Alexander « Jerome » MacPhail
1938-2019
MacPhail, A. Jerome –
Antigonish/Fraser’s Grant, It is
with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Alexander
« Jerome » MacPhail, age 80,
at
Martha’s Regional Hospital on July
29, 2019 surrounded by his family and
friends.
Born in Fraser’s Grant,
Antigonish County, he was the son of the late John and Christina
(Punch) MacPhail.
Jerome was a carpenter by trade who
worked with several contractors over the years, where he met many life
long friends. He showed a keen interest in sports. Recently attending
a Toronto Blue Jays game was one of his highlights. If the Maple Leafs
were on ice, forget about getting the remote! He played in the Rural
League for many years as a young fellow, and had many fond memories of
those days gone by. An avid card player, he always looked forward to a
good game at the kitchen table with family and friends. He spent many
hours fishing and hunting and was known for his « great
shot ». Tim’s was a big part of his morning routine,
having coffee and meeting friends. Jerome was always there to give a
helping hand whether it be family, friends or for a community event.
He will be remembered for his quick wit, and soft
chuckle.
He will be dearly missed his wife of
forty-four years, Anne (Wallace); son Derrick (Krista) and daughter
Leah (Ed MacDonald) both of Fraser’s Grant and Melissa
(Jason MacDonald) of Pomquet; grandsons: Dante, Barrett, Cohen, Landon
and Greysen; sisters: Catherine MacDonnell and Theresa (Doug) Grace
both of St. Andrews; Jean Grant, Toronto and Anna MacPhail,
Antigonish; sisters in law, Theresa MacPhail and Donna Chisholm both
of Heatherton.
Predeceased by sister, Elaine;
brothers: Billy, Danny and Allan; sister in law, Rowena and brothers
in law, Alex MacDonnell and Rory Grant.
Visitation will be in C. L. Curry
Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish on Wednesday from 7 to 9
pm and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Mass will be in
Immaculate Conception Church, Heatherton on Friday at 11:00am with
Reverend Andrew Gillies presiding. Burial in the parish
cemetery.
Donations in memory may be made to
N.S. Heart &Stroke Foundation; Alzheimer’s Society
or the R.K. MacDonnald Nursing Home Foundation. Online condolences:
www.clcurry.com.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Alexander Jerome MacPhail 19382019..
Décès pour la Ville: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia