All Obituaries

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

Shirley MacIntosh North Sydney, NS It is with sadness that the family of Shirley MacIntosh announce her passing away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Born and raised in Glace Bay NS, she was the daughter of John F. (Jack Spud) and Jeannette (Hadfield) MacDonald. After completing Grade 12 at Glace Bay High School she moved to Montreal where she trained as a Registered Nurse at the Royal Victoria Hospital and graduated in 1948. She returned to Nova Scotia where she worked primarily for the Red...

Shirley MacIntosh North Sydney, NS It is with sadness that the family of Shirley MacIntosh announce her passing away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Born and raised in Glace Bay NS, she was the...

Florence Morrison

Florence Morrison North Sydney It is with a deep sense of loss we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, Florence (Reid) Morrison, age 98, on Wednesday August 15, 2018 at the Miners Memorial Manor, Sydney Mines. Born in North Sydney on March 8, 1920, Florence was the daughter of the late William and Violet (St. Croix) Reid. Florence had a zest for life and a strong personal faith which was apparent to all who had met her. She studied to be a teacher...

Florence Morrison North Sydney It is with a deep sense of loss we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, Florence (Reid) Morrison, age 98, on Wednesday...

George "Brother" Forrest

George “Brother” Forrest North Sydney With heartfelt sadness, we the family, announce the passing of our beloved father, George "Brother" David Forrest, age 84 on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at the Northside General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney Mines on May 31, 1934, George was the son of the late Mary Matilda (MacDonald) and George Forrest. Dad was a very hard worker. He was a coal miner employed with Devco for 40...

George “Brother” Forrest North Sydney With heartfelt sadness, we the family, announce the passing of our beloved father, George "Brother" David Forrest, age 84 on...

Mary Day

Mary Ann Day North Sydney It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, Mary Ann Day, age 85, on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Feme, NL, on August 10, 1933, she was the daughter of the late George and Doris (Baker) Evans. Mary Ann was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed baking, knitting, puzzle books and spending time at the campground with her...

Mary Ann Day North Sydney It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, Mary Ann Day, age 85, on...

Walter Johnston

Walter Charles Johnston North Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Charles Johnston on Monday, July 30, 2018, at the age of 89, after a courageous battle with Parkinson Disease. Born in North Sydney on January 7, 1929, to the late James and Carrie (Newman) Johnston. Walter worked for Marine Atlantic for 53 years. A quiet, gentle man who enjoyed a good laugh, listening to his music and conversations over a cup of tea and sweet. His greatest joy...

Walter Charles Johnston North Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Charles Johnston on Monday, July 30, 2018, at the age of 89, after a courageous...

Brenda Jessome

Brenda Jessica Jessome Florence It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, wife, grandmother, sister and aunt. Brenda passed away on July 29, 2018 at the age of 68. Born in Florence, Brenda was the daughter of the late Stanfield and Gertrude (Nicholson) Jessome. Brenda was a member of Holy Family Parish. She volunteered with St. Vincent de Paul and the Florence Council. Brenda is survived by her loving husband Cameron, her precious daughter Valerie...

Brenda Jessica Jessome Florence It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, wife, grandmother, sister and aunt. Brenda passed away on July 29, 2018 at the age of...

Patrick MacLeod

Patrick W. MacLeod Bras d’Or It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Patrick Wayne MacLeod age 68, beloved father, proud grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, on Thursday July 26, 2018 at his home in Bras d’Or. Patrick was born in North Sydney, August 16, 1949, he was the son of the late John James and Katherine (Swan) MacLeod. In his younger years he worked away on the Great Lake boats, later at the Sydney Steel Plant and then as a welder with...

Patrick W. MacLeod Bras d’Or It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Patrick Wayne MacLeod age 68, beloved father, proud grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, on...

Vivian Joyce Hannem Moffatt

Vivian Joyce Hannem Moffatt North Sydney It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Vivian Joyce Moffatt on Wednesday July 25th, 2018 at Miner’s Memorial Manor, Sydney Mines, NS. Born in North Sydney on April 21,1934, Joyce was the daughter of the late Capt. Wallace and Frances Myalls. Joyce will be remembered by family and friends for her kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity. She was very much a “straight shooter” and never hid...

Vivian Joyce Hannem Moffatt North Sydney It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Vivian Joyce Moffatt on Wednesday July 25th, 2018 at Miner’s Memorial Manor,...

Sadie Burt

Sadie (Burton) Burt North Sydney It is with sorrow we announce the unexpected death of Sadie Burt, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, on Monday, July 23, 2018, at the Northside General Hospital. She died just days after celebrating her 97th birthday with her family. Born in Anderson’s Cove, NL, on July 18, 1921, Sadie was the daughter of her beloved parents, Rebecca (Bond) and Thomas Burton. She was an active member of St. John the Baptist Anglican...

Sadie (Burton) Burt North Sydney It is with sorrow we announce the unexpected death of Sadie Burt, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, on Monday, July 23, 2018, at the...

William Day

William “Bill” Day Bible Hill/North Sydney It is with sadness we announce the sudden passing of our brother, uncle and friend, William Matthew “Bill” Day, age 71, on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at his residence in Bible Hill. Born in North Sydney on October 4, 1946, Bill was the son of the late Fred and Margaret (Todd) Day. For many years he was employed at Woolco and recently a sales representative for ADT Home Security. Bill was a former baseball...

William “Bill” Day Bible Hill/North Sydney It is with sadness we announce the sudden passing of our brother, uncle and friend, William Matthew “Bill” Day, age 71,...