Nova Scotia Obituaries

Halifax, NS May 29, 1950 - November 04, 2025 Karen Ann Machan (75) of Halifax, passed away November 4, 2025 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her son Ian (Karen), her brothers Pat (Anne-Marie) and David, her nieces Karen, Erin, and Tara, and her nephews Todd and Brett. She is predeceased by her parents, John and Irene McGrattan and brother Roger. Karen touched many lives, including staff and students at Dalhousie University where she worked for 25 years. She will be sorely missed by...

Sydney Mines, NS September 12, 1934 - January 06, 2026 Leslie James “Les” MacLean of Sydney Mines, age 91, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on January 6, 2026. Born on September 12, 1934, in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Les was the son of the late Charles B. MacLean and Gladys (Green) MacLean. Les began his career working in the office at the Bras d’Or Coal Company in Florence. He later transitioned to Eastern Light and Power, where he became Head of Customer Service, Eastern Zone,...

Sydney, NS January 10, 1932 - January 08, 2026 It is with great sadness that we, the family of Margaret Gladys MacDonald, announce the passing of a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, and friend on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney. Born on January 10, 1932, in Sydney, Margaret was a daughter of the late Robert and Rosella (Lundrigan) Parsons and stepdaughter of the late Isabel (Sheppard) Parsons of Whitney Pier. She was a faithful member of St....