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Donald Ivey

Donald Ivey

Born In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia
Born: November 15th, 1934

Passed on: October 25th, 2016

With heavy hearts and deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved father Donald Maxwell Ivey, surrounded by his loving family, on October 25, 2016, at age 81. Born in North Sydney, on November 15, 1934, Don was the son of the late Stanley Ivey and Mary (MacIsaac) Ivey. Don was a member of St. Matthew Wesley United Church and the Seniors Pensioners Club. He worked as a stevedore at Marine Atlantic for 35 years and in his spare time, delivered gravel and coal to the surrounding area. Don was an avid walker and rarely missed his nightly stroll with his brother David. Their walks always led them to the Miners Manor to visit and care for the love of his life Esther. He never missed a day with her; he was always by her side. He could just as often be found in his favourite spot, sitting on his front deck overlooking Indian Beach with his brother Russie and good friend Albert. In his early years, Don enjoyed camping with his family and spent many weekends at the family trailer in Lake Ainsley. He was a dedicated father and husband who worked hard to care for his wife and seven children. Don is survived by his sons, Donnie (Brenda), Charles (Kimberly) and Ronnie (Juanita); daughters, Charlene (Kevin), Wendy (Wayne) and Michele (Robert); grandchildren, Leah, Stacey, Kevin, Meagan, Steven, Alicia, Melissa and Kelsey; several great-grandchildren; siblings, Dave (Mary), Terry (Marilyn), Russie, Wayne, Thelma, Betty (Peter), Linda (Lorne) and Mary (Joe) and many nieces and nephews. Besides his mother and father, Don was pre-deceased by his wife, Esther; son, David; grandson, Jason and brothers, Lou, Bill and Peg. A visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, October 28 at W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 29 at St. Matthew Wesley United Church, North Sydney, with Rev. Nancy Ritchie officiating. Burial will take place at Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a charitable donation may be made to St. Matthew Wesley United Church or charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com.


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