John Maurice ‘Angus’ MacDonald
1948-2021
MACDONALD, JOHN MAURICE « ANGUS »
– Canso, Age 73.
It is with great sadness that the family of John Maurice
« Angus » MacDonald announce his passing on Friday, March 26,
2021 in Eastern Memorial Hospital, Canso. Born on March 20,
1948 in Guysborough to the Late Joseph and Lillian (Fougere)
MacDonald.
The thunder roared and lightning struck as the Pearly Gates
opened up on March 26th to welcome our father,
partner, grandfather, brother, uncle and
friend.
Best known to his family and friends as Angus, he was a
devoted Toronto Maple Leaf Fan who lived a very blue and white
life. He had the privilege to attend a game of his favourite
team with the « apple of his eye » daughter Yvonne where he
met and received an autograph of the Late Walter
Gretzky.
Angus was a member of the Canadian Coast Guard in
1967. He was part of the crew to take the voyage on the CGS
John A MacDonald which transited the Northwest Passage from East to
West returning to Halifax via Panama Canal. Since 1967 he
was employed by several fish processing companies including Acadia
Fisheries, HB Nickerson, National Sea Products, Canso Seafoods Ltd and
G & C Fish Handlers. He was a former member of the
Canso Volunteer Fire Department.
Angus enjoyed playing hockey and was such a gentleman doing
so (wink, wink); He played on the local Highliners team. He
also played fastball on the Antigonish Ashdale, Canso Legionnaires,
and Canso Athletics teams. He was a big fan of the Canso Bluefins and
sporting his Acadia attire representing his grandson’s
hockey teams. Angus was happiest spending time at his camp
« Gilligan’s Island » and hosting his very own shed
parties with all his friends and family. He enjoyed boating
and would be seen travelling with his late furry friend Tie and
recently driving his truck with his new furry buddy Wendel.
Angus never missed presenting his five sisters, whom he loved dearly,
with lobsters on Mother’s Day and Christmas wreaths at
Christmas time. You never tasted fish & chips until
you had his.
Angus is survived by his best friend and loving partner of 40
years, Theresa Casey, daughter and « Daddy’s Little
Girl », Yvonne, Port Hawkesbury; son, Joey (Lynn), Kentville;
cherished grandsons, Aidan and Brody; brother, Clair (Marlaine),
Little Dover; sisters, Geraldine Sanderson, Dominion; Barbara MacLean,
Canso; Florence (Eddie) Garcia, Hazel Hill; Anne (George) Murphy,
Canso; Kate (Joe) Jamieson, Guysborough; special cousin, Brian
Fougere, Mahone Bay; mother in-law, Eileen Casey, Canso Seaside Manor;
sisters in-law, Ann Marie Rhynold, Hazel Hill; Shirley (Ira) Nunn,
Hazel Hill; Sheila (Tony) Kolanko, Big Pond; Joan (John) Collings,
Sydney and several nieces and nephews whom he held close to his
heart. Besides his parents he was predeceased by son, Joseph
Maurice in infancy, and brothers, Bernard and Joseph.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Eastern
Memorial Hospital, Canso, Dr. Chris Milburn, Dr. Luke Dobek and a very
special thank you to his family physician Dr. Cathy Felderhof and
palliative care nurse, Rhonda Bennett. Also, to the many
friends with their support of messages, food, and
visits.
All COVID-19 restrictions and protocols will be
in place for the visitation and for the funeral mass. Face
masks of face coverings must be worn for both and social distancing
will be in place.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held
from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, March 29 in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home,
121 School Street, Canso. Funeral Mass will take place 11
a.m. Tuesday, March 30, from Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church,
Canso with Father Jonathan Nnajifor officiating.
Burial in parish cemetery. Memorial donations can
be made to Eastern Memorial Hospital « Palliative Care Family
Room ». Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family
at: www.haverstock.com
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19482021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de John Maurice ‘Angus’ MacDonald 19482021..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Décès pour la Ville: Guysborough, Province: Nova Scotia