All Obituaries

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

Ronald Earl Eavis North Sydney We, the family of Ron Eavis, age 77, are saddened to announce the passing of our husband, father, brother and uncle on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the Irish Cove wing of Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility. Born in North Sydney on August 6, 1941, Ron was the son of Clayton and Margaret (Strickland) Eavis. Back in the day, Dad was an avid fisherman and hunter. Many happy days were spent roaming the woods of Middle River with...

Ronald Earl Eavis North Sydney We, the family of Ron Eavis, age 77, are saddened to announce the passing of our husband, father, brother and uncle on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the Irish...

John Johnson Birch Grove

John J. Johnson North Sydney It is with deepest sadness that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of John James Johnson, age 75, on Thursday, February 21, 2019, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. Born in Birch Grove, May 11, 1943, John was the eldest son of the late John James “Jack” and Janet (MacDonald) Johnson. John was a historian and a self published author having written a history book ‘“The Right Spirit” A History of Birch...

John J. Johnson North Sydney It is with deepest sadness that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of John James Johnson, age 75, on Thursday, February 21, 2019, surrounded by his...

Sarah Bishop North Sydney

Sarah Eliza Bishop North Sydney We, the family of Sarah Eliza Bishop, are heartbroken to announce the peaceful passing of our mother, grandmother, sister and aunt on Monday, February 18, 2019, at the An Cala unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Jacques Fontaine, Newfoundland, on November 4, 1931, Sarah was the daughter of the late John and Jessie (Hatch) Johnson. Sara lived on Peppett Street, North Sydney with her daughter Olive, who was her faithful caregiver. ...

Sarah Eliza Bishop North Sydney We, the family of Sarah Eliza Bishop, are heartbroken to announce the peaceful passing of our mother, grandmother, sister and aunt on Monday, February 18, 2019,...

Doris Hayman-Dennis North Sydney

Doris Hayman-Dennis North Sydney It is with broken hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, Doris Hayman-Dennis, at the age of 83, on Monday, February 18, 2019 at the Northside Community Guest Home. Born in Isle aux Morts, Newfoundland, on November 12, 1935, Doris was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Lillington) LeFrense. She was faithful to St. John Anglican Church in North...

Doris Hayman-Dennis North Sydney It is with broken hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt,...

Marcella Gillis North Sydney

Marcella M. Gillis North Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marcella Mary Gillis, age 94, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, on Thursday February 14, 2019 at the Northside Community Guest Home. Born in North Sydney on September 30, 1924, Marcella was the daughter of the late Emmanuel and Mary Jane (Gaulton) Gallop. She was employed for many years as a registered nurse at the Northside Community Guest Home until her...

Marcella M. Gillis North Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marcella Mary Gillis, age 94, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, on Thursday...

Derek MacPhee Upper Leitches Creek

Derek Charles MacPhee Upper Leitches Creek It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Derek Charles MacPhee, 54, on Thursday, February 14th, 2019, at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Derek was born in New Waterford on January 4th, 1965. He boarded a flight to Toronto at age 15 and later met and married his high school sweetheart. Derek was the best husband, father, and “Pop Pop” a family could...

Derek Charles MacPhee Upper Leitches Creek It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Derek Charles MacPhee, 54, on Thursday, February 14th, 2019, at home, surrounded by...

Winnifred Haley North Sydney

Winnifred M. Haley North Sydney It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our angel, Winnifred “Winnie” Margaret Haley, age 88, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Northside Community Guest Home. Born in North Sydney on December 15, 1930, Winnie was the daughter of the late Brooks and Maggie Devoe. She was a devout member of St. Joseph Church, North Sydney and a faithful member of...

Winnifred M. Haley North Sydney It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our angel, Winnifred “Winnie” Margaret Haley, age 88, our beloved mother,...

Bruce Boutilier Point Edward

Bruce Boutilier Point Edward It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of our brother and uncle, Lawrence Bruce Boutilier, age 60, on Monday, February 11, 2019 at his home. Born in Sydney on August 27, 1958, Bruce was the son of the late Lawrence and Catherine (Cummings) Boutilier. Bruce was employed as an electrician, his most recent job was at the Bruce Power Plant in Port Elgin, Ontario. He enjoyed the outdoors, riding the trials on his all terrain vehicle with his...

Bruce Boutilier Point Edward It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of our brother and uncle, Lawrence Bruce Boutilier, age 60, on Monday, February 11, 2019 at his home. Born in...

Francis O'Toole North Sydney

Francis J.J. O’Toole North Sydney We the family are very saddened and heartbroken to announce the peaceful passing of Francis John Joseph O’Toole, our dear father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle, on Friday February 8, 2019 at the Northside General Hospital, surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren. Born in Point Tupper, June 26, 1930, Francis was the son of the late Joseph Henry and Marguerite O’Toole. Dad was a very kind and generous man,...

Francis J.J. O’Toole North Sydney We the family are very saddened and heartbroken to announce the peaceful passing of Francis John Joseph O’Toole, our dear father, grandfather, great...

Lydia Pitts North Sydney

Lydia W. Pitts North Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lydia Winnifred Pitts, age 64, after a short battle with cancer, on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by her family and close friends. Born in Stellarton, on March 25, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Kathleen (Hoare) Pitts. Lydia enjoyed her computer games, watching her favourite television program “Coronation Street”, going to...

Lydia W. Pitts North Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lydia Winnifred Pitts, age 64, after a short battle with cancer, on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the Cape...