With broken hearts, we announce the death of Valerie Patterson, of Ross Ferry.  Valerie Patterson was, quite simply, a force of nature. A cool salty wave on the Brasd’Or? A bright, spark-spitting backyard bonfire? A hurricane gale who’d tear the features right off your face if you weren’t careful? Yep. All of the above, and so much more.  Countless kids in North Sydney and Boularderie have stories about their year (or years) spent under the wing of ‘Mrs. ...

With profound sadness at the unexpected passing of Dad, we share with many others the love and respect held for an exceptional man. Bill was born on June 27, 1934, in the MacLeod homestead in Cape North to Margaret Rachel (née MacLeod) Gwynn and Edward (Ed) William Gwynn. His friendly, loving, and giving personality left an undeniable mark on all who knew him. He loved to hear and tell stories in the Cape Breton tradition. His memory for events and people was amazing, as well as his ...

 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Chris, who passed on March 5th at the age of 61 in Halifax, NS. Chris was born on July 30th, 1964 in Black Point to George MacLellan and Danena MacKinnon.  He grew up in Meat Cove where he developed a love for family and the outdoors. He was known for his sense of humor, spirit of generosity, and his love of telling tall tales. Chris enjoyed camping, fishing, ...

There are no words to describe the sorrow and pain we feel on the passing of our precious mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. So many have been waiting for her, with the first in line being her loving husband, Hughie. Mary was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (White) and Charles Gouthro of North Sydney. Besides her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Agnes Egan; her brothers, John, Art, Fred, Arnold, and Jerry; her parents-in-law, William and Mary ...

LINDA DIANE SMITH, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and Nana—a woman of many titles—passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, in Neil’s Harbour, NS. Linda was born on May 13, 1967, in Neil’s Harbour. Her loving and giving personality left an undeniable mark on all who knew her. She dedicated her life to her children, especially her grandchildren, who were the light of her life. She spent most of her life caring for many children, loving each in their own ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Darren Peter Hopkins. Darren passed away peacefully in the palliative care unit at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax, on February 19th 2026.   Born on April 4th, 1965 in Sydney Mines, Cape Breton. Darren was the beloved son of Pat Hopkins and the late Peter Hopkins. He was the husband of Debbie Hopkins (Martell) and a proud father to his sons, Matthew and Nick, who meant the world to him. He was a dear brother to Brent ...

It is with broken hearts and deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Thomas “Tommy” Blair Bonar on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born on April 13, 1958, in Millville, Tommy was a proud Cape Bretoner through and through. From a young age, he found his stride on the ice, playing competitive hockey and travelling throughout the province with various teams. Those years were filled with early mornings, long road trips, and plenty of ...

We regret to announce the passing of William Archibald MacDonald (“Hoof”) on February 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in North Sydney, William was the son of the late William and Miriam (Hayward) MacDonald. Dad was a coal miner who worked in the mines for over 35 years, providing faithfully for his family and taking great pride in his hard work. He was a devoted member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, where he served on a number of committees over the ...

Nancy ♥️ Nancy Anne LeBlanc, 67, of Groves Point, passed into God’s loving arms on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Alder Point, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Florence McNeil and the daughter-in-law of the late Gerald and Theresa LeBlanc. After graduating from Memorial High School, Nancy headed to Alberta with the love of her life, James LeBlanc. They both worked for many years at Suncor ...

The family of E. Ann Turner (Stockley) are saddened to announce the passing of Aunt Ann on February 11, 2026. She was born in 1944 in Ingonish to Alfred Stockley and Louise (Dupe), and was their last remaining child. In addition to her parents, Ann was predeceased by her siblings: Russell (Gloria), Clarence (Sadie), Jim (Betty), Roy (Evelyn), Murray, Pat (Hardy), Catherine (Hussey), Mary (Hardy), Nora (Taggert), Rose (Campbell), Francis (Porter), and Hannah (Kenny). She was also predeceased ...