Notable Births & Deaths for Big Bank ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Big Bank. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

• Alexander Graham Bell     (Scientist , inventor, educator)
  • He was born in Edinburgh (Scotland) on March 3, 1847 (a Wednesday) and died in Forks Baddeck (NS) on August 2, 1922 (a Wednesday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 75.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alexander Graham Bell<1>
• Don Domanski     (Poet)
  • He was born in Sydney (NS) on April 29, 1950 (a Saturday) and died on September 7, 2020 (a Monday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 70.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• Leon Dubinsky     (Songwriter, actor)
  • Full name: Leon Isaiah Dubinsky
  • He was born in Sydney (NS) on July 5, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Englishtown (NS) on January 17, 2023 (a Tuesday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 81.
  • He is buried at Hebrew Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east southeast of Big Bank.
  • Additional References
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hebrew Cemetery
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Hebrew Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Big Bank to Hebrew Cemetery
• Winston 'Scotty' Fitzgerald     (Musician)
  • He was born in White Point (NS) on February 16, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Sydney (NS) on September 2, 1987 (a Wednesday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 73.
  • He is buried at St. Joseph's / Holy Family Cemetery, Reserve Mines, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Big Bank.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Winston 'Scotty' Fitzgerald<1>
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph's / Holy Family Cemetery, Reserve Mines
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to St. Joseph's / Holy Family Cemetery, Reserve Mines (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Big Bank to St. Joseph's / Holy Family Cemetery, Reserve Mines
• Bruce Guthro     (Singer, songwriter)
  • He was born in Sydney Mines (NS) on August 31, 1961 (a Thursday) and died in Halifax (NS) on September 5, 2023 (a Tuesday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 62.
  • We don't have any burial details.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bruce Guthro<1>
• William 'Flash' Hollett     (Professional hockey)
  • He was born in North Sydney (NS) on April 13, 1911 (a Thursday) and died in Mississauga (ON) on April 20, 1999 (a Tuesday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 88.
  • He is buried at Springcreek Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Flash' Hollett<1>
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Springcreek Cemetery
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Springcreek Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Big Bank to Springcreek Cemetery
• Kenzie MacNeil     (Songwriter, musician, producer, director)
  • He was born in Sydney (NS) on September 2, 1952 (a Tuesday) and died in Sydney (NS) on July 24, 2021 (a Saturday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 68.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• Rita MacNeil     (Singer)
  • She was born in Big Pond (NS) on May 28, 1944 (a Sunday) and died in Sydney (NS) on April 16, 2013 (a Tuesday).
  • At the time of her death, she was 68.
  • The body was cremated.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rita MacNeil<1>