All Obituaries

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

Patricia Horton Georges River Patricia Ann Horton, age 68, surrounded by her devoted husband and daughters, passed peacefully at her home in Georges River, Nova Scotia on Thursday, August 11, 2022. She was born on June 11, 1954 in Walkerton, Ontario to Kathleen and Ron. A loving and supporting daughter, mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend, Patricia’s life was her family. Present, patient, compassionate and kind, she always made time to listen, shared in all our joys and...

Patricia Horton Georges River Patricia Ann Horton, age 68, surrounded by her devoted husband and daughters, passed peacefully at her home in Georges River, Nova Scotia on Thursday, August 11,...

Judy Quinn North Sydney

Judith “Judy” Mae Quinn North Sydney We regret to announce the passing of Judith “Judy” Mae Quinn-Jardine age 74, on Thursday August 11, 2022 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, NS. Judy was born in North Sydney, June 12, 1948, the only daughter of Elmer “Tim” Quinn and Ann (MacNeil) Quinn of North Sydney. Judy graduated from St. F.X. University in 1969 with a B.S.A. degree and worked for the Attorney General Department in Halifax until 1970....

Judith “Judy” Mae Quinn North Sydney We regret to announce the passing of Judith “Judy” Mae Quinn-Jardine age 74, on Thursday August 11, 2022 at the Cape Breton Regional...

Joseph Enos Sampson Sydney Mines

Enos Sampson Sydney Mines It is with profound sadness that we, the family of Joseph Enos Sampson, age 76, announce his passing on Monday, August 8, 2022 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Bras d’Or on January 29, 1946, Enos was the son of the late Thomas Enos and Jane (Conway) Sampson. Enos was employed for many years as a stationary engineer at the Heavy Water Plant in Glace Bay and the Manulife Financial building in the city of Toronto until returning to Cape Breton...

Enos Sampson Sydney Mines It is with profound sadness that we, the family of Joseph Enos Sampson, age 76, announce his passing on Monday, August 8, 2022 at the Cape Breton Regional...

Mary Spencer North Sydney

Mary M. Spencer North Sydney It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mary Mathilda (White) MacDonald Spencer, on Saturday, August 22, 2020, mom passed in her 99th year (sorry Mom, your age was top secret but we are so proud of you) at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney with her loving family by her side. Born in North Sydney on April 10, 1922, Mary was the daughter of the late Ambrose and Mary Ann...

Mary M. Spencer North Sydney It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mary Mathilda (White) MacDonald Spencer, on...

Jane (Janie) Francis North Sydney

Jane “Janie” Francis North Sydney After a long and courageous battle with cancer It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mom, Jane “Janie” Harriett Francis (MacDonald) on Monday, Aug 1, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Hunt’s Island, Burgeo, NL, on March 15, 1951, Janie was the daughter of the late Gordon and Ellen MacDonald. She was a devoted member of St John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney. She was a long time...

Jane “Janie” Francis North Sydney After a long and courageous battle with cancer It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mom, Jane “Janie” Harriett...

Ronald Fraser Mill Creek

John Ronald Fraser Mill Creek, NS Our loving Dad John Ronald Fraser, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney, NS. Born in Mill Creek on August 16, 1936, he was the son of the late John and Edith (Jessome) Fraser. Dad was predeceased by his son Lennie and his brothers Bernie and Alex. Ron is survived by his daughter Linda LeBlanc, son Ron Jr. and their mother Millie Theriault; his brothers David, Walter and sister Mary. Our Dad...

John Ronald Fraser Mill Creek, NS Our loving Dad John Ronald Fraser, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney, NS. Born in Mill Creek on...

David Douglas Bras d'Or

David Douglas Bras d’Or It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David Thomas Douglas on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the age of 66, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital after a long and courageous battle with lung disease, with his wife Brenda and family by his side. Born in Sydney on June 28, 1956, he was the son of the late Curtis and Henrietta (Williams) Douglas. David recently retired as a Stevedore from Marine Atlantic after 15 years of service. He was...

David Douglas Bras d’Or It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David Thomas Douglas on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the age of 66, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital...

Todd Carey North Sydney

Todd Carey North Sydney Surrounded by those who loved him most, Todd quietly passed away on July 29, 2022, at the age of 48, after a courageous battle with cancer. Throughout the journey with his diagnosis, Todd never gave up and faced each step of the process with determination, humour, acceptance, and trust. If you were blessed enough to have known Todd, you knew he was a wonderful husband and a loving father. He was a man with an unfailing sense of humour, a giving friend who would come...

Todd Carey North Sydney Surrounded by those who loved him most, Todd quietly passed away on July 29, 2022, at the age of 48, after a courageous battle with cancer. Throughout the journey with...

Gordon MacKinnon Balls Creek

Gordon MacKinnon Balls Creek What can you say about Gordon MacKinnon. What hasn't been said about Gordon MacKinnon? Loved his family fiercely, was stubborn as all get out, hardest worker you're likely to have ever met, could make you cry or laugh at the drop of a hat and he loved a good joke. He was like a horse's hoof; hard and rough on the outside, soft on the inside. Gordon passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Gordon...

Gordon MacKinnon Balls Creek What can you say about Gordon MacKinnon. What hasn't been said about Gordon MacKinnon? Loved his family fiercely, was stubborn as all get out,...

Stanley Brothers North Sydney

STANLEY P. BROTHERS NORTH SYDNEY It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Stanley P. Brothers, age 97, on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines on December 13, 1924, he was the son of the late Philip and Catherine (MacNeil) Brothers. Dad was predeceased by his loving wife, Nora (Chisholm) Brothers in 2016, also by his brothers Arnold, Fred, Joseph in infancy, and sisters Elizabeth Barclay and Shirley...

STANLEY P. BROTHERS NORTH SYDNEY It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Stanley P. Brothers, age 97, on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the Northside General...