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W. J. Dooley Funeral Service Ltd.
| 107 Pleasant St
| North Sydney, NS B2A 1L9
| Tel: 1-902-794-3418

Philip Eavis Leitches Creek It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Philip Douglas Eavis, age 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend on Monday July 19, 2021 at his home. Born in North Sydney, on August 23, 1942, Phil was the son of the late Clayton and Margaret (Strickland) Eavis. He was employed in construction as a pipefitter and steamfitter for many years. He was a member of Local #682 Pipefitters & Steamfitters Union. Phil...

Philip Eavis Leitches Creek It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Philip Douglas Eavis, age 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend on...

Roy Pond North Sydney

Roy Harvey Pond North Sydney It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Roy H. Pond, age 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend, on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at the Cape Breton Regional hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Twillingate, NL he was the son of the late Harvey and Lily (Price) Pond. Roy had been employed as a steward aboard the CNR boats and later as ship’s carpenter with Marine Atlantic, retiring...

Roy Harvey Pond North Sydney It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Roy H. Pond, age 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend, on...

Mary Colleen MacNeil North Sydney

Colleen MacNeil Bras d’Or It is with profound sadness that we announce Colleen (MacCormack) MacNeil passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July, 15, 2021, following a brief illness. Colleen grew up in a close and loving family in Whitney Pier. She was the daughter of the late Colin and Christina (Gillis) MacCormack. She is survived by her son, James (Bernadette) Bras d’Or, daughter Mary Beth (Kevin) Walker, Inverness; seven grandchildren, Haley,...

Colleen MacNeil Bras d’Or It is with profound sadness that we announce Colleen (MacCormack) MacNeil passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July, 15, 2021,...

Philip Murray Ross Ferry

Philip Murray Ross Ferry, It is with sadness we announce Philip Robert Murray, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney. He was born in North Sydney on July 5, 1935, the eldest child of Roy and Olive (Amey) Murray. He is survived by his son Alan and daughter-in-law Vickie Siscoe (Halifax); brothers Roy (Catherine) Murray, Thunder Bay, Gerald Murray (Marilyn Denny), Kentville, Roland (Janet) Murray, Dartmouth, and sisters Sheila (Ronald)...

Philip Murray Ross Ferry, It is with sadness we announce Philip Robert Murray, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney. He was born in North Sydney...

James Gerard MacTaggart North Sydney

James Gerard MacTaggart North Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Gerard MacTaggart, age 68, on Monday, July 12, 2021 after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born in North Sydney on October 20, 1952, Gerard was the son of the late Johnston “Dontey” and Frances (Devison) MacTaggart. Gerard was well known for his skills and knowledge as a mechanic. Chances are that at any given...

James Gerard MacTaggart North Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Gerard MacTaggart, age 68, on Monday,...

Blanche Jackman North Sydney

Blanche Jackman North Sydney It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, Blanche Mary Jackman at the age of 98, on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at the Northside Community Guest Home. Born in Grand Falls, Newfoundland on April 2, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Mary (McCarthy) Duke. For a number of years Blanche was employed at the Metropolitan Store in North Sydney. She was a member of St. Joseph Church, North Sydney,...

Blanche Jackman North Sydney It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, Blanche Mary Jackman at the age of 98, on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at the...

Marjorie Merrill North Sydney

Marjorie (Scott) Merrill December 9, 1929 - July 6, 2021 We regret to announce the peaceful passing of Marjorie Merrill, age 91, at the Northside Community Guest Home on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Born in Dominion on December 9, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Eric and Florence (MacPherson) Scott. Prior to her marriage, Marjorie was employed as a telephone operator but spent most of her life as a homemaker in Dominion, Boularderie and Sydney; which was her true vocation. In her...

Marjorie (Scott) Merrill December 9, 1929 - July 6, 2021 We regret to announce the peaceful passing of Marjorie Merrill, age 91, at the Northside Community Guest Home on Tuesday, July 6,...

Byron Penny North Sydney

Byron Penny North Sydney It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden death of our beloved husband, father, brother and good friend, Byron Paul Penny, 73, on Wednesday July 7th. Byron was the fourth child of Ambrose and Mary (Barnes) Penny. Byron lived the first years of his life in North Sydney, and briefly lived in Bedford where he worked at the bank. In 1972 he took a chance picking up a hitchhiker, not knowing that choice would change his life for the better. Fast forward...

Byron Penny North Sydney It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden death of our beloved husband, father, brother and good friend, Byron Paul Penny, 73, on Wednesday July 7th. Byron...

James "Jim" Kelly Sydney

James “Jim” Kelly Sydney It is with the reluctant understanding that all things must pass, that we sadly announce the passing of James Colin Kelly (Jim) after a long journey with Parkinson’s on Friday, July 2, 2021, at the An Cala Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Jim was born in North Sydney on July 23, 1943, to the late Francis and Evelyn (née Reid) Kelly. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Joanne (née...

James “Jim” Kelly Sydney It is with the reluctant understanding that all things must pass, that we sadly announce the passing of James Colin Kelly (Jim) after a long journey with...

Clayton Carter North Sydney

Clayton Carter North Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Clayton George Carter, age 88, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Green’s Pond, Newfoundland on January 31, 1933, he was the son of the late James and Maude (Keeping) Carter. Clayton was employed with CN Marine and later Marine Atlantic retiring in 1985 after almost 40 years of...

Clayton Carter North Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Clayton George Carter, age 88, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, on Sunday,...