James Douglas “Jamie” MacLaren
1965-2018
James Douglas
“Jamie” MacLaren- 53, Enfield/Truro. We are sad to announce
the passing of James Douglas “Jamie” MacLaren on Friday
afternoon, September 7, 2018, from complications leading to heart
failure. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Don and Elizabeth (Crouse)
MacLaren, Truro.
Jamie was a special
young man who touched the lives of many. He faced numerous challenges
but with the help of family and countless friends, he lived an
interesting life. His days were filled with music and whenever a few
people gathered to spend time with him, he always insisted on having a
singsong and everyone was expected to participate.
Along with his
parents, Jamie is survived by his sister, Katherine, Sarnia, Ontario;
brother, Donald, Truro; niece, Hannah, Sarnia, Ontario; aunt, Doris
Jenkins, Montague, PEI; uncles, Don (Jean) Crouse, Sydney Mines; Ed
(Irene) MacLaren, Charlottetown, PEI; Stewart (Joan) MacLaren,
Montague, PEI; several cousins and their families.
He is also survived by
his caregivers who treated him like a son. Five years ago Jamie moved
to a Small Options Home in Enfield. The caregivers there gave
him exceptional care and have become part of his family; they have
also given tremendous support to his parents for which we are most
grateful.
Jamie was predeceased
by his grandparents,
Jim and Katherine
Crouse and Douglas and Irma MacLaren; aunts, Joan MacLaren, Anna
(MacLaren) Hill, Joan Crouse; uncles, Wallace Jenkins, Art Hill;
cousin, Ken Jenkins.
Arrangements have been
entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro,
where Jamie’s family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Monday,
September 10, 2018. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday,
September 11, 2018, at St. James Presbyterian Church, 725 Prince
Street, Truro, Reverend Clair MacLeod
officiating. Reception will
follow in the
lower hall of
the church. Interment in Crossroads Cemetery, 110 Salmon River Road,
Valley. Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in Jamie’s
memory to St. James Presbyterian Church Music Program are welcomed.
Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing
Jamie’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A
Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James Douglas Jamie MacLaren 19652018..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia