Sidney Byers “Sid” McCabe
1937-2021
McCabe, Sidney Byers – “Sid”, 83, passed away
peacefully, Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Debert Court, Debert. Born in
Harmony, Colchester County, he was the son of the late Seldon and Jean
(Whidden) McCabe. Sid went to work for the CNR in 1956 as a Morse
Operator and worked at many small train stations throughout Nova
Scotia. He worked for the CNR for 35 years but always did carpentry
work in his spare time to “make a little extra”. He spent
many hours in his workshop doing woodworking projects or making things
on the lathe for people that came from all over. He was a proud
“east-ender” living the majority of his life in Truro. Sid
was a member of Brunswick Street United Church, Truro, where he sang
in the choir. He enjoyed square dancing with Mom and the
“Strathmore Strutters”. He enjoyed the day trips they would
take to where ever the car stopped. He liked to be on the
move.
Sid is survived by sons, Rob (Kathy), East Mountain; Jim
(Cindy), Salmon River; grandchildren, Tara, Jennifer, Stephanie, Evan,
Hailey; great-grandson, Mac; brother, Gordon (Liz); sister, Arlene
(Eric) Farr; many nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 54
years, Carol (Rose) McCabe; brothers, Guy, Lynn; sister, Norma;
nephew, Kenny; niece, Sharon.
No visitation by family request. A graveside service will
take place at a later date in Watson Cemetery, 1997 East Prince
Street, Salmon River, Colchester County. NS. Arrangements are under
the direction of the Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street,
Truro. If so desired, donations in Sid’s memory may be made
to Brunswick Street United Church, Alzheimer’s Society of
Nova Scotia or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Special thanks to
the exceptional staff at Debert Court for their care. You were family
too. Dad would always say “they take real good care of me”.
Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing
Sid’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A
Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Sidney Byers Sid McCabe 19372021..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia