It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, Cecil Clayton Herridge on January 2nd, 2026 at Northside General Hospital surrounded by his family.

 

Dad was born September 12th, 1936 in Piccarie, Newfoundland. At age 8 he moved with his family to North Sydney where they settled on the Gannon Rd. 

 

In his younger years he fished lobster on his father’s boat and in 1956 he met his wife Josephine and settled in to working the coal mines alongside Mom’s father and brothers.

Dad was Past President & lifetime member of Royal Canadian Legion Breton Br 008, Sydney Mines. He spent countless hours as a volunteer and never missed a Poppy campaign until his illness. He took great pride in attending District Command meetings across the Island with his ” legion buddies”.

 

Upon retirement Dad enjoyed his daily drives to visit his brother George where they often discussed what model fishing boat they were building at the time. Whether it was Newfoundland dory’s, lobster boats or schooners, every thing was made by hand in his workshop.

 

Dad was the son of George and Rebecca (Piccott) Herridge. He is survived by his daughter’s Anne Marie, Irene (Dennis), son John. Grandsons Doug Woods ( Alyson), Nick Woods. Great grandchildren Connor and Kaylin whom he was extremely proud of. Also left to mourn are his brothers George, Wilfred and Everett (Vangie). Brother in law Charles Hunt & niece Denise Lahey ( Hunt). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and his fur baby Marley.

 

Dad was predeceased by his wife Josephine ( Hunt), brother Murdock, sister Dorothy, 

 

The family extends heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the Palliative Care Team of Doctors, Nurse Julia Penny, volunteers Jim and Roberta for your care and compassion during Dad’s illness. Special thanks to nurses and staff of 4th fl West, Northside General Hospital, Dr’s Andrew & Alex Wawer and their staff. Dr. Eugene Ignacio. To VON & Northside Homemakers for making Dad’s stay at home more comfortable. 

 

In keeping with Dad’s wishes there will be no visitation, cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton, The Cape Breton Cancer Center, SPCA of Cape Breton or a charity of one’s choice. 

 

                          Da

“To the world you were one person, but to us, you were the world” 

 

 

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