MacIVER, Richard John –
Age 86, of Troy, Inverness Co., passed away on
Thursday, October 21, 2021, in the Alderwood Rest Home, Baddeck. Born
in North Sydney he was the son of the late John Lennan
« Jack » and Elizabeth Ellen « Bessie » (Miller)
MacIver.
Richard owned and operated R.J. MacIver General Store in Port
Hastings and was one of the last stores to deliver groceries to the
country twice a week. He was a member of St. David’s United
Church, Port Hastings and was a 53-year member of Solomon Lodge 46. He
was well known for his stories and was one of Winnie Chafe’s
biggest fans.
Surviving is his loving wife, Noreen (Turpel) of 60 years;
daughter, Joy Halfpenny, Fort McMurray, AB; son, John (Melissa), Fort
McMurray, AB; sister, Betty (James) Langley, Port Hawkesbury;
grandchildren, Trevor Jardine (Heather MacDonnell), Lesley (Rod)
MacLellan and Randy MacIver; great-grandchildren, J.R. MacLellan,
Marshall MacLellan and Bowen Jardine. He was predeceased by daughters,
Colleen and Leslie in infancy; brother, Neil; sister,
Mabel.
At Richard’s request there will be no visitation or
funeral service. Memorial donations in Richard’s memory may
be made to the Port Hastings Vol. Fire Dept., or to a charity of
one’s choice.
Arrangements are under the care of Dennis Haverstock Funeral
Home, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family
at: www.haverstocks.com
1935 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Richard John MacIver 1935 2021..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Décès pour la Ville: Port-Hawkesbury, Province: Nova Scotia