William MacKenzie Cameron
1927-2017
Cameron, William MacKenzie – 89, Port Hood, Inv.
Co. Passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 18, 2017 in Inverary Manor,
Inverness.
Born on August 27, 1927; Willie was a son of the late Ira
David and Annie (Watts) Cameron of Port Hood Island.
Willie grew up on the Island amongst his siblings and many
cousins. He had a joyful childhood there, free to run the fields and
hone his skills on the ocean.
Always a sports fan, Willie grew up playing ball in the
summer and hockey in the winter. He and his friends taking advantage
of frozen ponds and harbour ice for a game whenever they could. He
learned the value of hard work doing his share of the chores, tending
to the livestock, making hay, and learning to fish.
Willie attended the Margaret Anne Memorial School, Port Hood
Island, after which he completed training as a diesel
mechanic.
In 1955 he married his one true love, Anna. Together they
moved to Thornhill, ON, where he was employed in his
field.
In 1957 they returned to the island to build a home, start a
family, and care for his aging father. Willie made fishing his career
of choice from that time on.
Willie was a member of Jubilee United Church, Port Hood
Island, a member of the local IOOF, and a former chief of the Port
Hood Island Fire Department. He gave countless hours of his time to
local sports, lobster suppers, church picnics and anything else that
needed doing. He helped build and maintain the Islands outdoor rink
and help keep the ice road to the mainland open and safe all
winter.
Throughout the 70’s he coached boy’s
hockey and played for the Chestico Gentlemen in the men’s
league.
In the late 80’s Anna and Willie moved to a new
house on the mainland. Willie continued to fish and enjoy hockey. He
maintained his family home on the island, spending time there each
summer, entertaining his grandchildren with stories of his
youth.
Willie is predeceased by his parents, his five siblings, and
daughter-in-law, Marcey (MacDonell).
Surviving are his wife, Anna (Tobey), children, Diane (Kevin)
Pierce, SugarCamp; and Scott Cameron, Glencoe; His beloved
grandchildren, Shelly (Nick) Stewart, Gull Lake, AB; Amy Cameron,
Gatineau, QC; Nancy Cameron, Dungary; Grant Cameron, Mabou; and his
great-granddaughters, Emma, Jane, and Avery.
Visitation will be 4:00-5:30 p.m., Monday, April 24 in St.
Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church, Port Hood, followed by
funeral services at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Maggie Plant DLM
officiating. Interment at a later date.
Family flowers only please. Memorial donations can be made to
the Jubilee United Church Restoration Fund or a charity of choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis
Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may be
forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de William MacKenzie Cameron – 1927-2017.source

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