The Cape Breton Post, October 15, 2016 WILLIAM JOHN "WILLIE" CURRAN Born in Colliers, Newfoundland and Labrador, on January 4th, 1942 Passed on October 12th, 2016 We, the family of William John “Willie” Curran, regret to announce his passing on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. Born January 4, 1942, in Colliers, Newfoundland, he was a son of the late Patrick and Margaret (Whalen) Curran. Before retirement, Willie worked in the United States as an iron worker. He is survived by his sisters, Mary Curran-Pozar and Eileen (Frank) Curran-O’Grady, both of New Jersey, USA and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Besides his parents, Willie was predeceased by his brothers, Thomas and Patrick. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Monday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at Holy Redeemer Church on Tuesday 10 a.m., with Rev. Paul Murphy officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail [email protected]