passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Born on June 13, 1926. Harry shared his Queen St. home in Sydney Mines, N.S., with his parents, Charles and Rebecca Scott, and his two brothers, the late Charles James Scott (Mary) and Harold Scott (Marion).  Life was never dull with Harry around. Harry moved to Brown St. when he married the love...

Marie Capstick Capstick     With great sadness, we, the family of Marie Capstick, announce her passing on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Buchanan Memorial Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines on April 22, 1952, she was the daughter of the late John Angus MacKinnon and Eva MacKinnon Royal, and also her guardians (Alex Bec and Dolly).  Marie spent her life looking after her family. There wasn't anything more important to her than having a big family gathering and a big meal...

Margaret Rose (Harrietha) Jessome, 91 Bras d’Or It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of our treasured mother, nanny, sister, aunt, and friend, Rose Jessome, on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at the age of 91. Rose passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at home. Born in Bras d’Or, she was the daughter of the late William and Annie Bridget (Marsh) Harrietha. She was a member of St. Joseph Parish, Bras d’Or. After marrying...

Bill Bonner Dartmouth, NS   It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Bill Bonner on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at Northwood Manor, Halifax. Born in Point Aconi in 1940, Billy was the son of the late Bill and Florence Bonner.  In 1951, his family moved to Halifax and settled in Lower Sackville.  Billy worked for Lindsay’s Funeral Homes in Halifax, Bedford, and Windsor, Nova Scotia, for many years.  Following that, he worked in the used car business,...

Georgina Frances (Grimmer) Robinson Sydney Mines   Family, loved ones and friends have lost Georgina Frances (Grimmer) Robinson, age 79, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She peacefully passed away at home with her husband Wallace by her side on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Georgina, the eldest of six children was born in Essex, England on December 2, 1943, to Henry & Frances (Snowden) Grimmer. She immigrated to Canada in 1945 and...

 Lexie MacNeil Ingonish   It is with broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of our mother, grandmother, and sister Lexie MacNeil on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Born in Neil’s Harbour, Nova Scotia on August 23, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Marie (Gillis) MacNeil. She is survived by daughter Dawn MacLean-Collins (Mike) grandson Rowen, son Jeffrey MacLean (Glori), and grandson Hayden. She is also survived by her sisters Linda Donovan, Lorraine...

Helen Pauline Hopkins (Magnan) It is with great sadness that, we the family, announce the sudden passing of the late Helen Pauline Hopkins (Magnan), age 63, on Monday, October 14th, 2022, of Crosslake/Berens River, Manitoba.  She was born in North Sydney, NS and was the daughter of the late Albert and Helen (Haggett) Magnan.  Pauline was predeceased by her husband Kenneth Hopkins.  She graduated from Memorial High School, Sydney Mines, NS and worked in the hotel management...

Barry MacIntyre Sydney Mines It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Barry MacIntyre on Monday, January 16, 2023, with his family by his side at the An Cala Unit CBRH, after a short, courageous battle with colon cancer. Born at home on Church St., Sydney Mines on July 13, 1949, Barry was the son of the late John and Rosina (Reilly) MacIntyre. Dad and Mom were married for 46 years until her passing in April 2017. They loved to entertain; our...

Edith Mae MacInnis Sydney Mines   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edith Mae MacInnis on Monday, January 16, 2023, at home. She was born on December 21, 1932, in Southside Boularderie, to William and Peggy Ryan. After a long and full life, she passed away peacefully at the age of 90, surrounded by family and friends in Sydney Mines, Cape Breton.  Edith lived a life guided by the Catholic faith. She was an avid bowler for many years and could often be...

Madeleine Foster Sydney Mines  It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mom, Madeleine Foster, on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the Miners Memorial Manor in Sydney Mines. She was born in Sydney Mines on September 12, 1932. Mom was thrilled to have the opportunity to celebrate her 90th birthday in September 2022 with a party in her honor, surrounded by family and friends.  Mom worked at the Bargain Store in Sydney Mines in her early years. She then...