COLSON, Alvin - 67yrs
The Cape Breton Post, August 21, 2019
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Alvin Colson, age 67, on Sunday, August 18, 2019, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a short battle with cancer, with his loving family at his side. Born on February 26, 1952, in Shallop Cove, Newfoundland, Alvin was the son of the late Leslie and Viola Colson. Alvin loved spending time with his daughter Marlene. He loved to fish and work in the woods when he was younger and loved going to the boardwalk and meeting new people. He will be deeply missed by Marlene and his family. Forever in our hearts and all the great memories that will never be forgotten. Alvin is survived by his daughter, Marlene (David), Whitney Pier; companion, Lorraine Young; brothers, Charles, Donald, Ricky, Wayne, Billy and Gary; sisters, Margaret, Myra, Regina and Claudine; grandchildren, Joseph Alleyne, Zackery Harvey, Jonah MacIntyre and Nicole MacIntyre. Besides his parents, Alvin was predeceased by his brother, Michael and sisters, Marie, Melita and Linda. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be forward to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com

MACDONALD (Murray), Anne Nellie - 93yrs
The Cape Breton Post, August 07, 2019 Wednesday
MacDONALD, Anne Nellie Sydney
Anne Nellie MacDonald, 93 of Sydney, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Victoria, NFLD, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas and Fanny (Little) Murray. Anne worked at Moraff Yarn's and Craft's. She was a member of Epworth United Church, First United Church and then Heritage United Church. She was a member of Cape Breton School of Crafts and was a founding member of the Deaf Association. Anne is survived by her daughter, Linda Aitkens, Fort McMurray; son, Neil, Halifax; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Dragana), Mark (Hannah), Alicia (Justin), and a great-grandchild, Jace. She was predeceased by her husband, Hugh, and 13 brothers and sisters, she was the last surviving member of her family. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 8, 2019 from 47 p.m. in Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will take place Friday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel with Rev. Dana Feltmate officiating. Interment in Hardwood Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or charity of choice. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.com

Peters, Blanche - North Sydney
The Cape Breton Post, September 04, 2019 Wednesday
It is with both great sadness and tremendous appreciation for her long life that we, her children, write this obituary for our mother Blanche Kathleen Peters, aged 87. She died peacefully on Thursday August 29, 2019 at the Northside Community Guest Home. The last surviving member of her immediate family, she was born December 20, 1931, in Bay d' Espoir Newfoundland to the late Walter and Mary Alice (Bobbit) Cox. She was a stay at home Mom and is survived by her five children, Ethel (Joe) MacNeil, Ingonish, Mona (Tom) Baryluk, Sydney, Elizabeth, Ingonish, Cathy (Ed) Lawlor, Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Terry (Gillian Callison), Vashon Island, Washington.

During her life she held many titles; daughter, sister, wife, mother, but none was more important than Nanny to her five grandchildren, Matthew (Stephanie) Baryluk, Burnaby, BC, Jillian (Troy Ingraham) MacNeil, St. Peters, Joey (Samantha) MacNeil, Calgary, Alberta, Terri-Lynne (Jarret McPhee) Baryluk, Halifax, NS, Rebecca (Jordan Lee) Lawlor, Conception Bay South, NL. She was a proud great-grandmother to three great-granddaughters, Abbey Ingraham, Charley McPhee, Rosie Baryluk, and two great-grandsons, Emmett McPhee and Harold (Harry) MacNeil. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Jessie Green, Bridgewater and her brother-in-law, Roy French, Toronto. Mom had many nieces and nephews, but was especially close to her niece, Effie Buffet, Bay d'Espoir, NL, and her good friend, Florence Knott. She was predeceased by her husband, of 53 years, Harold and most recently her grandson, Brendan Lawlor; her siblings, Effie French, Emma Cornish, Alma Hiscock, Bertha Thorne, and her brother, John Cox.

She was a faithful member of St. John The Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney and for many years served on the altar guild. Honouring her wishes there will be no visitation. A funeral service will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, September 6th at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church with Rev. Douglas Beck officiating. At this time we would like to thank Dr. S. Langley and the staff of the Northside Community Guest Home for their kindness and care. Mom was thankful and content to be at Cara House in this last year. Family flowers only. Donations in her memory to the Northside Community Guest Home Foundation or charity of choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant Street, North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.wjdooley.com

PROSSER (Downey), Mary Theresa
The Cape Breton Post, August 17, 2019 Saturday
PROSSER, Mary Theresa
It comes with great heartache and sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our beautiful mother and "Nanny", Theresa Prosser, on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, in Sydney, NS, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 31, 1929, Theresa was the oldest daughter of the late John and Maude (Smith) Downey of Codroy Valley, Newfoundland. She came to Sydney as a young lady to work and later married Randolph Porky Prosser in 1950, and together they raised three daughters. She was an active member of many clubs, including St. Alban's Church, Club 55, Pier and Pensioners, and volunteered along with her close friend, Joyce Wells for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB). Theresa was an avid bowler and also enjoyed participating in dart leagues. She was very outgoing and was often spotted downtown (always with a smile on her face), walking and riding the bus here and there. She loved to watch the Cape Breton Eagles, the Blue Jays and curling, and was very pleased to have attended the "Scotties" hosted in Sydney this past winter.

Left to mourn are her daughters, Maureen Lynch and Linda Prosser of Sydney, and Darlene (John) Ryan of Lawrencetown, NS; four grandchildren, Angela Risk (Anthony Costello), Sydney, Randy Risk, Victoria, BC, Shannon Lynch (Erhan Tatlidil), Victoria, BC, and Bob Lynch, Sydney; two great-grandchildren, Kenzie (son of Angela and Anthony), Sydney, and Aidan (son of Randy), Victoria; siblings, sister, Margaret O'Gorman, Stephenville, NL; brothers, Mike (Ruth) O'Regan's, NL, and Hyacinth, Dryden, ON. She is also survived by brother-in-law, George Prosser (late Sally), Sydney and sisters-in-law, Adeline Luckie (late Don), New Glasgow, Golda Prosser, Spryfield and Marie Downey, Winnie Downey, Blanche Downey, all from Newfoundland, in addition to numerous nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by her friends, especially her cards and puzzle friends from Xavier Apartments where she called home for the past three years. Aside from her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Randolph Porky in 2003 and son-in-law, Greg Lynch, 2004; her brothers, Frank, Leo, Raymond, George, Edward, Gus, Tom and sister, Rose Brake; in-laws, George and Emma (Organ) Prosser; brothers-in-law, Bernard O'Gorman, Carl Brake, Ralph Organ, Walter Prosser, Don Prosser and Ken Prosser; and sisters-in-law, Loretta Lewis and Ruth Evely.

Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Sunday, August 18th, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held at St. Alban's Anglican Church, Victoria Road, Whitney Pier on Monday, August 19th at 11 am with Rev. Peter Rafuse officiating. Following the service, a reception will be held at St. Alban's Church Hall, with interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation and/or the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or emailed to sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca

PYKE (Sheaves), Sheila - 83yrs
The Cape Breton Post, August 07, 2019 Wednesday
PYKE, Sheila (Sheaves) North Sydney
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Sheila Alfreda Mary (Sheaves) Pyke, age 83, on Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Port Aux Basques, NL, on June 24, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Reginald and Florence (Kettle) Sheaves. Sheila was known by many. She took care of countless foster children, volunteered at the Northside Community Guest Home, loved playing cards and was frequently seen at the bingo hall and the North Sydney Seniors and Pensioners Club.

Sheila is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Austin Pyke; her son, Gary (Debbie); two grandchildren, Leanne (Gabriel), Halifax, Corey (Lauren), Dartmouth; two great-grandchildren, Maria and Austin, and by her sister, Kathleen Macdonald, Florida. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Frank Dennis Pyke and her four sisters, Mildred Squarey, Mazie Florence, Elinor Lydia and Bernice Connors. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff of palliative care at the Regional Hospital, Sheila's niece Joanne Matthews (Port Aux Basques, NL) and her close family friend, Linda York of North Sydney.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney, immediately followed by a funeral service in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Frank Unger officiating. Burial will take place in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Haley Street Adult Services Center Society, North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.wjdooley.com

RICHARDS (Mahoney), Rita Patricia - 94yrs
The Cape Breton Post, August 26, 2019 Monday
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rita Patricia Richards (nee Mahoney) on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the MacGillivray Guest Home, Sydney. Rita, a former native of St. John's, and Gander, NL was born in The Birch Hills, Conception Bay, NL on September 23, 1924. Rita was a resident of Sydney for the past nine years. Leaving to mourn are her two daughters, Diane Green (Tom) of Cambridge, NS, Christine MacKinnon (Joe) of Sydney, and son, Howie Richards of St. John's, NL. Rita is also survived by her grandsons, Peter Green, Daniel MacKinnon, Liam Richards and great-grandchildren, Patrick Humby and Aislynn MacKinnon. Rita was predeceased by husbands, Peter Hearn and Howard Richards and by her parents, John and Mary Ellen (Butler) Mahoney. She was the last surviving member of her eight brothers and sisters.

Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Rita Richards will be held today (Monday, August 26, 2019) at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street), Whitney Pier. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 7 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Deacon Greg Murphy officiating. Private family interment will take place at a later date. We, her family, would like to express our sincere thanks to the staff of the MacGillivray Guest Home for their kindness to Rita and to us over the past few days and especially, for the excellent care given to Rita during these last four years. Donations in Rita's honour may be made to the MacGillivray Guest Home. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com

SCOTT (Reid), Johanna - 68yrs
The Cape Breton Post, August 26, 2019 Monday
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our much-loved wife, Mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and good friend, Johanna (Reid) Scott, age 68, on Friday, August 23, 2019 at the Halifax Infirmary, with her husband and children by her side. Born in North Sydney on May 16, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Richards) Reid. Johanna worked for many years at National Sea in North Sydney and the Alder Point Fish Plant. She will always be remembered for the child care provided to family members and friends. She will be forever missed by the love of her life and best friend of more than 50 years, her husband, Nelson; her daughters, Tanya (John) White, Tamara (Cyril) Haley, Sydney Mines, and son, Nelson Jr. (Tammy), North Sydney. She also leaves behind her loving grandchildren, Johanna (Brad), Kevin (Miranda), Tyler (Ginny), Brandon, Hannah (Sean), Bhreanna (Kyle) and Christopher; her great-grandchildren, Landen, Owen, Blake and Elias, who have many special memories of time spent with her; her sisters, Paulette Powers (best friend), Ruth (Rick) Rioux, Mary Lou Reid, Geraldine (Robert) MacKinnon; brothers, Percy (Carol), Richard (Monique), Gord (Sherry), Dave (Jenny); sister-in-law, Gloria Reid; special nephews, Troy MacAdam and Kenny Francis; her special little friend, Carrissa, and the Seymore family, her extended family in Port Aux Basques. Besides her parents, Johanna was predeceased by sisters, Florence Murphy, Joan Pink; brother, Joe Reid, and brother-in-law, David Powers.

Cremation has taken place. Her family will receive visitors on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, from 7-9 p.m. in J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. A celebration of her life will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Stacey LeMoine officiating. A luncheon will follow at the North Sydney Fire Fighters Club. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to her family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome
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