All Obituaries

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

Peter Joseph O’Quinn North Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Joseph O‘Quinn of North Sydney. Peter, the son of the late John and Jeanette (MacAllister) O’Quinn, was born October 14, 1926 and left us peacefully on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 91. Peter was predeceased by Theresa, his devoted wife of 65 years, daughters Patricia and Brenda, sons Hugh and Patrick, sisters Mary and...

Peter Joseph O’Quinn North Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Joseph O‘Quinn of North Sydney. Peter, the son of the late John and...

Georgia Allen

Georgia A. (Ross) Allen North Sydney Georgia Aileen (Ross) Allen passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by her loving family. Affectionately known to her family and friends as "Georgie" she was formerly a resident of Central Court Homes and Allen Drive, North Sydney. Georgia was a lifelong member and supporter of Calvary Baptist Church. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Wharton and Alexia...

Georgia A. (Ross) Allen North Sydney Georgia Aileen (Ross) Allen passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by her loving...

Wanda Keeping

Wanda Keeping 86 North Sydney With heavy hearts and deep sadness, we the family announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Wanda Joan Keeping, age 86, on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Northside General Hospital with her daughter by her side. Wanda is now reunited with her parents Irene & John Piehl, her sisters Marilyn MacNeil & Maisie Piehl and her loving husband of over fifty years Bill Keeping and their son Terry Keeping. She was born and spent her life in North...

Wanda Keeping 86 North Sydney With heavy hearts and deep sadness, we the family announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Wanda Joan Keeping, age 86, on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at...

Mary Catherine MacLean

Mary Catherine “Cassie” MacLean 70 Shenacadie We, the family regret to announce the passing of Cassie MacLean, age 70, on Friday, June 8, 2018 at her home. Born in Sydney on April 5, 1948, Cassie was the daughter of Lucy (Currie) MacKenzie and the late Dan MacKenzie. She worked for a number of years in housekeeping at the Cove Guest Home in Sydney and also a housekeeper for other people in the community. Cassie was a member of St. Barra’s...

Mary Catherine “Cassie” MacLean 70 Shenacadie We, the family regret to announce the passing of Cassie MacLean, age 70, on Friday, June 8, 2018 at her home. Born in...

Amy Boutilier

Amy C. Boutilier 39 North Sydney With broken hearts and deep sadness, we the family announce the sudden passing of our beautiful daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Amy Corrine Boutilier, age 39, on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Born in North Sydney on March 13, 1979, Amy was the daughter of Peter and Corrine (MacDonald) Boutilier. She graduated from Memorial High School and continued her studies at Cape Breton University...

Amy C. Boutilier 39 North Sydney With broken hearts and deep sadness, we the family announce the sudden passing of our beautiful daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Amy...

Margie MacNeil

Mary Margaret “Margie” MacNeil North Sydney It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, great-aunt and friend, Margaret “Margie” MacNeil, age 84, on Friday, June 8, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, following a brief illness. Born in North Sydney on September 30, 1933, Margie was the daughter of the late Emmanuel and Mary Jane (Gaulton) Gallop. She worked at the Keltic Lodge in Ingonish...

Mary Margaret “Margie” MacNeil North Sydney It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, great-aunt and friend,...

Elizabeth "Hilda" Harrietha

Photo Elizabeth “Hilda” Harrietha Mill Creek It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of our beloved mother, Hilda Harrietha, on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, two days prior to her 93rd birthday. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her devoted family. Born on June 8, 1925, Hilda was the daughter of the late Peter and Helen (LeBlanc) Thurbide of Alder Point. On October 29, 1946, Hilda married “the love of her life”, Alphonse...

Photo Elizabeth “Hilda” Harrietha Mill Creek It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of our beloved mother, Hilda Harrietha, on Wednesday, June 6, 2018,...

Patricia Edwards

Patricia A. Edwards The Cove Guest Home, Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia A. Edwards, age 73, on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at The Cove Guest Home, Sydney, after a lengthy illness. Patricia was born on July 22, 1944 to the late Blanche (LeBlanc) and David McDougall of Sydney Mines, NS. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Cyril Edwards, her son David Edwards, her sister Gloria McDougall and her brother David...

Patricia A. Edwards The Cove Guest Home, Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia A. Edwards, age 73, on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at The Cove Guest Home,...

Robert "Bob" Phillips

Robert “Bob” Phillips 78 Boularderie Center, NS It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Russell Phillips age 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the Northside General Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Whitney Pier, May 25, 1940, Bob was the son of the late Cecil and Margaret (Phillips) Phillips. He began working as a printer 61 years ago with...

Robert “Bob” Phillips 78 Boularderie Center, NS It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Russell Phillips age 78, beloved husband,...

John MacKenzie

John Wayne MacKenzie 70 Sydney It is with sadness that we announce the passing of John Richard Wayne MacKenzie age 70, on Saturday June 2, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. John Wayne was born in Sydney Mine on October 7, 1947 and was raised by the MacKinnon family of Bay St. Lawrence. He has been a resident of Breton Ability Centre, Sydney for the past 20 years. John Wayne loved wearing cowboy hats, listening to country music and watching western...

John Wayne MacKenzie 70 Sydney It is with sadness that we announce the passing of John Richard Wayne MacKenzie age 70, on Saturday June 2, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional...