All Obituaries

  Joseph Patrick (Joe) Williams Sydney Mines     It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Joseph Patrick Williams on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the Northside General Hospital.  Joe (Jojo) was born on September 2, 1943, the second of five children to Joseph Patrick Williams and Rebecca Williams (Clark). Born and raised in Sydney Mines, he knew everyone and everyone knew him.  Prior to his illness you could often find Joe “up the...

Evelyn Thurbide Alder Point   It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom, Theresa Evelyn Thurbide, peacefully, on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at home with her family by her side. Born in Alder Point, she was the daughter of the late Elias and Catherine (Devoe) LeBlanc. She was a member of St. Ann’s church in Alder Point. She had a love for music. She loved playing guitar and singing with family and friends. She is survived by her sons Carl (Carol Ann)...

Albert Rice Sydney Mines     It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of MWO (ret) Albert Garfield Rice, aged 75, on Thursday July 15th, 2021.  He passed quickly and peacefully with love at his side.  Born to the late Albert and Irene Rice on June 26th, 1946, Albie lived the last five years at home in Cape Breton surrounded to his delight by family and the love of his life, Vonda.  Humble and caring, he spent 36 years in dedicated service to...

Bernadette McIntyre   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Bernadette McIntyre. The daughter of William and Peggy Ryan, Bernadette was born in Southside Boularderie on August 28, 1945 and died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. At the young age of 19, Bernadette became a wife to George McIntyre and a mother to 5 young boys. They spent the earlier years of their marriage in Ontario, then returned home to the family farm in...

Ronald John Bonnar Little Pond   We regret to announce the passing of Ronald John Bonnar, 78, on Monday, July 12, 2012. Ronald passed peacefully with his loving wife Joyce at his side, with angels guiding him to his parents and waiting siblings. Ronald’s passing was filled with the love of his family, who never left his side. Ronald was an incredibly strong man who worked hard all his life to provide for his family. His first big adventure was on the Lake Boats, where he had a...

David Robert MacLean Ingonish It is with fond memories and sadness we announce the sudden passing of David Robert MacLean, 70, of Ingonish, on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at home. Born in Neil’s Harbour on November 14, 1950, he was the son of the late Kenneth (Kenny) and Margaret (MacKinnon) MacLean. David grew up in Ingonish spending much of his life as a fisherman at “The Point” in North Bay, Ingonish and years as a sheet metal worker with the Sheet Metal Workers...

David Leonard Kernick Sydney Mines     It is with great sadness we announce the passing of David Leonard Kernick, age 92, on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Born in Sydney Mines April 7,1929, he was the son of the late Archie and Bertha (Quinn) Kernick. David joined the Merchant Navy at 14 where he advanced from a boy shoveling coal into the ship's boiler, to working in the engine room, all the way to becoming a Marine Engineer. An amazing achievement without any formal...

Mary Ellen MacKeigan Florence   It is with sadness and broken hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Ellen MacKeigan on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at the Northside Community Guest Home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bras d’Or on June 18, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Gertrude (Gillis) Boudreau. She was the beloved wife and best friend to David MacKeigan for 61 years, mother to Joanne (Harvey) LeBlanc, Vaughn (Marie) MacKeigan, Kara-Lee...

Marcella Mary MacKinnon (Fraser) (January13,1944 - July 3, 2021)   Mom grew up in Black Point and The Hill. In 1969 she and Dad moved to Bay St. Lawrence. In 1993 they bought a home in Coxheath and split their time between Coxheath and Bay St. Lawrence. Mom and Dad ran a successful fishing business. She also worked at MacDonalds store and then proceeded to work at Morrisons for many years. Mom was known as Nan and Nannie by her children and grandchildren, and Old Nannie by her...

  Frank MacLellan Meat Cove   It is with broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of Frank MacLellan, age 60, on Wednesday, June 30th, 2021, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital; surrounded by his loving family. Born on Oct 31,1960, he was the son of the late Francis MacLellan and Catherine (Fraser) MacLellan. He was predeceased by his father Francis; his brother Andy and parents in law Alex and Katie Mackinnon. Frank and Janet met in their teenage years; Janet was the...