All Obituaries

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

Photo David Hugh MacDonald Coxheath/North Sydney It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of David Hugh MacDonald, 67, loving husband, father, grandfather and dear son, brother, uncle and friend, on Thursday September 21, 2017. David died peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Mulgrave on October 18, 1949, David was the son of Teresa (Ryan) MacDonald and the late Hugh “Sonny”...

Photo David Hugh MacDonald Coxheath/North Sydney It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of David Hugh MacDonald, 67, loving husband, father, grandfather and dear son,...

Bernadette Merritt

M. Bernadette “Bernie” Merritt Sydney Mines It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear sister, aunt and friend, Bernie Merritt, age 98, on Sunday, September 17, 2017, at the Northside Community Guest Home. Born in Sydney Mines on July 4, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Hillary J. and Adele (Babineau) Merritt. Bernie worked as a governess in her younger years before joining the Canadian Women Army Corps (CWAC)...

M. Bernadette “Bernie” Merritt Sydney Mines It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear sister, aunt and friend, Bernie Merritt, age 98, on Sunday, September...

Donald Mulley

Donald W. Mulley Florence It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the sudden passing of Donald Wilkie Mulley, age 59, beloved father, grandfather, companion, brother, uncle and friend, on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Born in Sydney Mines on August 9, 1958, Donald was the son of the late William and Catherine (Wilkie) Mulley. He was employed with the Utility Service of the Cape Breton...

Donald W. Mulley Florence It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the sudden passing of Donald Wilkie Mulley, age 59, beloved father, grandfather, companion, brother, uncle and friend, on...

Mary Rosella MacDonald

Rosella MacDonald 98 North Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rosella MacDonald, age 98, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great-grandmother on Tuesday September 12, 2017 at the Northside Community Guest Home. Born in North Sydney on July 1, 1919, Rosella was a daughter of the late Harold and Elizabeth (McCarthy) Bennett. She was a beautiful lady who was very proud of how she kept her home and garden...

Rosella MacDonald 98 North Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rosella MacDonald, age 98, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great...

Mary Joan Beaton

Mary Joan Beaton Leitches Creek With deepest sorrow, the family of Mary Joan Beaton, regret to announce her passing on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Northside General Hospital with family by her side. Born in Beechmont, she was the daughter of the late D.J. and Mary (MacDonald) MacKenzie. Following Sydney Academy, Joan attended Provincial Normal College and then taught in a one-room school house for several years, before leaving to start...

Mary Joan Beaton Leitches Creek With deepest sorrow, the family of Mary Joan Beaton, regret to announce her passing on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Northside General Hospital...

Kevin Donovan

Kevin T. “Dabber” Donovan 41 Sydney Mines With heavy hearts, we the family announce the sudden passing of Kevin Thomas “Dabber” Donovan, age 41 years, beloved son, father, brother, uncle and nephew on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Born in Sydney Mines on January 19, 1976, he was the son of Harold Donovan and the late Lillian (Keigan) Donovan. Kevin enjoyed biking, playing baseball and spending time...

Kevin T. “Dabber” Donovan 41 Sydney Mines With heavy hearts, we the family announce the sudden passing of Kevin Thomas “Dabber” Donovan, age 41...

Catherine Tobin

Catherine E. Tobin 85 Sydney Mines / North Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Catherine Eunice Tobin age 85, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt, on Wednesday September 6, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Catherine was born August 13, 1932 in North Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Hubert and Elizabeth (McCormick) Boutilier. She lived for many years on...

Catherine E. Tobin 85 Sydney Mines / North Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Catherine Eunice Tobin age 85, beloved mother, grandmother, great...

John Reid Jr.

John B. Reid 43 North Sydney/Guelph It is with great sadness and broken hearts that, we, the family regret to announce the passing of a wonderful son, brother, father, uncle and friend, John Brian Reid Jr. on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 in Guelph, Ontario. Born on May 22, 1974 in North Sydney, NS. He is survived by his loving parents John and Laura Reid (Scott), North Sydney, sister Tanya (Adam), Sydney, daughter Kaitlyn Robinson and son Jordon Robinson,...

John B. Reid 43 North Sydney/Guelph It is with great sadness and broken hearts that, we, the family regret to announce the passing of a wonderful son, brother, father, uncle and...

Roy Morrison

Roy D. Morrison 92 Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roy Daniel Morrison age 92, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, on Thursday August 31, 2017 at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Wentworth Court, Sydney. Roy was born February 25, 1925 in Howie Centre, he was the son of the late Roderick and Katie Ann (MacKillop) Morrison. He helped run the family farm in Howie Centre until his...

Roy D. Morrison 92 Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roy Daniel Morrison age 92, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, on Thursday...

Calvin Edmunds

Calvin “Wiggy” Edmunds 87 Millville It is with broken hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father, grandfather, brother and friend, Calvin Edmunds, age 87, on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at home with his loving family by his side. Born in North Sydney on December 29, 1929, he was the loving son of the late Edward and Alfreda (Pyke) Edmunds. Dad worked at Municipal Ready Mix running...

Calvin “Wiggy” Edmunds 87 Millville It is with broken hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father, grandfather, brother...