Bruce William MacNabb
September 11, 1929 – July 25, 2018
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MacNabb, Bruce William – 88 of River John, passed away July 25, 2018 in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche. Born in Pictou, he was the son of the late Fred G. and Violette B. (Simm) MacNabb. Bruce had a twenty-five-year career with the Royal Canadian Navy as part of the maintenance crew for the Sea King helicopters. His training took him to Scotland where he spent two years and that experience brought out the desire to travel which he and Audrey both liked to do and he especially enjoyed seeing the western United States. He had many interests including, playing recreational hockey, boxing, music, flower gardening and loved animals, especially dogs. Surviving are, his children, Donna, Debra, Darlene and Douglas; grandchildren, Paul, Mary Beth, Brad, Berin, Matthew, Amanda, Heather and Alexander; several great grandchildren; sisters, Emily and Doris. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, the former Audrey McLean; brother, Wallace. Cremation has taken place. as with Bruce’s wishes, his ashes will be scattered as part of the annual Navy burials at sea. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements have been entrusted to Coulter’s Funeral Home, Tatamagouche. Online condolences can be forwarded to the family by following the links on this web page.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Bruce William MacNabb September 11 1929 July 25 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Tatamagouche, Province: Nova Scotia