Charles Eric McDade
1929-2019
Charles Eric McDade – 89,
Truro, passed away suddenly on Thursday morning, July 18, 2019, at
Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Parrsboro, he was
the seventh son of the late E. Cranswick and Grace (Getson) McDade.
Eric
leaves to remember his children, Bruce (Norbi), Haymarket, Virginia;
Jennifer MacDonald, Truro; Evan (Dawna), Burlington, Ontario;
grandchildren, Megan, Katie, Michael (Kirsten), Jessica, Heather
(Jason), Ian; great-grandson, Liam; brother, Gerald, Onslow, and many
nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his
wife, Elizabeth “Beth” (Marsters); brothers, Doug, Gene,
Garnet, Bill, and Bruce.
Eric
was an enthusiastic sports fan, having served as a past member of the
Truro Golf Club, Truro Tennis Club, Willow Street Little League and
was involved with the Truro Junior Bearcats during the time the league
was established. He was also a lover of the
performing arts, having played in the Truro Concert Band for many
years. Eric was an avid traveler who, along with Beth, particularly
enjoyed ocean cruises and meeting new friends along the
way.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday,
July 23, 2019, at Saint Andrew’s United Church, 55 King
Street, Truro, Keith Selwyn-Smith officiating. Reception will
follow. Internment in Riverside United Church Cemetery, Bass River. If
so desired, donations in Eric’s memory to Saint
Andrew’s United Church or a charity of 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 Eric’s obituary online and
selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Charles Eric McDade 19292019..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia