W J Dooley Funeral Home

W J Dooley Funeral Home Proudly serving the families of the Northside and beyond for 150 years. Family owned and operated, W. J. We are available 24/7.

Dooley Funeral Home offers a complete range of funeral services to residents of North Sydney and neighbouring communities. With compassion and attention to detail, our directors tend to each and every aspect of your funeral plan to support you at your time of need. Our funeral home provides contemporary facilities for visitation and chapel services. Using up to date technologies, embracing traditions and recognizing today's needs are vital to us as we deliver services to our community.

01/08/2026

Funeral Mass for Hector MacEachern at St Joseph, North Sydney. Officiated by Fr Doug MacDonald and Fr Danny MacLennan.

01/07/2026

Celebrate the life of Hector MacEachern and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

Functions of a FuneralAt a community level, funerals allow people from groups, clubs and organizations an opportunity to...
01/05/2026

Functions of a Funeral

At a community level, funerals allow people from groups, clubs and organizations an opportunity to remember and pay tribute to a someone they shared special times with. Services are an ideal venue for reflection and farewells.

Friendships that were formed over time and bonds that were created are recognized. Those who had close ties to the deceased have an opportunity to ruminate on the relationship they shared and recount experiences and special moments. Friendships are chosen with people who we have common interests with, and it seems natural to have the chance to say good-bye one last time.

Families are given a chance to invite others to an occasion where their loved one is honoured. With the support and comfort of well-wishers, they can more easily grieve the loss of their beloved.

The life of a loved one is venerated. Their deeds, likes, hobbies, accomplishments and kindness are shared with a community formally. Respects are paid and tributes are given. In a way, the service is like a final public acknowledgement of their life.

Funerals achieve exactly this, a life is honoured; family, friends and the community at large gather to be together to comfort one another and to say goodbye to someone they regarded as special.

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01/03/2026

Celebrate the life of Jessie "Irene" Robertson and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

Happy New Years!Our team at W J Dooley Funeral Home wish you a New Year filled with good health, happiness and joy. May ...
01/01/2026

Happy New Years!

Our team at W J Dooley Funeral Home wish you a New Year filled with good health, happiness and joy. May your hopes and dreams become reality.

“Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy… and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.”
- Helen Keller

12/30/2025

Celebrate the life of David Jessome and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

12/27/2025

Celebrate the life of Theresa "Tessie" MacDonald and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

12/26/2025

Celebrate the life of Lawrence Long and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

We at W J Dooley Funeral Home wish you Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas. May the season be filled with special moments...
12/25/2025

We at W J Dooley Funeral Home wish you Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas.

May the season be filled with special moments where you, and those you love, share the joys of this special time of the year.

“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.” —Laura Ingalls Wilder

12/22/2025

Celebrate the life of Kathleen Nicole "Nikki" Serroul and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

The holiday season can be a difficult time of year for those who grieve. Sometimes a simple gesture can help bring a smi...
12/22/2025

The holiday season can be a difficult time of year for those who grieve. Sometimes a simple gesture can help bring a smile to their day. Why not have the kids help with prep? They will only be too willing to cut some cookies, and their efforts are sure to be recognized.

Christmas Cookies
Note: Dough must sit in the fridge overnight! Please allow sufficient time to prepare.

Ingredients for Dough
Flour 4 cups
Baking Powder 2 tsp.
Baking Soda 1 tsp.
Sugar 2 cups
Shortening 1 cup
Sour Cream 1 cup
Eggs 2
Anise Oil 1 tsp.
Cookie cutters

Ingredients for topping.
White icing. Homemade or store-bought container.
Food colouring: 4 pack of colours
White Sugar as needed.

Directions
Make Dough: Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs and sour cream. Mix well. Sift dry ingredients and add. Mix well. Add anise oil and mix well. Refrigerate overnight. Dough consistency: should not stick to surfaces. Use flour to prevent sticking as needed.

Divide dough into four equal parts. Roll dough so it is about ¼” thick. Cut shapes with cookie cutters. Add excess dough to next part. Repeat. Cook at 370 degrees until bottom is light brown (about 7 minutes). Let sit 15 minutes to harden.

Spread icing on cookies. Add sugar to small bowls and add food colouring to sugar. Mix thoroughly. Sprinkle on icing. Total prep time can approach a couple of hours, depending on how decorative you wish to have your cookies, and how helpful the kids are. The anise oil will give the cookies a black licorice flavour.

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12/19/2025

The right words can bring comfort during the holidays. If you're missing a loved one this Christmas, these quotes might speak to your heart.

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107 Pleasant Street
North Sydney, NS
B2A1L9

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