Obituaries

Chisholm, Duncan

3 Mar 1892 Deaths: Chisholm - At North-west Arm, Tracadie, on the 7th instant, aged 83 years, Mr. Duncan Chisholm, a native of Cape George, Fortified by the last rites of the Church, of which he was a devout and faithful son , the deceased calmly and patiently awaited...

Hanrahan, James

30 Aug 1890 Deaths: Hanrahan - At Morar, Cape George on the 15th after a short but severe illness, James Hanrahan, in the 83rd year of his age.

MacInnis, Catherine Elizabeth

19 Feb 1990 MacInnis, Catherine Elizabeth - 51 Lakevale, Antigonish died  Monday in Victoria General Hospital, Halifax.  Born in Antigonish, she was a daughter of Ruth (Conrad) MacEachern and the late Alex R. MacEachern. She is survived by her husband John,...

MacPhie, D. William “Billy”

16 Jan 1990 MacPhie, D. William (Billy) - 445, 6 Ross Street, Antigonish, died Wednesday in Cape George, Antigonish. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of Harold and Louise (MacInnis) MacPhie.   He owned  and operated the M and M taxi until shortly before his...

McNeil, Janet

2 Jul 1890 Janet McNeil, daughter of John McNeil (Brown) and Mary Grant, and the widow of the late Angus McDonald (Malcolm), died at the rear of the Cove on the 2nd of July.  The deceased was a woman of strong and sterling character.  Although she lived over one...

Adams, Ella Elizabeth

17 Dec 1995 Ella Elizabeth Adams - Funeral services for the late Ella Elizabeth Adams, 81, of Cape George, took place December 20, in St. James united Church, with MacRoberts officiating. Burial was in St. David’s United Church Cemetery, Cape George. Mrs. Adams died...

MacDonald, Mary B.

30 Jan 1999 Funeral services for the late Mary B. MacDonald, 73, of Old South River Road, Antigonish, took place February 2, in Holy Rosary Church, Ballantynes Cove, with Rev. Gilles LeBlanc Officiating .  Burial  was in the parish cemetery.  Ms. MacDonald died...

MacPhie, Harold C.

5 Dec 1993 Funeral services for the late Harold C. MacPhie, 88, of the R.K. MacDonald Home and formerly of Ballantynes Cove, Antigonish County, took place December 7 in St. James United Church, Antigonish with Rev. Glenn Ashford officiating. Burial was in Holy Rosary...

MacInnis, Hugh Joseph

1980 Cape George Native was 77 - Funeral services were held last Wednesday for the late Hugh Joseph MacInnis, 77, of Cape George, in Holy Rosary church, Ballantyne’s Cove, with Rev. William DeCourcy officiating.  Mr. MacInnis died April 13 in St. Martha’s Hospital. ...

MacPhie, Louise

16 Jul 1998 MacPhie (MacInnis), Louise - 87, J.J. Carroll House, Antigonish, formerly of Ballantynes Cove, died Thursday, July 16, 1998, in St. Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish.  Born July 27, 1910, in cape George Point, she was a daughter of the late John and Anastia...

MacEachern, Austin J.

17 Sep 1995 MacEachern, Austin J. - 74, MacKaracher’s Nursing Home, Sherbrooke, formerly of Ballantynes Cove, Antigonish Co., died September 17, 1995, in the home.  Born at Cape George, he was a son of the late James F. And Catherine (MacDonald) MacEachern.  He was a...

Adams, Christopher Keith

Sep 1997 ADAMS, Christopher Keith - 28, Surrey B.C., formerly of Antigonish, died in Surrey.  Born in Antigonish, he was a son of Keith and Diane (Mason) Adams.  He was a bricklayer, having worked in construction for Olympic Masonry of Vancouver, B.C.  Surviving are...

Gavin, John Alexander

25 Feb 1997 Gavin, John Alexander - 75, Cape George, Antigonish County, passed away February 25, 1997, at home.  Born in Merland, Antigonish County, he was the son of the late Jaems and Sarah (Bowman) Gavin.  He was a fisherman for the past 30 years  in the Cape...

MacEachern, Margaret

8 Sep 1981 Funeral services were held last Friday for the late Margaret MacEachern, 74, of 4 Greenwold Manor, Antigonish, and formerly of Ballantynes Cove, in Holy Rosary Church, Ballantynes Cove, Nova Scotia with Rev. Angus MacGillivray officiating.  Mrs. MacEachern...

MacEachern, Derek Gerard

12 Jul 1987 Derek Gerard MacEachern - Funeral services for the late Derek Gerad MacEachern, 22, of Ballantyne’s Cove, Antigonish County, were held on July 24th at Holy Rosary Church, Ballantyne’s Cove.  Burial was in the parish cemetery.  Derek died on July 12 at the...

MacDonald, Hugh Gabriel

1984 R.K. Resident Mourned - Funeral services for the late Hugh Gabriel MacDonald, 84, of the R.K. Nursing Home and Guest House, and formerly of St. Ninian Street was held this past Monday in St. Ninian’s Cathedral with Rev. R.D. Smith officiating, assisted by Rev....

MacEachern, Dougald

24 Aug 1979 Rites Held For Retired Fisherman - Funeral services for the late Dougald MacEachern, 80, of Ballantynes Cove, were held on Monday in St. George’s Church, Georgeville.  Mr. MacEachern died on August 24 at home.  Pallbearers for the service were Gerard...

MacLean, Mary E.

1978 Rites Held for M. MacLean - Mary E MacLean, 76, of Cross Roads, Ohio, died October 1 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. James P. McKenna, Dunstable, Massachusetts.  Born in Cape George, She was the daughter of the late Ronald and Bessie...

Eisnor, Eric MacDonald

2 Aug 2017 Eisnor, Eric MacDonald of Antigonish, formerly of Dartmouth. Eric’s family are very sad to inform you of his death at St. Martha’s Hospital in Antigonish on August 2nd after a long illness with Judy and friends by his side. `Born in Halifax on November...

Doyle, John Alexander “Jackie”

17 Jul 2023 Doyle, John Alexander "Jackie", age 73 of Antigonish and formerly of Cape George, Antigonish County, passed away on July 17, 2023, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Jack and Ruth (Murphy) Doyle. Jackie...

MacDonald, Archie F.

2 May 1994 Archibald F. MacDonald.  Funeral services for the late Archibald Francis (Archie Fid) MacDonald, 83 of Cole Harbour, formerly of Antigonish, took place May 2 in Holy Rosary  Church, Ballantynes Cove, with Rev. John H. Macdonald officiating.  Burial was in...

Ballantyne, Elizabeth Henrietta “Bessie”

24 Jan 1977 Cape George Resident Mourned.  Funeral services were held last week in St. James United Church for Elizabeth Henrietta (Bessie) Ballantyne, widow of Ernest Pitblado Ballantyne of Cape George, who died in Victoria General Hospital, Halifax on January 24. ...

Marquis, Clermont

8 Jan 1981 Industrial Accident Takes Life.  A decision was pending early this week on whether to hold a magisterial inquiry into the death Thursday of Clermont Marquis, 45, of Pine Street, Antigonish, in an industrial accident at the rock quarry and crushing complex...

MacInnis, Hughena

1947-2023 Catherine "Hughena" MacInnis, 76, of Cape George Point, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in the Milford Haven Nursing Home, Guysborough.  Born in Antigonish she was a daughter of the late Hugh Joseph and Elizabeth (MacEachern) MacInnis. Hughena was a...

MacInnis, Joseph Lauchlin”Joe”

24 Mar 2023 We are heartbroken to announce the death of Lauchlin Joseph MacInnis, 77, of Cape George, Antigonish County on March 24th, 2023, in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Joe was born on June 18th, 1945, to the late John Hugh and Mary...

McDonald, Janet

2 Jul 1890 Janet McNeil, daughter of John McNeil (Brown) and Mary Grant, and the widow of the late Angus McDonald (Malcolm), died at the rear of the Cove on the 2nd of July.  The deceased was a woman of strong and sterling character.  Although she lived over one...

McNair, Isabel Smith

10 Jul 1932 ANTIGONISH July 10, 1932,  Isabel Smith Wilkie, widow of David McNair, one of the oldest residents of the county, passed away at home last night in her 96th years, after a brief illness.  Mrs. McNair's kindly manner, her sparkling sense of humor and her...

Hawes, Linda Diana

31 Jan 2023 It is with great sadness the family of Linda Diana Hawes (Haigh), age 63, announce her passing on January 31, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Linda is survived by her husband, Lester; children: Kevin (Susan), Hammonds Plains; Tina Lynn (Robert)...

O’Hara, Margaret

16 Aug 1979 O'Hara - In Waltham, August 16, Margaret (MacInnis), widow of Charles O'Hara. Mother of Mrs. Laurence S. (Evelyn M.) Jones of Waltham. Sister of Louis and Dan Hugh MacInnis, both of Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Mrs. Elizabeth MacGillivray of Waltham and Mrs....

DiGiorno, Sarah Lee

9 Oct 2022 Sarah Lee DiGiorno, age 47 of Hammonds Plains, passed away on October 9, 2022 at home. Born in Antigonish she was a daughter of Ted and Jane (MacDonald) Adams. Sarah was an avid gardener, DIY enthusiast and also enjoyed playing softball. She loved crafting...

Webber, Ralph

7 Aug 1999 The community mourns the death of one of its most valued residents, friend, community activist, pastor, clergyman, Rev. Ralph Robert Gordon Webber died at the age of 71 in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital last Saturday,August 7.  A memorial service to...

MacInnis, Mary

5 Apr 1923 At Georgeville, Ant. Co., on April 5, Mary,  infant child of Dan A. MacInnis.  She went to join her mother who gave up her life for her seven days before. She leaves seven little brothers and two sisters, who loved her during her short early stay.  

MacLean, Alexander

6 Jun 1927 Funeral services for Alex McLean, accidently killed at Kerry, Oreton, June 6, will be held at 10:30 A.M. today at the Smith funeral home, 209 South Third street, Kelso, Washington.  Mr. McLean was born in Georgeville, Antigonish county, Nova Scotia,...

McDonald, Angus C.

12 May 1923 At his home in Seattle on May 12th, Angus C. McDonald, president of the City Messenger and Storage Company, Seattle, Wash.,  at the age of 59 years.  On May 10th, Mr. McDonald was injured while driving in his car and death followed two days later.  He was...

McDonald, Margaret

8 Jun 1923 At Antigonish on June 8, after a long illness which she bore with patience, Margaret McDonald, daughter of Mrs. John R. Boyd.  Deceased was a kind and cheerful disposition and made many friends since she came to Antigonish and also at Kentville Sanatorium...

McEachern, Mary

14 Aug 1923 At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Angus MacGillivray, Lakevale, on Aug 14th, Mrs. Mary McEachern relic of the late Donald L. McEachern of Cape George, in the 96th year of her age, one of the old landmarks of Cape George.  Born at South River in Sept. 1827,...

McDonald, John

12 Sep 1923 On Sept. 12th, at New Glasgow John McDonald, at the age of 90 years.  Born at Cape George, he left home at an early age to work at shipbuilding in New Glasgow, and for many years pursued that work there and in many other parts of the Maritime Provinces. ...

McInnis, Hugh

21 Oct 1923 At his home in Roxbury, Mass., on Oct. 21st, in the 67th year of his age, Hugh, son of the late John H. McInnis and Christy Smith of Georgeville.  The deceased as a devout Catholic, and was consoled by all the rites of Holy Mother Church.  He left a...

MacLean, Margaret Rose “Peggy”

29 Mar 2006 MacLean, Margaret Rose - Of Newton Corner, March 29, 2006.  Daughter of the late Angus and Mary (MacNeil) MacLean, sister of the late Mary O’Brien, Joseph, John and Alexander Maclean.  Survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews. ….Funeral...

MacLean, John Leo

17 Dec 1963 MacLean - In Newton, Dec. 17, John L., beloved brother of Margaret MacLean, residence of 34 Channing St. …Solemn Requiem High Mass in the Church of Our Lady at 9 am…. 

MacMillan, Alexander Daniel

15 Jul 1982 The funeral for the late Alexander Daniel MadcMillan was held on Sunday, July 18th, 1982 at St. David’s United Church, Cape George with Rev. Ralph Webber officiating.  Mrs. Beth Hobson, organist, was accompanied by members of St. James United Church Choir,...

MacEachern, Daniel Edward

19 Oct 2022 MacEachern, Daniel Edward, age 75 of Ballantyne’s Cove, Antigonish County, passed away on October 19, 2022, in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Eustace and Margaret Bell MacEachern. Daniel was a...

Brown, Jay Daniel

26 Jul 2022 It is with great sadness that the family of Jay Daniel Brown of Antigonish, NS announce his passing, on July 26, 2022, at the age of 38 years. Jay will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Sara and Gerard Brown; siblings, Marc (Nicole), Derek, and Kerri...

MacPhie, Harold James

25 Mar 2022 It is with sadness that we, the family of Harold James MacPhie (Harold Jimmy) of Cape George, Antigonish County announce his peaceful passing at home on the morning of Friday, March 25th, 2022 surrounded by loved ones, after a long, hard battle with COPD....

Neary, Darrell Robert

16 Mar 2022 Darrell (Heyman) Neary of Fairmont, Antigonish passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 16, aged 58 years. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife for twenty five years and best friend who was always by his side, Patricia...

McEachern, Mary Ann

14 Aug 1923 Obituary of Mary Ann (Gillis) McEachern 1827 - 1923At the home of her daughter Mrs. Angus MacGillivray, Lakevale, on Aug. 14th, Mrs. Mary McEachern, relic of the late Donald L. McEachern of Cape George, in the 96th year of her age, one of the old landmarks...

MacEachern, Ian

6 Nov 2006 MacEachern, Ian Ronald, of Cape George, Antigonish Co., passed away at St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish, on Monday November 6th 2006 in his 55th year. He was the son of the late Cyril & Iola (Sweeney) MacEachern. He grew up in Kentville and lived the...

MacDonald, Sister Marie Raymond

22 Oct 2018 Sister Marie Raymond MacDonald, 92, a Sister of St. Martha of Antigonish, died at Martha Place/Mary’s Court, Parkland Antigonish, on Monday, October 22, 2018. She was in the 69th year of her religious life. Born in Antigonish, the family lived in...

MacEachern, Mary Jane

11 Nov 2016 MacEachern, Mary Jane, age 82, of Cape George, Antigonish County passed away suddenly at home on November 11, 2016. Born in Belle Cote, she was a daughter of the late Napoleon and Marie Louise (Chiasson) Aucoin. Mary Jane graduated from Truro Normal...

Harris, Alisa Marie

27 Jan 2020 Harris, Alisa Marie, age 50, of Cape George, Antigonish County and formerly of Barrie, Ontario, passed away suddenly on January 27, 2020, at home. Alisa was a great mother, grandmother, and sister, and she spent her life caring for others as a home health...

Hauck, Mervin

11 May 2020 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Mervin Hauck at his home in Cape George Point, Nova Scotia, from heart failure on May 11, 2020 at the age of 64. He is survived by his soul mate and life partner of 35 years, Arno. He leaves to...

Keizer, Jean Marie

1948-2021 Keizer, Jean Marie, age 73, of Cape George, Antigonish County, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2021, in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital. Born in Antigonish, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Hazel (Carpenter) Deyoung. Jean enjoyed spending her...

McEachern, Vincent J.

22 Feb 1954 A well-known CPR locomotive engineer, Vincent Joseph McEachern passed away suddenly Monday afternoon. Mr. McEachern had been suffering from a cold for several days. When his condition became worse, he was taken to the Queen Victoria Hospital and died soon...

MacNeil, Mary

12 Sep 1948 Mrs. Mary MacNeil. After receiving the last rites of the Catholic Church of which she was always a devout and faithful member, the death occurred, Sep. 12, at St. Martha's Hospital of Mrs. Mary MacNeil, aged 77, widow of the late John H. MacNeil of...

MacInnis, Veronica Marie

11 Sep 2021 MacInnis, Veronica Marie, Age 56, of Antigonish passed away at home on September 11, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Born in Antigonish, she was the daughter of Roddie and the late Tena (Cameron) MacLeod. Veronica was an active person who loved to keep busy...

Hanway, A. Thomas

30 Oct 2019 Funeral service for the late Major A. Thomas ‘Tom’ Hanway, Retired, 77, Halifax, was heldNovember 8 in St. James United Church, with Reverend Peter Smith officiating. Burial was in St.David’s Cemetery, Cape George. Mr. Hanway died October 30, 2019, at...

Wilkie, Isabel Smith

10 Jul 1932 ANTIGONISH July 10, 1932, Isabel Smith Wilkie, widow of David McNair, one of theoldest residents of the county, passed away at home last night in her 96th year aftera brief illness. Mrs. McNair's kindly manner, her sparkling sense of humor and herfine...

Murphy, Janet Rose

14 Apr 2006 MURPHY, Janet Rose - 69, passed away Friday, April 14, 2006, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital , Middleton. Born in Ballantyne's Cove, she was a daughter of the late Harold C. and Louise (MacInnis) MacPhie. Janet was an active member in St. Monica's Parish and...

Berry, Gerald R.

17 Oct 2016 BERRY, Dr. Gerald R. MD FRCSCJune 6, 1930 - October 17, 2016It is with sadness that we announce the sudden but peaceful passing ofGerald R. Berry. After a few years of declining physical health, he was calledto his eternal reward in the company of his...

Falkenham, Michale Daniel

16 May 2021 It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Michael Daniel Falkenham ofCape George, Antigonish County which occurred on May 16, 2021 at home, due to a heartattack. The son of Dan and Florence (MacLean) Falkenham, he was born at St...

Adams, Redmond “Keithie”

1942-2021 Adams, Redmond Keith "Keithie", age 78 of Lakevale, Antigonish Co. passed away peacefully onApril 4th, 2021 at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish, surrounded by his loving family and Rev. Peter Smith after a short but courageous battle with cancer....

Wallace, Matthew Ernest

18 Mar 1994 WALLACE, Matthew Ernest - 21, Antigonish Harbour, died March 18, 1994, at home. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of Douglas Wallace, Musquodoboit Harbour and Karen (Adams) Mahoney, Antigonish Harbour. He was a 1992 graduate of the Dr. John Hugh Gillis...

MacIsaac, Charlotte

20 Jul 2020 Mom was born in Antigonish on November 11,1938 to Leo and Violet (Burgey) Roberts of Ballantyne's Cove. She graduated from St. Martha's School of Nursing in 1961, working for many years at the Bethany Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Martha. She married...

Linkletter, Margaret Mary

20 Mar 2021 Margaret Mary Linkletter, 84, formerly of Livingstone's Cove, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 in St. Martha's Regional Hospital. Born in Livingstone's Cove, she was a daughter of the late Alex and Jessie (Cameron) MacMillan. Margie was a devoted...

Adams, Frederick Hugh

19 Jun 2003 Passed peacefully away at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander on June 19th, 2003, Fred Adams, aged 53 years. Predeceased by mom and dad Ella and Alexander Adams and brother Gary Adams. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are wife Bonnie,...

Adams, Wayne Carroll

6 Jan 2019 It is with great sadness the family of Wayne Adams announce his passing onJanuary 6, 2019 at James Paton Memorial Hospital in Gander, at the age of 75years. He was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia on October 28, 1943; he was theson of the late: Alexander and...

Adams, Roddy

8 Sep 2020 Norman Roderick “Roddy” Adams, age 66 of Cape George, Antigonish Co. passed awaypeacefully on September 8, 2020 at home, surrounded by his loving family after a short butcourageous battle with cancer. He was a son of the late Alex and Ella (MacPhie)...

MacEachern, Lorine Patricia

20 Dec 2014 MacEachern, Lorine Patricia, 62, of Ballantynes Cove, passed away on December 20, 2014, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, with her family at her side. Born in Cheticamp, she was a daughter of the late James and Clara (Burton) Hannigan. Lorine worked for...

MacEachern, Cecilia “Ann”

4 Dec 2011 MacEachern, Cecilia "Ann", 63, of Cape George, Antigonish County died peacefully after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia on December 4, 2011 surrounded by her family. Born in Antigonish, she was a daughter of the late Pat and Sophie (DeYoung)...

MacInnis, Patricia Georgina

9 Sep 2005 MacInnis (Dawe), Patrica Georgina - Antigonish. Loving wife of the late Dan Hugh MacInnis passed away peacefully at age 92 at home with her family on September 9, 2005. Born in Sydney, C.B., she was a daughter of the late Ronald and Mary (Burgie) Dawe....

MacEachern, Malcolm Edward

11 Nov 2019 Age 91 of Antigonish, passed away in St. Martha's Regional Hospital on November 11, 2019. Born in Cape George, he was a son of the late Sandy Malcolm and Mary Kate MacEachern. In his early life when his two brothers went overseas, Malcolm stayed at home to...

MacInnis, Marguerite Anastasia

26 Jan 2021 Marguerite Anastasia (Sissy) MacInnis, 79, of Cape George Point, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Antigonish she was a daughter of the late Hugh Joseph and Elizabeth (MacEachern) MacInnis. Sissy...

MacInnis, Mary Gertrude

16 Jan 2012 Mary Gertrude Griffin (MacInnis), 78, of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada, and formerly of Natick, Massachusetts, USA died Monday, January 16, 2012, at her residence. She was born in Antigonish, daughter of the late Hugh J. MacInnis and Elizabeth MacInnis...

Falkenham, Kimball

2 Jul 2001 FALKENHAM, Kimball - 89, R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, formerly of Ballantynes Cove, Antigonish Co., died July 2, 2001, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Norwich, Conn., he was the only son of the late Albert and Catherine (MacDonald) Falkenham. He...

MacEachern, Mary Margaret

20 Feb 2019 Mary Margaret MacEachern, 93, of Cape George, NS, died peacefully on February 20, 2019 in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish NS after a brief illness. Born in Cape George, she was a daughter of the late James F. MacEachern and Mary (MacDonald) MacEachern of...

MacEachern, Eustace

9 Jan 1958 Eustace MacEachern well known life-long resident of Ballantyne’s Cove, Antigonish County, died late Monday night at the age of 65.  For years a fisherman-farmer of the community, Mr. MacEachern was in declining health for some time.  He was the...

McEachern, John

26 Aug 1916 Fatal Accident - John, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm McEachern, of Ballantyne’s Cove, Antigonish, was accidently killed at San Mateo, California on Sunday, June 4.  He was riding a motor cycle and passed behind a south-bound train on the tracks of the...

Delaney, Pete

1950 - 2018 Delaney, Donald Patrick "Pete" of Lakevale, Antigonish County, passed away in St.Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish, on July 23, 2018. Born in Antigonish, he was the son of the late James B "Jim" Delaney and Mary Alena (MacGillivray) Delaney. Pete was...

MacDonald, Patrick John

2018 MacDonald, Patrick John, age 54, Ballantyne’s Cove. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Pat. Pat worked as a welder in his early years; however, for the past 20 years, he did what he loved most; fish. Pat was the Captain of the ‘Tanya Lynn’ and...

DeBaie, Allan

7 Nov 2017 Mr. Allan Christopher Nelson DeBaie – Cape George / Mabou N.S. DeBaie Allan Christopher Nelson 33 of Cape George Antigonish County and formerly of Mabou passed away November 7, 2017. Born in Inverness, Allan was a son of Albert and Elizabeth (O’Brien)...

MacEachern, Edward Wendell

1034 - 2018 Edward Wendell MacEachern, age 83 , of Mississauga, Ont, formerly of Cape George, Antigonish Co., passed away unexpectedly at home. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Edward and Florence (MacDonald) MacEachern. Although he lived and worked in...

MacEachern, Joan Marie

9 Nov 2017 MacEachern, Joan Marie, age 83, of Antigonish, passed away November 9, 2017 in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital. Born in Antigonish she was the daughter of the late Harold and Louise (MacInnis) MacPhie Joan was a wonderful cook and she loved her flower...

Ballantyne, Margaret Jean

24 Apr 2017 It is with heavy hearts, and countless happy memories, that we announce the death of Margaret Ballantyne on April 24, 2017.  Born on July 19, 1936 in Antigonish, Margaret was the eldest daughter of Harold and Irene (Taylor) Baxter and grew up on the family...

Gillis, Christy

22 Oct 1898 MacDonald - At South Side Cape George on the 22nd of October, after a lingering illness, which she bore with Christian patience, Christy, the beloved wife of John (Duncan) Gillis, in the 46th year of her age, leaving a disconsolate husband and 5 sons, 4...

McInnis, Donald

10 Oct 1898 McInnis - At Cape George Point on the 10th inst., after a short illness which he bore with Christian patience, in the 74th year of his age, Donald McInnis, shoemaker, leaving 2 brothers, 3 sisters and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his...

McInnis, John

24 Aug 1898 McInnis - Wednesday, the 24th, brought to a close the early career of John McInnis (Donald's son), a highly respected resident of Lakevale. Deceased was born at Cape George Point 86 years ago. In 1848 he bought the farm at Lakevale to which he moved and...

McDonald, Peter Alphonsus

Apr 1898 Drowned - A telegram from Archie McPhie of Lowell, Mass., to W.G. Cunningham of this Town, conveys the sad intelligence of the death, by drowning of Peter McDonald at that place. The unfortunate young man was a son of Donald McDonald (Custos), Cape George and...

McNeil, Alexander

5 Apr 1898 McNeil - At Georgeville in the 5? year of his age, Alexander McNeil (John's son), leaving three brothers and sisters who deeply mourn his demise. The deceased had always been a good and pious Christian....

McDougall, Catherine

24 Mar 1898 McDougall - At Cape George on Thursday, 24th inst., Catherine, infant child of Mary and Alexander McDougall.

McNeil, John

Feb 1898 McNeil - At Glebe Road, Georgeville on the 1st of February in the 53rd year of his age, John McNeil, a native of Grand Narrows, C.B., leaving a widow and two sons to mourn his demise.

McInnis, Donald

12 Jan 1898 McInnis - At Cape George on the 12 inst., in the 79th year of his age, Donald McInnis, (Angus), leaving a sorrowing widow, four sons and one daughter to mourn his demise. Of a kindly and companionable nature he was much beloved by all who knew him. 

Ballantyne, Mazy Matilda

25 Jan 1894 Bannytine (Ballantyne) - At Georgeville, on the 25th of January, fortified by all the rites of our Holy Church, Mazy Matilda, relict of the late William Bannyntine.

MacDonald, Cassie

12 Nov 1969 Word has been received from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, of the death of Mrs. Frank (Cassie) MacDonald, on November 12th, at the age of 83.  She was a long-time resident of the Grand Forks area but spent the last fourteen months with her brother and sister,...

MacLean, Melinda Janet

23 Apr 1934 The death of the late Mrs. William J. MacLean (Nee Malinda Janet Adams) on April 23, 1934, following a serious illness with complications resulting in paralysis came indeed with sadness to her many friends in the community, and especially so to the members...

McPhee, Leslie

27 Jul 1963 MCPHEE, Leslie.  Accidentally on July 27th, 1963, in his 65th year, beloved husband of Martha Fequit.  Resting at D.A. Collins Funeral Home, 5610 Sherbrooke St. W. ……  Buried Mount Royal Cemetery in Quebec.   

Ballantyne, Forbes Leonard

2 Feb 1975 Ballantyne - Forbes Leonard, of 103 Columbia St., Vancouver, on February 2, 1975, aged 57 years.  Survived by his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ballantyne, of Antigonish, Nova Scotia.  Funeral service Saturday, February 15, 9 a.m. at Glenhaven Memorial Chapel,...

Ballantyne, Mabel Louise

28 Jul 1939 London, Ont., July 28 - Mrs. Mabel L. Ballantyne, wife of J.P. Smith Ballantyne, superintendent of the Dominion Experimental Farm at Kapuskasing, Ontario, died tonight in hospital here following an illness of several weeks.  Mrs. Ballantyne, who came to...

MacMillan, Henrietta “Ettie”

29 Nov 1938 The death occurred at Somerville, Mass., Nov 29, 1938, of Mrs. Henrietta MacMillan, widow of the late John George MacMillan, both of Antigonish County.  Mrs. MacMillan had lately passed her 84th birthday and was the youngest daughter of the late Robert...

McPherson, Mary

14 Aug 1897 McPherson - at Georgeville on the 14th after a lingering illness, Mary McPherson in the 21st year of her age.

McIsaac, Allan

7 Jun 1897 At the back settlement of Cape George, on the 7th of June after a severe illness of 16 days, Allan, son of the late Neil McIsaac, aged 70 years. He was an honest and industrious man. His generous disposition gained him the respect of all his...