All Obituaries

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

William A. “Bill” Quirk North Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Alexander “Bill” Quirk age 66, beloved companion, father, brother, uncle and friend on Friday, October 5, 2018, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in North Sydney, November 6, 1951, Bill was the son of the late Michael and Marguerite (King) Quirk. Bill resided in Florence for more than 40 years, raising his family there and building life-long...

William A. “Bill” Quirk North Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Alexander “Bill” Quirk age 66, beloved companion, father, brother,...

Calvin Nippard North Sydney

Calvin Nippard North Sydney It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Calvin Phillip “Nipper” Nippard age 69, on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at the Northside General Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Calvin was born in Lewisporte, Newfoundland, May 29, 1949, he was the son of the late Alexander and Nora (Burry) Nippard. He was employed for a number of years as a fisherman. Calvin is survived by his wife Rebecca “Becky” (McGean), his children Joanne...

Calvin Nippard North Sydney It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Calvin Phillip “Nipper” Nippard age 69, on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at the Northside General...

Gladys Covin North Sydney

COVIN, GLADYS MARY (NEE POWER) North Sydney It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother Gladys Mary Covin, age 86, on Thursday October 4, 2018 at Harbourstone Enhanced Care (St. Anne’s Bay), Sydney NS where she had resided since April of 2017. Gladys was born in North Sydney on March 21, 1932, where she resided until December of 1990 when she moved to British Columbia to live with her son David and family. She eventually returned to her Cape Breton...

COVIN, GLADYS MARY (NEE POWER) North Sydney It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother Gladys Mary Covin, age 86, on Thursday October 4, 2018 at Harbourstone Enhanced Care...

Wanda Whitty Alder Point

Wanda M. Whitty Alder Point It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we, the family of Wanda Marie Royal-Whitty, age 47, announce her passing on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Ingonish Beach on May 20, 1971, Wanda was the daughter of the late Leona Royal and raised by her grandparents, the late Thomas and Rachel Whitty. In her short life, Wanda was a great friend to many. She enjoyed watching her favorite TV shows Forensic Files and...

Wanda M. Whitty Alder Point It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we, the family of Wanda Marie Royal-Whitty, age 47, announce her passing on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the Cape...

Gordon MacDonald North Sydney

Gordon MacDonald North Sydney With sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our father, brother, uncle and friend Gordon MacDonald, age 78, on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Bras d’Or, on February 20, 1940, Gordon was the son of the late John Robert and Helen Monica (Gracie) MacDonald. He worked for many years as a bus driver and custodian for the Northside Victoria School Board until his retirement. Gordon was an avid...

Gordon MacDonald North Sydney With sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our father, brother, uncle and friend Gordon MacDonald, age 78, on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the Cape Breton...

Lucy MacKenzie

Lucy Mary MacKenzie Pipers Cove Our hearts are aching today with the loss of our mother, Lucy Mary MacKenzie, age 100, who passed away Friday, September 28, 2018, at home surrounded by her family. Born on April 15, 1918 in MacAdams Lake, she was the daughter of the late Catherine (MacIntyre) and Dougall Currie. Lucy resided in Benacadie West for many years with her late husband Dan MacKenzie, before moving to Pipers Cove. Lucy will be sadly missed by her family; her four sons, John...

Lucy Mary MacKenzie Pipers Cove Our hearts are aching today with the loss of our mother, Lucy Mary MacKenzie, age 100, who passed away Friday, September 28, 2018, at home surrounded by her...

Brian MacLellan Kempt Head

Brian J. MacLellan Kempt Head It is with overwhelming sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend Brian MacLellan, age 56, on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Halifax Infirmary, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Glace Bay on September 23, 1961, Brian was the son of Roy and Donna (Doyle) MacLellan of Glace Bay. Besides his parents, Brian is survived by his loving wife Thea...

Brian J. MacLellan Kempt Head It is with overwhelming sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend Brian...

Veronica McInnis Georges River

Veronica Catherine (Norris) McInnis Georges River It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Veronica Catherine McInnis, age 84, on September 24, 2018. She passed away peacefully at her home in Georges River with her family by her side after a brief illness. Vonnie was born on January 1, 1934, in Florence, NS. She was the wife of the late Elmer McInnis and the daughter of the late George and Catherine (Jessome) Norris. She is survived by her children;...

Veronica Catherine (Norris) McInnis Georges River It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Veronica Catherine McInnis, age 84, on September 24, 2018. She...

Mary Theresa Jesty

Theresa Jesty Halifax/North Sydney Mary Theresa Jesty, of North Sydney passed away on April 5, 2018 at the age of 81. Born in North Sydney, Theresa was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Clark) Richards. Theresa spent her time sipping Diet Pepsi, collecting angel ornaments and socializing with her gal pals in North Sydney. She loved country music, singing in the choir and extreme decorating at Christmas time. Theresa will be forever remembered by her family and...

Theresa Jesty Halifax/North Sydney Mary Theresa Jesty, of North Sydney passed away on April 5, 2018 at the age of 81. Born in North Sydney, Theresa was the daughter of the late George and...

James "Buck" Hickey Long Island

James William “Buck” Hickey North Sydney James William “Buck” Hickey, age 81, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Northside General Hospital. Born in North Sydney on November 26, 1936, he was the son of the late Pius and Emma (Hawley) Hickey. Buck worked at Marine Atlantic in North Sydney until his retirement. He was actively involved in hockey for most of his life as a player and as a coach. He is survived by his wife Alice...

James William “Buck” Hickey North Sydney James William “Buck” Hickey, age 81, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Northside General Hospital. Born in...