O’SHAUGHNESSY
Mary Marcella O’Shaughnessy (MacEachern), passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on March 23rd, 2026, at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Martin (2012), and her siblings: Catherine, Alistair (Kaye), Louise (Francis), John A. Dougald (Joan, Marion), Malcolm (Barbara), Rose (Ken), and Frankie. Mary will be deeply missed by her family. She is survived by her brother Gerald (Brenda); her six children Donna (Martin), Sean, Maureen (Sudhir), Louise (John), Michael, and Eamon (Susan); and her grandchildren John, Bridget, James, Maeve (John), Hannah, Tara, Kieran, Patrick, and Charlotte. She was also blessed with a great-granddaughter, Isla, and will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Mary was born in Broad Cove, Cape Breton Island on September 16th, 1929, to Donald Angus and Sarah (MacDonald) MacEachern. She attended Mount St. Bernard College and St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, and graduated from Nova Scotia Teachers College in Truro in 1948. From there, Mary returned to Cape Breton Island, teaching first in Ottawa Brook, Margaree, then Brook School in Broad Cove and finally in Dunvegan where one of her favourite students was author Alistair MacLeod. She then relocated to Montreal in 1953 and Toronto in 1954. While living in Toronto she enjoyed attending social events with the local Irish community, where she met her husband Martin, a boxer and hurler from Callan, Ireland. They married on November 29th, 1958, and after a short time in Toronto, moved to a new community, Park Royal, in what was later to become Mississauga. As a devout Catholic, Mary had been a member of St. Christopher’s Catholic Church in Clarkson since 1962. She worked for the Dufferin Peel Roman Catholic Separate School Board where she taught at St. Christopher, St. Louis, and St. Helen Elementary Schools. Generations of students have fond memories of kind, patient “Mrs. O” who made every student feel special. Over the years and decades later, many of her pupils would visit to say hello and share fond memories. Mary remained a Cape Bretoner at heart and returned often to connect with her many family and friends, especially her close cousins the McVicars of Arisaig and Antigonish, and lifelong dear friends Mary (Joe) MacEachern of Broad Cove and Christine MacLeod of Dunvegan. For the last several years, she was blessed to have a dedicated team of personal support workers. A special, heartfelt thank you to Colleen, Shonette, and Brenda for their years of exceptional kindness and support. The family would also like to express gratitude to the staff of the Credit Valley Hospital Emergency Department and Unit 1B Medical for their kind and professional care. Dear Mom, your children could not have asked for a more wonderful and loving mother and grandmother. Although we are heartbroken, we are so grateful to have had you in our lives for these many years. Your legacy lives on in your family, your friends, your students, and the many people you have touched on your journey. A funeral mass and burial will be held at St. Margaret of Scotland Church in Broad Cove, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, July 24th, 2026 at 11 a.m., where she will be laid to rest alongside her husband. Memorial donations may be made to Ian Anderson House Support Us – Ian Anderson House 8.
MORRISON
announce the passing of Marylee Morrison (Waters), 88, on Friday, July 3rd, 2026, at the Inverness Manor. Born in Inverness on April 8th, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Georganna (Beaton) Waters. Marylee is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 64 years, Robert “Bobby”; son, Cecil (Jaye) Morrison, Blues Mills; daughter, Carol (Henry) Mousek, Saint John; grandchildren, Logan, Morgan, Nicholas (Rachel), Justin (Allie), Marlee (Brett), Cailee; three great-grandchildren, Harvey, Hildy, Willa; niece, Christa Waters; sister-in-law, Muriel MacLeod; brother-in-law Donnie (Wilma) Morrison, brother-in-law Freddy (Margie) Morrison; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Albert “Abbie” and Winston “Butch”, a brother in infancy, brother-in-law Mackie MacLeod, and sister-in-law Tena Waters. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Marylee completed her bachelor of nursing at the Victoria General Hospital School of Nursing in 1962 and worked at the Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital for the duration of her nursing career. She was a member of the Stewart United Church and served as the treasurer for several years. Marylee was exceptionally caring and thoughtful and was adored by her children, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 8th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel in Whycocomagh. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 9th, 11 a.m. at Stewart United Church, Whycocomagh, with Rev. John Tapscott officiating. Burial to follow in Stewartdale Cemetery. Reception to follow at the Blue Mills Firehall. The family would like to thank the staff at the Inverness Manor for the care they provided to Marylee in the last months of her life.
Memorial donations may be made to the ICMH Charitable Foundation or to Stewartdale Cemetery. Family flowers only. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh.
MacLEAN
It is with profound sadness that we, the family of Sarah Catherine MacLean, Sydney, announce the peaceful passing of our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on January 12th, 2026, at her home. She was 96. Sarah was born in Sydney to the late Herbert and Margaret (MacDougall) Cossitt of Ashby. She married Kenneth H. MacLean of River Denys and together they owned and operated MacLean Industrial Supply Co. Ltd. Sarah and Ken leave a wonderful legacy to their family, community, and their beloved Cape Breton. Sarah is survived by her children, Melynda MacDonald (Jim), Dr. Franklynne Vincent (Dr. George), Kenneth MacLean (Natalie), Heather MacLean (Dr. Marlett), and Dr. Moira MacLean. She has 12 grandchildren, Meaghan Zwicker (Nathan), Stephen MacDonald (Nazanin), Jocelyn MacDonald, Kathryn MacDonald (Bret), Dr. Matthew (Bella), Dr. Alexander (Marielle) and Harrison Vincent and Regan, Heath, Kenneth (Lynne), Morgan and Liam MacLean. She also has eight great-grandchildren, Elijah, Imogen, Hamish (Zwicker) and Lauchlin MacDonald and Anders, Hollis (Eldstrom), Reagan and Marcus Vincent. As the matriarch and genealogist of the family, she felt great joy spending time with them. Mom is survived by her sisters, Marina (the late Donnie) Anderson and Myrtle (Allan) Matheson. Mom was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth H. MacLean; sisters, Alta (George) Vaughn and Virginia (Fred) Chezenko and brothers, Gus (Evelyn) Cossitt, George (Bernice) Cossitt, Eion Cossitt and Louise (Ward) MacLennan. Our mother wishes to thank the many people who made it possible for her to remain at home. She received the best medical care possible from Drs. Estelle Cameron, Jean Crosby, and Walaa Moamer. The people at Shoppers Drug Mart, Sydney River, were exceptional. Lawton’s on both George/Pitt Street provided specialized supplies and equipment, Vital Air, the VON and her Palliative Care Team. Mom reserves her greatest thanks to her in-home care staff, especially over the last years. Brenda, Yvonne, Leah, Brenda, Taylor, and Juanita provided “exceptional” personal care. They, along with her puppy, Denny, supported her through her passing. Those that knew her well were aware of her love of the home she shared with her husband and family. “The Country” in River Denys was her special place where she loved, when time permitted, to sit on her deck to view the Bras d’Or, the fall leaves, and her many birds. Her last trip was Thanksgiving 2025. She knew it might be her last visit and before leaving replied, “I am so thankful for all my blessings.” Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. Sarah’s family will hold a celebration of her life at the United Heritage Church on Friday, July 17th, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Pieter LeRoux officiating. A private family interment will take place in Malgawatch Cemetery, Malagawatch. In lieu of flowers, she requested that donations be made to local Cape Breton charities or any charities of your choice, Loaves and Fishes, Community Firefighter Associations, food banks, or palliative care. She was an advocate of people, no matter the age, learning, and seeking an education. Helping students advance through scholarship was important to her.
LeBLANC
With saddened hearts we say goodbye to our loving mother Theresa Rose LeBlanc on July 2nd, 2026, at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Cheticamp, NS. Born on March 29th, 1927 to Edward (Ned) and Angelique Arsenault. She was married to her loving husband Edward LeBlanc for 41 years. In her early years, she worked endlessly alongside her husband at their country store, renting cottages and raising their family. Theresa also shared a very unique relationship with all her sisters. She was a passionate knitter and enjoyed sharing her craft with her family and many people over the years. She was a member of Saint Michael’s Parish, East Margaree and served on many committees including the CWL. Her family and faith were of upmost importance to her. She was predeceased by her loving husband Edward; her brothers, (Peter and Simon); and her sisters, (Catherine, Mary, Jane, Josephine, and Rita). Theresa is survived by her only remaining sister Sophie Gracie and her children Rose (George) Cassie, Gordon (Anne-Marie) LeBlanc, Angeline (Wayne) Kelly, Geraldine (Guy) Ross, Elaine (Roger) LeBlanc, Nivard (Laurie Ann) LeBlanc, Lewis (Donnalu) LeBlanc, and 14 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all her knew her. The funeral is under the direction of the Sunset Funeral Co-operative. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 9th, 2026, at Saint Michael’s Parish in East Margaree followed by a mass at 11:00 a.m. A light luncheon will follow at the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Michael’s Parish Cemetery Fund or a charity of choice.
CAMERON
It is with great sadness that Dougald Alexander Cameron, 95, passed away peacefully in his home in Cleveland on Saturday June 20th, 2026, after a long and hard battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He joined the Toronto Fire Services in December 1955 as a firefighter and retired in June 1989 as a captain in the communication department after a 33-year career. In his spare time, he had a successful painting business in Ontario and loved to bartend on the side. When he retired to Nova Scotia, he loved to be outside, either at the cottage or at the house, mowing the lawn, or baking for others; but most of all he loved Cape Breton, his family, and Scotch music. Doug was the beloved husband of Florence (MacDonald) Cameron for 63 years. He will be dearly missed by his daughters, Brenda (Frank) Fenech, and Marion (Richard MacDonald); grandchildren, Justin Cameron, Ryan Fenech, Vanessa Fenech, and great-grandchild, Dylan Cameron; brothers, Roy Cameron, Antigonish, and Alexander (Judy) Cameron, Antigonish. He was predeceased by his parents, Mary Ann and Alexander “The Painter” Cameron, Port Hawkesbury; Duncan (Kay) Cameron, Port Hawkesbury; Colin (Marcella) Cameron, Sydney; Kay (Hugh P.) MacEachern, Port Hood; Mary (Bernie) MacNeil, Port Hood; Angus (Irene) Cameron, Port Hawkesbury; John (Theresa) Cameron, North Sydney; and sister-in-law, Chris Cameron, Antigonish. A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday July 7th, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Port Hawkesbury Fire Hall. A donation made in Dougald’s memory, may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.