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Miles and Paula Gallagher planted 3 trees in memory of Cyril MacPhee
Monday, February 3, 2025
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Cyril Joseph MacPhee
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Norma Belliveau posted a condolence
Thursday, May 29, 2025
I came across the sad news of Cyril’s passing earlier this year, just this morning. I worked with Cyril at CBCL (Halifax) back in the early ‘80’s. He was a hoot! So sorry for your lost.
Norma Belliveau, Halifax
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Bill Garriock posted a condolence
Monday, March 3, 2025
Have loved his music since we first met at Keltic Lodge in 1998. Such a great voice with beautiful lyrics. Forever grateful and still listening. Thank you Cyril.
Bill and Patty Garriock
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
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Anonymous planted a tree in memory of Cyril MacPhee
Sunday, February 23, 2025
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Dave & Linda Bagdade, Indianapolis, Indiana USA planted a tree in memory of Cyril MacPhee
Saturday, February 22, 2025
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Neal Sanborn posted a condolence
Thursday, February 20, 2025
My wife and I fortunately stumbled across Cyril several years ago when he was playing at a boiled dinner at the legion hall in Great Narrows. We’d never heard of him (we live in Arizona), but immediately fell in love with him and his music. I bought two of his CDs and learned several of the songs. I’m sorry for your loss, and for all of ours. He lives on through all of us and will continue to live through our children.
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Rod MacIntyre posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Q: What will you miss most about Cyril?
A: He was a wonderful musician. He had a great sense of humour & was always friendly. I enjoyed seeing him perform with Brakin’ Tradition.
He will definitely be missed by all. My condolences to Rhodena, Haley & all the family.
Sincerely,
Rod MacIntyre
Dartmouth
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Cathy Boudreau posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Condolences to Cyril's family. Cape Breton has lost a great guy!
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Linda MacKinnon uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, February 9, 2025
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Joyce MacLeod posted a condolence
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Rhodena, Haley, Geraldine, Ann and the rest of the MacPhee and LeBlanc family and friends my condolences on the loss of Cyril. Whenever I saw Cyril it was always the same, it could be for a few minutes or a longer period of time, I never walked away that I was not laughing. I am sorry you and Cyril went through such a hard time with his illness. Please take care.
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Anonymous planted a tree in memory of Cyril MacPhee
Saturday, February 8, 2025
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David Mombourquette posted a condolence
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Heartbroken to hear of Cyril’s passing. I first heard his voice through his songs with Brakin Tradition, and my appreciation grew when I discovered his solo work. He expressed his soul through his music and was a true artist. I was honoured to host two house parties in Fredericton during his winter tours to Upper Canada, where his Celtic charm and Cape Breton generosity were appreciated by everyone in attendance. Cyril had the ability to make everyone he met, even for the first time, feel like they were his best friend. I count my blessings by twos for having been privileged to meet him. Sending peace to all the family.
David Mombourquette
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Linda Penney posted a condolence
Saturday, February 8, 2025
So sorry to hear of your great loss,Rodena. He had a smile that no one could forget. My deepest sympathy to all who loved Him.
Linda Penney
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Rita MacIsaac posted a condolence
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Sincerest condolences to Rhodena, Haley, Malcie & the MacPhee family. Cyril was a great entertainer & will be missed by all who knew him. May all your precious memories bring you comfort.
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Grandona Legion posted a condolence
Friday, February 7, 2025
Cyril made friends wherever he went, and Grandona Legion in Iona was no exception. He played for many of our Friday Suppers and was entertaining both on and off the stage. We will always remember the fun times at the Legion with Cyril playing, singing, cracking jokes, and telling stories. He was a Cape Breton gem! Our sincere condolences to Cyril’s family and friends.
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Kathy MacNeil posted a condolence
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Dear Rhodena and Haley,
I am so very saddened to hear of Cyril's passing.
My heart goes out to you both and your extended families. I want you to know I can understand your mixed feelings of grief. My father also suffered through 15 years with Parkinson's. It was a very difficult final few years, especially on my Mom, who was by his side daily in his final days in hospital and in the nursing home. My deepest sympathy and prayers for comfort and strength through the next stages of your grieving.
With love, Kathy MacNeil (Stone) (Glenn's ex-wife)
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Mike Middlebrooks posted a condolence
Thursday, February 6, 2025
I was just thinking about my father-son trip about 10 years ago. I’m from Texas, and it was a bucket list to visit Nova Scotia. My son (11 at the time) and I stayed at the Keltic Lodge. After dinner, I heard some wonderful music, and it was Cyril. We listened and sang every song, the next morning, Matthew and I were eating breakfast , and we saw Cyril and told him what a wonderful time we had listening to him the previous night. He ended up signing the cd I purchased and sat down with us for breakfast. Truly a class act and a gentleman. He singing with the angels, today. It was 10 years ago that my Mom passed, so this is double the sadness. Prayers for the family…
Mike Middlebrooks and son Matthew
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Thomas Hood posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Rhodena,Haley and family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Cyril was an amazingly talented man, I was lucky enough to see him performing many times during my summer at the Keltic. Was always such a pleasure to run into him anytime.
Thomas Hood
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Holly MacIntosh posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
To Rhodena, Haley and all Cyril's family: I met Cyril as a 16 year old and we remained good friends all his life. He would always give me a sweet hug when we met at one of his shows or in a store in St. Peter's. My husband, Alan Benninger, and I send our most heartfelt condolences to all of you. Lean on each other and may Cyril's memory be a blessing. Fly high, dear friend.
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Karl Proude uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
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First encounter with Cyril was via phone, 1991 through a connection with a dear friend of both Cyril's and mine Ray Legere. I was looking for a copy of the Music Man CD which I fell in love with and wanted to play though our out door sound at Spinnaker's Landing in Summerside PEI. Cyril sent me one @ no charge. A month later I called Cyril for an other one, as a summer staff member stole it. I think Cyril thought I was scamming him. Lol. Fast forward 1995 while doing Horse and buggy ride in Cavendish PEI and with a family on board, for an hour long ride. With me having fun with the kids asking where they were from and what their names were they responded that their Dad's name was Cyril. When asked what the last name was,that is when I turned about and said Thee, Cyril Macphee. I can still to this day hear Rhodena say " Can we not go anywhere. But a great evening was had back at my camp around the fire. Next encounter was at Ray and Jill Legere's wedding . Cyril sang his song When I Say I Do. Wow. I married Acadian Fiddler Louise Arsenault in 2009,you can guess what I had her son and daughter play at our wedding. Just so greatful Louise and I had our visit with Cyril and Rhodena in Bedegue CB August 2010. My all time favorite Cape Breton performer. You will never be forgotten.
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fred white posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
I first met Cyril in Big Pond when he was about 16 years old. I would have bumped into him repeatedly through the years at concerts and venues throughout the island. Always friendly and a great smile. He was a great person a fantastic singer & entertainer and will be greatly missed. To Rhodena & Haley, sorry for your loss.
Fred & Jean White
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John Donald Cameron posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
My condolences to Cyril's family on your loss.When I operated my music store in Port Hawkesbury,Cyril was one of my valued customers.He would drop in for a chat and pick up his favourite guitar strings. He was always easy to deal with.So sorry to hear of his passing,but he is at rest now.RIP.
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Mary Josephine McNamara posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
My heart aches on the passing of our dear friend Cyril MacPhee. Cyril was the life of any party with his talent, wit, and just being himself. Cyril loved all and was loved by all. Heartfelt Sympathy to his wonderful family and to all those in his world of music. Live on Cyril in the Peace, Joy and Happiness of Heaven.
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Ken and Mary Ann Boyd planted a tree in memory of Cyril MacPhee
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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Alisa and Tom Wall posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Condolences to All the family of Cyril from Tom and I. Cyril could always put a smile on your face and after a conversation that smile would remain for hours. Rest in peace.
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Dennis & Carol MacDonald posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Rhodena, "Miss Haley" and all,
So sorry to learn about Cyril. We feel so much for you all. Cyril is fine now.
Dennis & Carol MacDonald
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Robert cotton planted a tree in memory of Cyril MacPhee
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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Ken and Mary Ann Boyd posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Dear Rhodena and Haley,
Cyril was a best friend to so many. We are truly honored to have been two of his friends for over forty years.
Cyril was an amazing singer, songwriter and musician. His rich soulful voice touched everyone's heart.
He had a wonderful way of drawing everyone into his world of joy. No one could be around him without smiling.
Not only was he extremely quick witted, we loved his deliberate antics just to make people laugh.
He will never be forgotten.
Ken and Mary Ann Boyd
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Palmer & Linda Horton posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Our sincere condolences to Rhodena Haley & family. Cyril was a great guy and a fantastic musician. ❤️ Hugs Palmer & Linda
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Lola LeLievre lit a candle
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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We , The Lelievre Family are very heartbroken to hear of Cyril's passing....we all loved him for his kindness, sense of humour, his wonderful smile, and his beautiful music...We miss you Cyril..Our most sincere condolences to Cyril's family..from t.he LeLievre family, and band members of the Phantoms.
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Tony and Janet Mombourquette posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Rhodena, Haley,
Janet and I have known Cyril since the early 1980s while at a Bluegrass festival in the valley when we happened to come across the wonderful blending of his group, Notework. We have been friends ever since. Over the years, we've attended many shows, concerts and house parties, either as audience members, sharing the stage with my groups of jamming in our livingroom.
Through all this time, Cyril has provided us with many memorable performances mixed with his light humour and infectious smile. It was a few years ago now, when Janet and I had a visit with you and Cyril at your home and I shall cherish our time together before this dreadful desease sapped the very core of his being. I'm sad to say, I didn't wish to see him during the latter part of life under these conditions.
I wish to inform you that I am working on a special two hour Tribute to Cyril on my radio program, Cape Breton Calling this Saturday, Feb 8th from noon until 2PM. The program can be listened to on CIOE, 97.5 FM here in the HRM area or listen live anywhere on the web at communityradio.ca. You can also pick it up on TuneIn, a global radio streaming service. I have selected music from Notework, Brakin' Tradition, his solo CDs and one CD with Rob MacLean.
My dear friends, although Cyril is no longer with us, his memory and his music will live forever in our hearts. Take solice in the knowledge that he is no longer suffering in the earthly body he had been captive for so long. May you be comforted by the love and support of family and the many friends he had ammased over the years. If you are in need of anything, please feel free to call or text. We will be here for you.
Love,
Janet and Tony
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Frankie & Florence Mombourquette posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Condolences to the family. Always enjoyed Cyril's music. Never missed his venues at Celtic Colors.
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Andrea MacEachern posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Billy, Kyla and I will always remember Cyril for his infectious laughter and “off centre” humour…all you had to do was look at him and you knew he was thinking of something silly to say. He was one of the most beautiful souls that ever we met. How blessed are we that we could call him friend!
Many cups of tea in our home and yours. Lots of laughs and music, and always treated like you were the most importantly person on earth.
Rhodena and Haley, sending you lots of love. We hold you all so close in our hearts❤️
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Catherine Paget planted a tree in memory of Cyril MacPhee
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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Cyril will be in the memories of all who crossed his path. He brought immense joy, love and laughter to us all. Rest in peace dear Cyril! Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Mary Batchilder posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
To the Family of Cyril Mac Phee:
So very sorry to hear of Cyril's illness and passing. Loved his calm, beautiful singing voice and guitar playing. Thinking of all his family and friends and wishing you all comfort and peace, strength and love at this very difficult time.
I am a friend of Leo's, went to school with Claire and some of Leo's sisters. ( Doris , Emerice) You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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MARCEL BAPTISTE LE FORT posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
I really loved this guy ! I played with a lot of great musicians in my life but none any more special than Cyril. I remember waiting patiently for his next Governor's gig so I could go sit down and play with him. Played a couple of gigs on main street Baddeck with him and had a ball. Cyril always had a good joke to tell and would always greet me with a good Goddamn, soupe du jour saying of his. He was certainly proud to be of Acadian descent as well as a good Scot ! He will be missed for the fantastic musician, singer/songwriter/storyteller that he was. He was always so proud to sing "Nova Sotia to me".
Rest in Peace Cyril for all the good that you have done in this life sharing not only your gift of music
but your humor, your smile and for your genuine love for others . You will never be forgotten !!!!!!!
Your friend, Marcel.
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Dana and John planted a tree in memory of Cyril MacPhee
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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Dorothy Tennant posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Q: What will you never forget about Cyril?
A: Cyril brought the Verschuren family so much joy for a couple of decades with his beautiful voice, music, stories and jokes at both the Keltic Lodge at Thanksgiving and at private parties at Long Island, Cape Breton. He was absolutely the best. We feel so lucky to have shared him with you, Rhodena and Haley. “Cape Breton is Crying.”
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Fran Doyle posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
I shared a lot of laughs with Cyril over the years in different venues throughout the Maritimes.
R.I.P my friend
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Bill Mac Pherson posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
The Men Of The Deep,s are so sad to hear about Cyril.Our thoughts and prayers going out to his family.Rest easy dear friend and sing again with the angel,s
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Charlene Murray posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, February 3, 2025
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My deepest Condolences to all of the family
He will be missed by all
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Anonymous planted a tree in memory of Cyril MacPhee
Monday, February 3, 2025
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Mary Sue Mackinnon posted a condolence
Monday, February 3, 2025
Our deepest condolences.
May each happy memory, remain a joy in your hearts forever.
Mary Sue & Gladstone
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Karen Hicks posted a condolence
Monday, February 3, 2025
Rhondena and Haley, we are so very sorry for your loss. We have many fond memories of watching Cyril play, thank you for sharing such a wonderful man with us all. May your memories keep you strong. Wade and Karen Hicks
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Ashlee posted a condolence
Monday, February 3, 2025
I always enjoyed chatting with Cyril and listening to his music when I worked at the Keltic Lodge! He'll live forever in his songs!
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Haley MacPhee uploaded photo(s)
Monday, February 3, 2025
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Jim Collette posted a condolence
Monday, February 3, 2025
....sitting on his deck early one morning over coffee, and he broke the silence by saying " It's just so beautiful here" The look on his face said it all.
Rhodena and Haley... thank you for sharing Cyril with all of us. We all became better people, learned to laugh a little harder, and love a whole lot deeper because we got to be in his circle. He will be missed by everyone he met.
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Lonnie L. Jones posted a condolence
Monday, February 3, 2025
I met Cyril when I was working with the Garrison Bros in the early 80s. We could go years without seeing each other then suddenly, at a coffee shop or restaurant, or a Music Store, we'd meet and it was like it had been only days since our last chat. The thing I remember most about him was his smile; it lit up a whole room.
Cyril was loved by all but more importantly (to me) he was respected among his peers. I will certainly miss him and the joy he brought to the world.
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Clarence Digout posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, February 3, 2025
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My deepest condolences to Rhodena and Haley and the whole McPhee family, he was ,without a doubt ,one of the nicest persons you could meet, you loved Cyril instantly and he always reciprocated the love ❤️, that’s just the way he rolled , my heart is breaking God Speed my friend, until we meet again
A Memorial Tree was planted for Cyril MacPhee
Monday, February 3, 2025
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Monday, February 3, 2025
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Heather LELACHEUR posted a condolence
Monday, February 3, 2025
Although its difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. My condolences to Rhodena, Haley , and all of Cyrils beautiful family.
RIP Cyril, I will miss that saucy smile
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John Karr posted a condolence
Monday, February 3, 2025
Cyrillic, thank you for your friendship. I will never forget you. Journey well and find peace.
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Chuck and Cathy Waters posted a condolence
Monday, February 3, 2025
Cyril was one of the nicest, fun-loving, prankster and professional musicians we ever met in our trips to Ingonish Beach. His music was always enjoyable when we caught him at the Keltic Lodge. He definitly left a void in the music field. Always missed. Rest peacefully.
Chuck and Cathy Waters
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