All Obituaries

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

Florence Best North Sydney It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Florence Edith Best on Sunday, August 11th, 2019. A few days after a warm celebration of her 80th birthday, Florence passed peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. In a revealing testament to her impact, her final hours were spent in a crowded room with two generations of family who travelled from across the country to hold her hand on her final journey. Chairs were scarce and love was...

Florence Best North Sydney It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Florence Edith Best on Sunday, August 11th, 2019. A few days after a warm celebration of her 80th...

Alexander Robinson North Sydney

Alexander Robinson North Sydney It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear brother, uncle and friend, Alex Robinson, age 67, on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in North Sydney on January 20, 1952, he was the son of the late Fredell and Ethel (Hatcher) Robinson. Alex worked for many years first as a painter alongside his father and later, in Ontario for many years before moving back home to North Sydney. He enjoyed hunting...

Alexander Robinson North Sydney It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear brother, uncle and friend, Alex Robinson, age 67, on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the Cape...

Marie Viva North Sydney

Marie Viva North Sydney It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Marie Viva age 91 on Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Northside General Hospital. Marie was the daughter of the late Hilda (Mac Dermott) and Archie Anderson. She is survived by her loving son Wayne and dear daughter in law Karen (Summerside PE) her much loved grandson Zachary (Becca) and her affectionate and loyal pupster Zoey. Marie was predeceased by her dear husband...

Marie Viva North Sydney It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Marie Viva age 91 on Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Northside General...

Sheila Pyke North Sydney

Sheila (Sheaves) Pyke North Sydney It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Sheila Alfreda Mary (Sheaves) Pyke, age 83, on Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Port Aux Basques, NL, on June 24, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Reginald and Florence (Kettle) Sheaves. Sheila was known by many. She took care of countless foster children, volunteered at the Northside Community Guest Home, loved playing cards and was frequently...

Sheila (Sheaves) Pyke North Sydney It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Sheila Alfreda Mary (Sheaves) Pyke, age 83, on Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Cape Breton...

Jacqueline Cartwright Georges River

Jacqueline Cartwright Georges River It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Jacqueline Cartwright, age 70, on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born December 17, 1948 in Toronto, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Laura (Clair) Grace. Jacqueline worked as an administrative assistant for many years with the federal government and later with...

Jacqueline Cartwright Georges River It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Jacqueline Cartwright, age 70, on...

David Harding Sydney Mines

David Harding Sydney Mines It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, uncle and friend, David Harding age 68, on Tuesday July 23, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney Mines, April 1, 1951, David was the son of the late William and Beatrice (Large) Harding. He worked for many years as a landscaper but was a man of many talents, he enjoyed carpentry, woodworking, gardening, loved the outdoors spending time in the woods, fly fishing and tying...

David Harding Sydney Mines It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, uncle and friend, David Harding age 68, on Tuesday July 23, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital,...

Kevin Paul Tompkins

Paul Tompkins North Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our father, brother, uncle and friend Paul Tompkins, age 69, on Monday July 8, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney with family by his side. Born in North Sydney, August 30, 1949, Paul was the eldest son of the late Jerome and Eileen (Higgins) Tompkins of Sydney Mines and Margaree. Paul worked as a car salesman in Sydney for over 40 years, with Tonet Chyrsler, Yazer Pontiac, May...

Paul Tompkins North Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our father, brother, uncle and friend Paul Tompkins, age 69, on Monday July 8, 2019 at the Cape...

Edward "Ned" Ingram North Sydney

Edward “Ned” Ingram North Sydney With saddened hearts and appreciation for a life well lived, we the family of Edward (Ned) Ingram, announce his passing on July 19th, 2019 at the age of 87. Ned was born on the Hunts Island, Burgeo NL, to the late Frederick and Frances (Harris) Ingram. He later moved to North Sydney where he met and married his wife of 62 years, Stella. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney. Ned was employed as a...

Edward “Ned” Ingram North Sydney With saddened hearts and appreciation for a life well lived, we the family of Edward (Ned) Ingram, announce his passing on July 19th, 2019 at...

Bruce Boutilier

Bruce Boutilier Point Edward A visitation will be held from 9 – 10 a.m. Monday July 8th, 2019, for the late Bruce Boutilier age 60, of Point Edward, in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant Street, North Sydney. Bruce passed away suddenly February 11, 2019 at his home. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jim Oliver officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Bras d’Or. Donations may be made to the...

Bruce Boutilier Point Edward A visitation will be held from 9 – 10 a.m. Monday July 8th, 2019, for the late Bruce Boutilier age 60, of Point Edward, in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107...

John Coleman North Sydney

John Coleman North Sydney It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle John Coleman, age 82, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care on Saturday, July 6, 2019. Born in North Sydney on July 25, 1936, John was the son of the late Charles and Irene Coleman. John Coleman is a name well known to anyone involved in sports, horseracing, or “The Wharf,” where you could find him with a cigar in his mouth and his...

John Coleman North Sydney It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle John Coleman, age 82, at Harbourstone...