MacIsaac Funeral Home

04/15/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hugh Daniel MacNeil, who died peacefully in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital on Monday, April 13, 2026 with family at his side. He was the son of the late Mike and Sadie (MacPherson) MacNeil of Fraser’s Mills. Hughie Dan was a man who truly f...

04/15/2026

It’s Important to Bring their Picture

When you meet with us to make arrangements for your loved one, you will be asked to provide a photo of them to be used for the death notice. The photo chosen can be recently taken or one from the distant past. Some families bring a pic of their beloved dressed formally, while others give us a more casual image. Sometimes we receive a few pictures to use to show the deceased at different points in their life.

We primarily use images to help us complete our online obituary listing. Families can either provide a hard copy photograph or an electronic file. We will work with either format and enhance the image as needed. Sometimes we will crop it so that it presents well graphically.

Bringing a favourite photo of a loved one to the initial meeting will save some of the back and forth that often occurs, and will allow the obituary to be posted at an earlier time.

If you have questions about choosing and providing photos, contact us. We can easily walk you through what works best.

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04/12/2026

John “Bowling Alley” MacGillivray of Morristown passed away peacefully in his 86th year on April 10, 2026, at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish, surrounded by his loving family. Born October 13, 1940, he was the son of the late Daniel and Sadie MacGillivray. A lifelong resident of Mor...

04/11/2026

Allan Roderick MacIsaac, 85, the “Moon” passed away peacefully in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital on April 9, 2026. Born in Antigonish, Allan grew up in Sylvan Valley and learned the value of hard work from his parents A.B. and Peggy (MacDonald) MacIsaac. Allan married Valerie MacGillivary from...

04/09/2026

04/06/2026

Elwin ‘Elvie Sam’ MacPherson of Antigonish passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026 in the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, Antigonish, surrounded by care and compassion. Born in Antigonish, he was the son of the late Alex ‘Sam’ and Mary (Lays) MacPherson. Elwin was a skilled welder by trade and ...

04/05/2026

Happy Easter

Easter is a symbol of spring and new life. As you partake in today’s festivities take some time to reflect on new beginnings as you share Easter traditions with those who are close to you.

To individuals and families in our community who are Christian in faith, today marks the anniversary of Jesus' resurrection. May you find peace and joy as you remember his sacrifice.

04/01/2026

“There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they are gone, the light remains.” It is with deep and tremendous sorrow that we announce the passing of John Gerard Bray (age 66), of Lochaber, Antigonish County, who passed away on March 28th, 2026 in the Palliative Care U...

04/01/2026

April is Cancer Awareness Month

Spring has sprung with a mix of colourful flowers popping out of the ground, but none more significant than the yellow daffodil. For the last 65 years, Canadians have rallied around the yellow flower to make life better for people living with cancer.

Cancer remains the leading cause of death in Canada. It knows no social, cultural, religious or geographical boundary. The disease has touched everyone, whether it be ourselves, a loved one, a friend, a neighbour or a complete stranger we read about on social media. Because of its crushing physical, emotional and financial impact, a collaborative effort is necessary to reduce its burden on patients, families, communities and health-care systems.

Canadian Cancer Statistics:
• Over 1.5 million Canadians are living with and beyond cancer today.
• Nearly half of all Canadians are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.
• Breast, prostate and colorectal cancers account for nearly half of all cancers in Canada.
• Approximately 64 per cent of people are expected to survive at least five years after their cancer diagnosis. This is up 55 per cent from the early 1990s and a further 25 per cent from the 1940s.

A hallmark of Cancer Awareness Month is the Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Campaign. This annual initiative helps fund life-saving research to create more tomorrows and provides a support system to ensure no one faces cancer alone.

© MacIsaac Funeral Home/CFHC Online

03/26/2026

Free Online Memorial Pages

Surviving family members consider a variety of ways to pay tribute to their loved ones. Memorial pages provide an online venue where family and friends can share memories and pay respects over time.

There are many such platforms which offer services such as photo sharing, storytelling, uploading of personal information, life achievements, condolence wishes and videos. Some are available for a fee while others have no cost for their basic service package.

Below are six memorial page providers who offer a free page to memorialize a loved one:
• Never Gone
• Keeper
• Forever Missed
• Gathering Us
• Murial
• We Remember

This is by no means a complete list. If you seek to create a memorial webpage for a loved one, an online search will present even more providers who offer these services for a nominal fee.

© MacIsaac Funeral Home/CFHC Online

03/24/2026

Margaret (Peggy) Lillian (Ryan) Cameron Dec 15, 1935 - March 21, 2026 Peggy was born on Bouladarie Island, Cape Breton, in the farmhouse of Maggie MacLeod, for whom she was named. (The Cape Breton doctor, Dr. MacMillan, was late—and Peggy just could not wait!) She was the only child of Francis Phi...

03/20/2026

The pandemic has forced many of our mourning rituals online. Here are some basic rules to make sure you’re not unintentionally causing offense