MacKAY, Robert Elliott ‘Bobby’
Sydney
Robert ‘Bobby’ Elliott MacKay, age 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 26, 2021 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney surrounded by his family!
Born on August 9,1946 in Sydney, Dad was the son of the late Elliott and Margaret (Dawe) Mackay.
Dad was a well-known lifelong resident of Whitney Pier and anyone who knew him, knew they could find him hanging out in his vehicle at Tim Hortons enjoying his coffee and chatting with anyone who was nearby. Dad spent over 20 years at the Steel Plant in the coke ovens and after his retirement he continued working with his lifelong passion of snow removal in which he owned his own business. He ran this business until he started getting ill and could no longer provide his customers the service they deserved.
Dad is survived by his wife, Cathy (Pettipas) MacKay; sons, Glen (Rose), Todd (Angie); daughter, Lori (Mark); grandchildren, Robbie, Jenna, Shelby, Logan, Olivia, Devon, and Jake and great-grandchildren, Caleb, Mason and Isla.
We would like to thank the staff of Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Soldiers Cove unit for their wonderful care for Dad over the last year and to the nursing staff of Unit 4C Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their amazing care and compassion in Dads final hours.
A private family memorial service to celebrate the life of Bobby MacKay will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Interment will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney.
Covid protocols will be practiced at the service.
Donations in memory of Bobby may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de MacKAY Robert Elliott ‘Bobby’ 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia