All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy Quinn at the Northside General Hospital on March 3, 2026 at the age of 71. Born on July 17, 1954 in North Sydney, he was the son the late Sidney and Mary (Allen) Quinn. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters Sheila and Ann and brothers Andrew (in infancy), Michael, Patty, Dennis and Chickie. He is survived by his brother Kevin (Gail) as well as many nieces and nephews.  He lived his younger years at the ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend, Bruce Tizzard, age 78, on Thursday February 26, 2026 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, following a brief illness. Born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, July 26, 1947, Bruce was the son of the late Walter and Annie Ida (Strange) Tizzard. He was employed for many years as a carpenter. Bruce enjoyed fishing, painting and was a “self-proclaimed” ...

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Jeanette Marie Boutilier on February 25, 2026, at Cara House in the Northside Guest Home at the age of 90. Born on May 11, 1935, in Sydney Mines, Jeanette was the daughter of the late John and Esther (Dalton) Young. A tower of strength and a pillar of love; Mom walked with the universe on her shoulders and made it look like a pair of wings. She held so many wonderful qualities, she was a devoted mother but her role as a grandmother ...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Victor Carl Sakalauskas, age 76, on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Born in Sydney Mines on March 7, 1949, he was the son of the late George and Pearl (Rogers) Smith.  Victor began his career as a medic in the military and continued in the Prince Mines for 16 years.  He began a hobby of writing fiction and poetry and became a published author.  He loved the outdoors - snow shoeing and cross-country skiing in winter and kayaking in ...

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, Margaret Gail Parsons, age 75, on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Northside General Hospital. Born in North Sydney on April 7, 1950, Gail was the daughter of the late William and Mary (White) MacDonald Spencer.   Gail dedicated many years to her work in office administration, beginning with CBRTGW Local #285, later spending ten years working in Western Canada. She finished her ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eric Brent Courtney of North Sydney on February 23, 2026 at the age of 64. Born in North Sydney, on August 7, 1961, Brent was predeceased by his parents, Eric and Jessie Courtney and his sisters Alma Kent and Frances Chisholm. Brent is survived by and will be lovingly remembered by his two daughters, Erica (Colton) and Lindsay (Sam), his cherished grandchildren Lily, Izzie, and Addie. His cat Cat-E, as well as his many beloved ...

After a life well lived, Hughie Moore left this world on February 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Born in Sydney Mines on March 11, 1944, he was the son of the late Stanley and Rhodena (MacMullin) Moore of Sydney Mines. Hughie is survived by his loving wife, Bernice (Blagdon) Moore, sons Neil (Kimberly) and Thomas (Buffy). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Connor (Samantha), Liam, Jacob and Jesse, great grandchildren River and Ridge. He also leaves behind ...

We regret to announce the death of Evelyn Christine MacRitchie, R.N., age 94, which occurred on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck. Born in Englishtown on May 1, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Simon and Marion (Buchanan) MacRitchie. Evelyn is survived by her sisters, Katherine Robinson, Angie Smith and Ishbel (Dave) Hatcher. She is also survived by eight nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she is predeceased by brothers-in-law ...

It is with great sadness and gratitude that we announce the sudden passing of Earl Winslow Johnstone on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Born in North Sydney on June 6, 1925 he was the son of the Lloyd McKnight and Louise (Bedwin) Johnstone. Blessed with good health and longevity he reached the age of 100 years old, living his childhood, youth and adulthood on the family farm. Earl and his late wife, Yvonne shared 74 years of marriage. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John Ruben Malcolm, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, age of 56, at his home surrounded by his family in Florence. Born in New Glasgow on July 18, 1969. He was the son of the late Johnny Hawkins and Audrey Malcolm of French River. John is survived by his partner Sheila Patey, son John Eric Malcolm, sister Ann Simpson, cousin Neila Malcolm and grandsons Eric and Julian. John was a very giving and generous person. He would think ...