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Donald Melvin
MacLeod passed peacefully with his family at his side,
Thursday, January 16, 2025.
Born in Port Philip, Nova Scotia in
1933, Don lived a vibrant 91 years.
In 1956 he married his sweetheart, Greta
Terris. Together they raised 4 children in Dieppe, NB.
In retirement they returned to
Cumberland Co, NS, where they resided in Trumanville for more than 30
years.
Don was an avid beekeeper, a Counselor
with the Town of Dieppe, also serving as Deputy Mayor, a board member
with the East Dieppe Boys and Girls Club, an employee of CN for 33
years, a farmer and a family man. He loved his little farm and happily
worked his land. Cows, chickens, peacocks, guinnea hens, turkeys, he
had them all.
He is survived by his loving wife,
Greta, sons Terry (Sharon) and Donald “Sandy”. Daughters,
Catherine Cormier (Roger) and Jennifer MacLeod (Mike Townsend) and his
little sister, Marlene MacLeod. He was the proud grandfather of 9, and
great grandfather of 8 and was loved very much by them
all.
Predeceased by his parents, Hilton
MacLeod and Helen (Henderson) and brother Dr. Edgar
MacLeod.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the
Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church
Street, Amherst, NS (902-667-8777). A private celebration of life will
take place at a later date.
Those wishing to make a donation can do
so to the Truemanville Fire Department.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at
www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre
Facebook Page.
Death notice for the town of: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia
death notice Donald Melvin MacLeod 1933 2025
obituaries notice Donald Melvin MacLeod 1933 2025
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