Anthony Hominick

Anthony Hominick Tony passed away peacefully at the Victoria General Hospital at noon June 25, 2026, two months shy of his 96th birthday. He was born in Sydney, Cape Breton, the youngest child of Ukrainian immigrant parents, Michael and Pauline Hominick. He was the last surviving member of his family. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 67 years Pauline, sisters Anne (Michael Bobyk), Kaye (John Francuz), brothers Peter (Rita), Steve (Rose), John (Evelyn) and Bill (Freda). Tony’s career began in the general office of the Dominion Steel and Coal Company, where he met and married telephone operator Pauline Gallop. Later, he began a career in education at the Adult Vocational Training Centre (NSCC Marconi campus) until his retirement. During these years, he set an example for learning, diligently working at their table to obtain his BA and BED through St. Francis Xavier University. A lover of sports, Tony was a member of the Sydney Curling Club for many years. He held season tickets for the Cape Breton Oilers and Screaming Eagles at Centre 200. An avid walker, Tony would be seen on nightly walks from Ashby to downtown Sydney. After his retirement he learned to play the ukulele and joined the Cape Breton Ukulele band where they travelled the island playing for seniors. Tony was a social person, who loved talking to friends and neighbours. After his move to Halifax, nothing made him happier than running into someone from Cape Breton, in his travels. Another passion was serving as a weekly lector at St Theresa’s Parish Church in Sydney for 50 years. Tony leaves behind daughters Kathryn Hominick in Halifax, Kelly Gilbey in Fredericton, grandchildren Kailee Hominick (Dade Migas) in Lawrencetown, and James McLean (Jacquelyn Smith), Christian Gilbey (Allyson) in Fredericton. Tony was thrilled to live long enough to spend time with great grandsons, Theo and Vinny Migas. Unfortunately, he will miss the arrival of his 3rd great grandson McLean in July. Tony is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces, Danny (Cathy), Eric, Ian Hominick, Patricia Skibinski (Chet), Joan (Grant). The family would like to thank his care partners, ParaMed, the VON and Janet at Sobey’s Pharmacy. Tony’s cremation has already occurred. A celebration of life will be held at a future date, when Tony and Pauline will return home to their final resting place in Sydney. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Tony’s name, to the VON.

Anthony Hominick

August 17, 1930 - June 25, 2026