Colin A. McCabe
1931-2020
It is with great sadness that we
announce the death of Colin Archie
McCabe, 88, of Sackville, NB, who passed away at the
Drew Nursing Home on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Born in
Springhill Junction, NS, Colin was a son of the late Archie and Verna
(Storey) McCabe.
Colin had been a graduate of UNB, B.A.
B.eD, and a Beaverbrook Scholar to the University of
London.
For 35 years he taught school in
Sackville, Port Elgin, Petitcodiac, St. George and Fredericton
Jct. An accomplished watercolourist, he was the treasurer of
the Art Association for many years. He was a master runner
since 1979, having run numerous marathons and short
races.
He was an active volunteer in the
community, having coached soccer at the high school level, and was a
dedicated and devoted supporter of provincial politics.
He is survived by his two daughters,
Katherine, Dorchester and Clare (Frank Brab) McCabe, Banff, AB and a
son Michael, Sackville, as well as two grandchildren, Kyle and
Erik.
Besides his parents, Colin was
predeceased by his wife of fifty-nine years, Anne; a granddaughter,
Erin, as well as a sister, Carolyn, and a brother,
Stanton
Arrangements are under the care and
supervision of Jones Funeral Home, 70
Bridge Street, Sackville (506-364-1300). Honouring Colin’s
wishes, cremation has taken place. A time of visitation will
be held at the funeral home on Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 2-4
pm. Interment will take place in the Sackville Cemetery in
the spring.
Donations in memory of Colin may be made
to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Colin’s online memorial at
www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook
Page.
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Death notice for the town of: Sackville, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick