PATRICK FRANCIS 'FRANK' MADDEN
Born In: NEW WATERFORD
Passed on: June 20th, 2017
It is with deep sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Patrick Francis 'Frank' Madden, 79, of New Waterford on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Victoria Haven Nursing Home, Glace Bay, after a brief battle with Demetia.
Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late James T. and Mary (Wilson) Madden.
Frank was a member of Mount Carmel Parish, currently the Parish Church of St. Leonard. He was a coal miner for the majority of his working life as well as a welder at the Heavy Water Plant. Frank was full of energy and could often be found in his garage creating one of his many woodworking projects or out doing yard work. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be missed by all.
Surviving are his wife, Teresa (Chiasson); daughter, Francine (Steve) Perreault, Dartmouth; son, Kenny (Tammy) Madden, New Waterford; grandchildren, Keigan Madden, Kennedy Madden, and Anastasia Wiebe; sister, Lena Bonter, Simcoe, Ontario; sister-in-law, Casilda Madden; brother-in-law, Ray (Mary) Chiasson.
Besides his parents, Frank was predeceased by in-laws, Lucy and Joe Chiasson; brothers, Luke and Dave Madden; brothers, Joe, Ned and Jack Nugent, Pat, Mike, Jim, and Miles Madden; sisters, Mary Ann, Katie and Nellie.
Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford.
The funeral mass, officiated by Father Ray Huntley, was held at St. Leonard’s Church on June 24, 2017. Burial followed in Mount Carmel Cemetery, New Waterford.
Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
