CARTER Elizabeth -- North Sydney
Published: February 21, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Amy Elizabeth Carter, age 91, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Port Aux Basques, NL, on October 12, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Amy (Hatcher) Blackmore. In her earlier years she worked as a telephone operator in Newfoundland until she married and then moved to North Sydney. When her children were older, Elizabeth went to work at Peoples Store, which she really enjoyed but she had to retire early due to her eyesight. Elizabeth was a member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney.

Left to mourn are her children, Debbie (Blair) Forrest, North Sydney, Clayton (Linda) Carter, New Campbellton; her grandchildren, Amy, Christopher, Michelle, Erin, Deanna; seven great-grandchildren and her step-grandchild Shannon Forrest. Also surviving is her sister Marguerite White, NL; her brothers, Gordie Blackmore, NL, Winston Blackmore, Halifax. She will be remembered by her good friend Ellen Anderson and all the walks they shared over the years. She was predeceased by her husband Clayton Carter, her son Jimmy, her sister Lillian, her brothers George, Jack, Richard and Gerald.

There will be no visitation by request. A private graveside service will be held at a later date under the care and direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family by leaving a message on the tribute wall of the obituary at www.wjdooley.com

CONFIANT, Dorothy Helen -- North Sydney
Published: February 16, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Dorothy Helen Confiant, age 94, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend on Monday, February 13, 2023, in the Palliative Care unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Codroy Valley, Newfoundland on September 23, 1928, Dorothy was a daughter of the late Bill and Catherine (Hilliard) Carter.

Dorothy had a heart of gold and was such a good mom, nanny, and wife. She always went above and beyond for all of her children and especially all of her grandchildren. She was such a great cook and was always preparing big meals for everyone to share in and make memories. She was the best mom that anyone could possibly ask for. Dorothy volunteered at the Northside Guest Home for 36 years, and was so good to all the patients she cared for there. She was a member of the Pensioners Club in North Sydney for many years. She was a tremendously selfless woman, making herself available to help anyone and everyone she could.

Dorothy is lovingly survived by her children, Joan Barron (Kippy), Colleen Grant (Donnie), Laura Cordero (Vince), Kay Ransome (Ron), Clarissa Campbell (Cyril), Arlene MacLean (Charles), Farrell (Carol), Darrell (Ellen), Maxine Campbell (Bobby), and Joy Confiant (Vernon). She is further survived by her 22 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved taking care of and baking for. She is also survived by her sisters in Newfoundland, with whom she was very close, Vera, Carol, and Greta. Besides her parents, Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Tom, for whom she was a proud and loving wife; her two children, Tommy and Marie Confiant; and by her siblings Bill, Fred, Ella, and Kay.

The family would like to thank the staff of the 3rd floor at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, along with the doctors and nurses of the Palliative Care Unit, the VON and all other homecare workers for the excellent care and treatment they provided. They cannot be thanked enough for everything they did. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 17th, at Calvary Baptist Church, North Sydney, with Rev. James MacLellan officiating. Burial will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney in the spring. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant Street, North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to the family by leaving a message on the tribute wall of the obituary at www.wjdooley.com