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Donald Ellsworth «Don» McGill – 90,
Truro. After a short struggle with cancer, the family of Don McGill
sadly announces his death that occurred on Wednesday, April 19, 2023,
at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years,
Elaine (Slack); children, Eric (Jennifer), Donna (Scott)
MacMillan; grandchildren, Trent (Kelly), Joel (Katelyn), Taryn (Greg),
Quentin; great grandchildren, Avery, Sophie, Addison, Wren; many
nephews, nieces and cousins.
Don was predeceased by his son, Michael; parents, Ellsworth
and Annie (MacDonald) McGill; sisters, Dorothy Cullen, Jean (Jim)
Christie, Eileen (Lorne) Barclay, Helen (Delbert)
Goodwin.
Don was born in Wentworth, Nova Scotia. One of five children,
he grew up on the family farm and at a young age, and started working
highway construction. He operated heavy equipment and repaired heavy
equipment for many years. In later years he sold road construction and
forestry equipment.
Don lived in Salmon River for over 50 years and made lifelong
friends. He was a former member of Shriners International and was a
long-term serving member of Salmon River Volunteer Fire Department.
Don was a long-time member of Brunswick Street United Church and
rarely missed a Sunday until his recent illness.
Don and Elaine enjoyed travelling and spent ten years
wintering in Florida where they enjoyed activities such as
shuffleboard, horseshoes, cards and hosting family and friends. Don
enjoyed a great lobster dinner and having the entire family together.
He was an avid reader, enjoyed playing cards, baking a great batch of
biscuits, going for drives, watching curling and watching his favorite
baseball team, Toronto Blue Jays. Don also appreciated a
good practical joke.
The family would like to thank the Palliative Care doctors,
nurses, VON nurses and home support workers for their professional and
kind care of Don. We would also like to make special mention
of Dr. Singh and Caitlin for their care and compassion throughout the
years.
A celebration of Don’s life will be held 11:30
a.m., Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Brunswick Street United Church, 250
Brunswick Street, Truro, Reverend John Parsons officiating. Reception
to follow in the dining hall. Private family interment in Watson
Cemetery. If so desired, donations in Don’s memory to
Brunswick Street United Church or charity of your choice are
welcomed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Don’s
obituary on-line and selecting «Send A Condolence» at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
1932 2023
Décès pour la Ville Truro, Province Nova Scotia
avis deces Donald Ellsworth Don McGill 1932 2023
nécrologie Donald Ellsworth Don McGill 1932 2023
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