G. Malcolm “Mac” Caswell
1931-2020
The family sadly announces the passing of G. Malcolm
“Mac” Caswell, husband of Norma J. (Hastey) Caswell which
occurred on May 30, 2020 at Charlotte County Hospital. He was born at
Chipman Memorial Hospital in St. Stephen in 1931 to the late George
Marsh Caswell and Marjorie Helen (Browne) Caswell.
Mac attended school in Milltown and later graduated from St.
Croix Commercial College, St. Stephen. He had a varied work
career beginning in the Bank of Montreal, then the office of the bulk
station of Irving Oil, then to the Unemployment office for 14 yrs.
Next, he became part owner of what is now the Winsome Inn and worked
there until he became an International Harvester Farm Equipment
dealer. Upon the sale of that business he became a Provincial Tax
Assessor until retirement in November of 1995.
Mac grew up in the Milltown United Church, singing in the
church choir as a young lad and later becoming the choir director of
the senior choir. For many years he was part of the bass
section of senior choirs, in the Presbyterian Church and the Kirk
McColl United Church. He also was a lay preacher at the United
Methodist Church.
Music was a big part of his life and he enjoyed all types
–from church music to bluegrass. He was a gifted
soloist sharing his voice in many churches and community
events. He played most stringed instruments and enjoyed many
gatherings at his home with friends and family providing the
entertainment.
Mac was a charter member of an international Barbershop group
and travelled to competitions all along the eastern coast of North
America.
Mac was a 63-year Mason and the most senior Past Master of
Victoria Lodge #26 F & AM and a former member of Queen Mary #4
Order of the Eastern Star.
Mac is survived by his wife of 63 years, Norma and his three
children: Martha (Michael Harding) of St. Stephen, Graham (Jeff Smith)
of Moncton and Helen (Robert Constantine) of Red Head, NB., seven
grandchildren: Alex Stewart (Kyrah Scott), Megan Stewart (Tim Walker),
Hayley Evans (Mike Cooke) and Carly Copeland (Dylan Bouck), Bowen,
Bradley and JT Constantine as well as four great-grandchildren Trypp,
Raven, Indiana, and Pantera. He is also survived by two
sisters-in-law Irene Caswell of Ottawa, ON and Sharon
O’Brien of Saint John, NB, two nieces Taryn (Troy Stevenson
)and Kayla Beyerlein, two nephews Jim (Liz) Caswell and
Geoffrey (Cindy) Caswell-Murphy, several cousins and his special furry
companion, “Romeo”.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his only
brother Bob.
Funeral service will be held at the Kirk McColl United
Church, King Street, St Stephen, NB on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at
2 PM. The family will receive friends at The S.O. Mehan & Son
Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, NB. on Friday evening
from 6-8 PM. Victoria Lodge #26 F & AM will conduct a tribute
service at 8 PM. We ask that if you plan to
attend the visitation that social distancing be respected and masks
are required while inside the funeral
home.
For those who wish, donations in Mac’s memory may
be made to the Kirk McColl United Church or the Charlotte County
Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family online at
www.mehanfuneralhome.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of G Malcolm Mac Caswell 19312020..
Death notice for the town of: St-Stephen, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick