Our Staff

Peter Vincent Walsh

The second son of Joseph A. Walsh, grandson of William J. Dooley, and great-grandson of John J. Dooley, Peter has been directing funerals in the family business for over fifty years. He started working with his father following graduation from St. Joseph's High School in North Sydney in 1973, received his professional license in 1976, and took over the operations of the firm in 1984. Since then, he has steadily grown and guided the business with consummate professionalism and acumen.

His dedication to the profession and the Northside Community have been exemplary.  He has served as president of his professional association and as chairman of the Nova Scotia Board of Registration of Embalmers and Funeral Directors. He’s been a member of the Kinsmen Club of North Sydney, the North Sydney Business Improvement and District Commission, the Northside Hospital Foundation, and the Parish Council of St. Joseph Church.

Eileen (Dunn) Walsh, Peter’s wife, has also been a mainstay at the funeral home for over twenty years as the office administrator. She has been instrumental in the personalized stationery that families have received and cherished over the past two decades. She has often been the first voice to greet you over the phone or the first face you meet upon entering the office (when she’s not out for a 10k run, of course).

Together, Peter and Eileen are proud parents of Matthew (Mary), Michael, and Laura, and grandparents to Molly and Michael. They enjoy most things together, especially time spent with family, and gathering over a good meal.

Michael Walsh

Son of Peter and Eileen Walsh, grandson of Joseph Walsh and great- grandson of W.J. Dooley – Michael is the fifth and latest generation in the Dooley legacy. He grew up living above the funeral home and spent many summers between semesters at St. F.X. University working in the business. After living abroad for many years in Italy as an English teacher, Michael has returned to the family business. He graduated from the Funeral & Allied Health program at NSCC in 2021 and has since become a fully licensed funeral director and embalmer. He is proud to continue his family’s rich legacy of serving the community in their time of need.    

Robert MacPhee

Hailing from Truro N.S., Robert has been a licensed embalmer and an integral staff member with the funeral home since 2006. For many years prior to joining our team, Robert and his wife, Susan, lived in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories, working with The Northwest Company. They now reside in North Sydney where they have raised their daughter, Lily.

Patrick O’Neill

Originally from Glace Bay, NS and currently living in Sydney Mines, NS. Patrick is a graduate of Cape Breton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies, as well as a graduate of the University of Western Ontario with a Masters of Divinity. He served for 20 years as a Catholic Priest in the Diocese of Antigonish, NS. He is now a Funeral Director and Embalmer Apprentice. Patrick is currently enrolled in the Funeral and Allied Health Services Program.

Mary Camp

The sister of Eileen Walsh and together they share the office administration duties. Mary joined the team in 2022 and has been an integral piece of the service we provide to our client families. With her husband, Lloyd, Mary is the proud parent of two children – Simon (Alana) and Aaron – as well as her darling grandchild, Poppi.    

Leonard Guy

The son of the late Sonny and Joan Guy, Lenny grew up in North Sydney although he now calls Westmount home with his wife, Darlene, and daughter Alicia. He’s now a highly valued part-time member of our team and a treasured full-time jokester.