CAMPBELL
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Pauline Marie Campbell, of Judique, Nova Scotia, who passed away peacefully on August 30th, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family and community. Most people walk blindly through life. Pauline danced a square set through life with a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. She was one of a kind. You always knew where you stood with Pauline, but she was also warm, generous, and deeply caring. She gave freely of herself and had a wonderful ability to make people feel seen and special. Pauline was born on August 4th, 1947, in Cheticamp, Nova Scotia, to Moise Romard and Rita Aucoin. She grew up in St. Joseph-du-Moine before moving with her family to Toronto at the age of 16. It was in Toronto that Pauline met the love of her life, Brendan Campbell, at a dance at St. Mary’s Hall. They were married in 1968, welcomed their son in 1970, and in 1972 moved with their young family to Judique, a place Pauline proudly called home for more than 50 years. Together, Pauline and Brendan built a life filled with family, friends, faith, food, music, and community. Pauline took great pride in being a fisherman’s wife and fully embraced the way of life. For six memorable years, she even worked alongside Brendan on the water – a testament to her strength, dedication, and love for her family. Pauline will be deeply missed by her beloved husband of 58 years, Brendan Campbell; her son, Paul Campbell of Ottawa; daughter-in-law, France Roy; and her cherished grandchildren, Liam, Kate, and Elyse, who brought her immense pride and joy. Pauline was a woman of deep and unwavering faith. For more than 50 years, she was a devoted member of St. Andrew’s Parish, serving on parish council multiple times, managing the church collections for decades, cooking for countless Lenten fish suppers, and serving as a Eucharistic minister for more than 20 years. Pauline had nine godchildren, embraced the role and loved them all dearly. Her faith was reflected in the way she lived and served others. Pauline was deeply committed to her community. She served on the Judique Recreation Association and Judique Hall boards and was a proud member of the Judique Seniors Club, serving as president for the past 22 years. She was always ready to organize an event, lend a hand, or simply show up when she was needed. Pauline’s greatest joy was people. She loved a good conversation, whether with lifelong friends or someone she had just met. She loved Celtic music, especially the fiddle, and could rarely resist joining a square set. She embraced life with an energy that seemed to have no end. Her love of people was perhaps best expressed through her cooking and volunteering. Pauline’s biscuits were legendary, her cinnamon rolls treasured, and she likely fed every person in Inverness County at one time or another. She spent countless hours cooking and volunteering with the ladies of Judique and her partner in crime, Danena. Over the years, she also gathered a remarkable group she called her “other grandkids” – young people who worked alongside her, shared her table, and became part of her extended family. She loved them like family. Pauline was always on the go – enjoying lunch with the French girls, attending a concert, dancing a square set, playing cards with friends, volunteering at an event, or sitting down for a good conversation and a glass of white wine with one of the many friends who regularly dropped by her home. For Pauline, these were the moments that made life special. She is survived by her siblings Adrian LeBlanc, Gordon Romard (Claudette), Jean Swiderski (Richard), and Jeanine Doyle, her extended family Mary MacMillan, John and Danena MacLellan, Isabele and Doug Gillis, Lester and Betty Campbell, Tina Young, Sam and Nancy Campbell, Shirley and Gus MacDonald along with many nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Pauline was predeceased by her parents, Moise and Rita Romard and siblings Gerald (Gerry) Romard and Claudette LeBlanc. Pauline leaves behind a remarkable legacy of faith, family, friendship, service, music, laughter, and community. She lived life on her own terms, gave generously of her time and herself, and made a lasting difference in the lives of the people around her. May she rest peacefully, surrounded by the music she loved, the people she cherished, and the faith that guided her throughout her life. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the compassionate and outstanding care workers, nurses, and physicians at St. Martha’s Palliative Care. Their kindness, professionalism, and care brought comfort and dignity to Pauline and her family during her final days. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Martha’s Hospital Palliative Care. Visitation was Tuesday, September 8th, at the Judique Fire Hall. Funeral Mass was Wednesday, September 9th, at St. Andrew’s Parish, Judique. Burial will take place at a later date. Online condolences: www.sunsetfuneralco-op.com.
DUNN
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Mary Forsythe (MacEachern) Dunn in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital on September 1st, 2026. Margaret was born in Halifax on February 22nd, 1939, but grew up in Queensville, Inverness County. Margaret attended the Queensville School and graduated from Mabou Convent School. Following high school, she enrolled in secretarial studies at Mount St. Bernard College and later worked as a secretary for Chisholm Construction Company in Antigonish for four years. She also worked for a local legal firm. In her spare time, she would cross the road to help Santa prepare for his Christmas engagements. Margaret married James Fraser Dunn on August 1st, 1960, and they made their home in Lower South River. Margaret was the proud and devoted mother of James Anthony Dunn, Michael Coady Dunn (Cindy Degaust) and Jacqueline Ann Dunn MacIsaac (Shane MacIsaac). Margaret was predeceased by her father John Willie MacEachern and her mother Kate Sarah (MacMaster) MacEachern. Family was everything to Margaret and she was always there in any capacity to support her family. She also devoted much of her life to taking care of her parents, Fraser’s parents, her uncle Dan Hughie MacEachern, as well as other close friends and relatives. Music and dance were paramount in Margaret’s life. She grew up in a family immersed in Cape Breton music and culture. She began performing publicly as a step dancer at age four, dancing to her father’s fiddling. Later, she performed as a fiddler and piano accompanist and taught Cape Breton step dancing for eleven years in Antigonish. Margaret danced at parish concerts around Cape Breton and became a favourite performer at all the main outdoor concerts in Cape Breton and Antigonish. Her name was well known in music and dance circles, and her dancing was respected for its incredible timing, precision, and drive while remaining true to the traditional Cape Breton style. Recently, Margaret served as one of six mentors for the “A Timeless Art: A Cape Breton Step Dance Collective” and has been featured in several books written about Cape Breton step dancing. In 1977, Margaret was asked to travel to Scotland to perform with a group of Cape Breton and mainland Nova Scotia musicians to promote Nova Scotia as a possible host for a future Gathering of the Clans. For eleven years, Margaret organized the Tuesday night Antigonish Highland Games Concert, which she called “Ceilidh Beag”, and she was instrumental in arranging for Cape Breton fiddle classes to be offered in Antigonish. She was awarded a life membership in the Antigonish Highland Society as well as a 60-year pin acknowledging her years as part of the St. Andrews Catholic Women’s League. Margaret never liked praise or recognition, but she was the first to encourage and celebrate others. She was a lifelong fan of figure skating and, more recently, a fan of the Toronto Blue Jays. Margaret leaves behind a beautiful legacy of faith, tradition, culture, humility, humour, and care. Through her quiet gestures, she touched countless lives and hearts. Margaret’s family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and support staff of St. Martha’s Regional Hospital for their excellent care during her time on the third and fourth floors and in the palliative care unit. Visitation was held on Sunday, September 6th, 2026, in MacIsaac Funeral Home, 61 Pleasant Street, Antigonish, with the funeral mass held on Monday, September 7th, 2026, in St. Andrew’s Church, St. Andrews. Burial followed in the parish cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the St. Andrew Cemetery Fund or a charity of one’s choice.