Obituary of Sheila Diane Tutty, Glace Bay

Sheila Diane (O’Donnell) Tutty

Glace Bay

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Sheila Diane (O’Donnell) Tutty with her family by her side on Friday, June 21 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.

Born in Glace Bay on April 14, 1955, she was the daughter of Laura Yates and the late Jim Yates.

Diane was an avid dart player who played in many leagues over the years. She was a member of the Army/Navy/ Airforce , No. 246, Glace Bay where she played darts and had many laughs with her friends. She was a kind person with a huge heart. Diane was loved by many and will be missed by all.

Diane is survived by her loving common- law husband, Lawrence Whitty; mother, Laura Yates; sisters, Marcella Greun, Alberta and special sister, Robyn (Ronnie) Melnick, special niece, Haley Melnick and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins and to Lawrence’s family who were a great part of Diane life.

Diane was predeceased by her father, Jim Yates.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place on Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 3 p.m. until the time of the service at 5 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Chapel and Reception Centre, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay with Fr. Duaine Devereaux officiating.

On line condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca