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Martin MacLellan
Born In: Grand Mira North, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Grand Mira North, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: February 6th, 2012
Martin MacLellan, age 90, a lifelong resident of Grand Mira North, passed away Monday, Feb. 6, 2012 at home with his loving family.
Born in Grand Mira North, he was the son of the late Angus A. and Elizabeth (Gillis) MacLellan.
He was a member of St. Margaret's parish, Grand Mira and a lifetime resident involved in working the family farm. He served overseas during the Second World War in the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion and was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12, Sydney. He was employed by the N.S. Dept. of Highways for 10 years prior to working as a truck driver for LeVattes, retiring in 1977 after six years.
He is survived by his bride of 59 years, the former Emily Josephine Donovan; daughters, Joan (Hab) Walsh, Grand Mira North, Jane (Michael) McJannet, Orangeville, Ont., Charlene (Steve) Pertus, Sydney; sons, Joseph (Dorothy), Grand Mira North, Allan (Mike), Sydney, Gerard (Nora), Elmsdale, Vincent (Lynn), at home and daughter-in-law, Glenda Hardy. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, Blair (Madeline), Angela (Scott), Martin (Paula), Lisa, David, Cheryl, Reneé, Danielle, Paul, Jeffery, Matthew; four great-grandchildren, Breanna, Emily, Carter, Grant; sisters, Mrs. Annie Morrison, Norfolk, Mass., Sr. Rita and Sr. Josephine, both of Antigonish, Mrs. Isabel MacGillivary, South Bar and brother, Frank (Fran), Sydney.
Martin was predeceased by brothers, Andy, Johnny, Vincent, Alexander and Donald and sisters, Rose Burke, Jeanette Gillis and Margaret Gillis.
Visitation for the late Mr. MacLellan will take place at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel on Thursday from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Margaret's Church, Grand Mira South, with Rev. Tom MacNeil officiating. Interment to follow in the parish cemetery.
Donation may be made to the Grand Mira Cemetery Fund or charity of choice.
Online condolences to www.twcurry.com.
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“My heart felt condolences to the family. Many of my memories of Martin are from a young age. He impressed me as a man to look up to, compassionate and strong, always helping others. Another leader lost, but he is blessed. ”
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“Of Martin...Whats to be said of a good man who lived the best life he could in the most fufilling way ? He was a wonderful example of how to be a son, a brother, a dear beloved husband, a dad, a grandpa, a great grandpa, an uncle, a parishoner, a soldier and good citizen. Grand Mira's loss is truly heaven's gain. We won't say goodbye, we'll say farewell until we see you on "the other side".”
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Our Condolences
“Our thoughts and prayers to all of the Mac Lellan family at this difficult time-Martin was a true country gentleman and a lovely man-Thinking of you”
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sorry for your loss
“Sorry to hear of your loss. I remember your father as a very nice man”
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My Condolences
“Charlene and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.” -
my condolences
“Angela and family, my sincere sympathy on the loss of your grandfather. He was a great addition to our Remembrance Day service. I am sure you will all be sharing some great stories about him. My thoughts are with you. Take care.”
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Our Condolences
“Aunt Emily and Family....Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you at this time.”
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“Emily and family with deepest sympathy on your loss of such a wonderfull kind Husband....father.....Grand Father and Brother In Law Ross and Ann Marie....Halifax Feb 9th. 2012”
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Our Sincere Condolonces
“Emily and Family. Please accept our condolonces on Martin's passing. May the memories that you have get you through this most difficult time. Martin was a true gentleman and will always be remembered for his kindness by all who were priviledged to know him. ”
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Sincere Condolences
“Blair, Madeline & Family,
Thinking of you at this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies.” -
the maclellan family
“sorry for your loss at a difficult time”
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Our Condolences
“Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all.”
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“Blair, Madeline & family, thinking of you. Take comfort in the many good memories you have. ”
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Sympathy to the Family
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
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Thinking of you
“Charlene and Steve my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.”
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“Our prayers are with you Emily and all the family. Martin was a kind man.”
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Sincere sympathy
“Emily and family,please accept our sincere sympathy at this difficult time.Thoughts and prayers are with you.”
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Sincerest condolences
“To all of the family, thinking of you in this time of sorrow.”
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A Good Man!
“Our condolences to all the MacLellan Clan. Martin was a good man and gentleman. Loved by all.””
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sorry for your loss
“Jane and family, sorry to hear about your Dad, may your memories comfort you.”
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Thinking of You
“Emily, our thoughts and prayers are with you
and all the MacLellan family at this
difficult time.
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To Emily and family
“I would like to express my sincer sympathy to you, and all your family, especially Allan, Paul and Glenda, at this difficult time. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.”
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God Bless
“I feel very privleged to have known such a kind and gentle man. He will be greatly missed. My sympathy's to all of you.
Stella” -
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“I was so sorry to read this morning about Martin's death.My sympathy to you,Emily,and to all your family,and to Sister Josephine,and Sister Rita.He was a wonderful gentleman and will be greatly missed.”
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My Sympathy
“My Condolences to Martin's Family and Friends.”
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“Our thoughts prayers and sympathy are with all of you as you morn the loss of Martin who was so dear to all of you.”
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Our Condolences
“Joseph, Dorothy, Blair, Angela & families. I am very sorry about Martin's passing, Sending prayers and my thoughts are with at this difficult time. Take care ”
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“sorry to hearof martins passing.prayers are with you. margie”
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“Sorry to hear of Martins passing ,Our thoughts& prayers are with you at this difficult time”
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With Sympathy
“Isabelle & family,so sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.”
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“Dear Emily and family we were very sorry to hear of Martins passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
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“It is with heartfelt sadness that Vida and I heard of Martin's passing. Martin and Emily were wonderful company to be with. Your friendship will be always be fondly remembered and appreciated.”
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My Condolences
“Emily and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.” -
“VINCE , DON AND I ARE THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY . WE ARE PRESENTLY IN OTTAWA, WE WILL SEE YOU WHEN WE GET HOME.
DON AND SYLVIA MACEACHERN” -
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“Extending our deepest & most heartfelt sympathy. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. Martin was a wonderful man & will be missed by all.”
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Loving sister
“Our hearts and prayers are with you all on Martin's passing. I'm looking at a picture from a few years ago, of Martin and me on returning from a fishing spree. The catch was meager but the day was grand. And many's the good card game we all had at your place Emily,(plus many's the 'spot of tea' and a feast as well!). We'll I'll miss him greatly. Love to you all. ”
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Thinking of you
“Dear Fran,Frank and Mac Lellan family,You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.God bless !”
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Condolences
“Jane, Sr Josephine and all the MacLellan family, condolences on the loss of your dad/brother. Regardless of the long and generous life Martin MacLellan had his presence will be missed by all.
God Bless
Paula MacInnis (Big Pond/Bedford)” -
“Charlene and Steve and family. OUr condolences on the death of your father. Our prayers are with you.”
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Thinking of You
“Joan, so sorry to hear of your dads passing and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.”
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“Sincere sympathy on the loss of your father”
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My Condolence
“My Prayers are with Martin's Family at this sorrowful time. His eyes told of his gentle spirit. Peace & Love to all his family.”
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Condolences
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”
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“We were so sadden on hearing that Martin had passed away. He was such a humble, kind and loving friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Emily and the family.”
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“Fair winds and soft landings Jumper. Rest Easy your job is now done. ”
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“Emily and Family,
We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Martin. He was a real gentlemen whose service to Country was respected by all who knew him. He will be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this period of mourning.
Jerry and Pat Gillis” -
Another Angel In Heaven
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Martin was a wonderful man and a pretty good card player too! I am sure there will be a few games of tarbish played in heaven. God Bless.”
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God Bless You
“I am so very sorry for your loss. Martin was a wonderful man and a great dancer. I was so blessed to have had a dance with him not all that long ago in Grand Mira. I will miss him, and for sure I am thinking of all of you. God Bless yur family and many prayers for you all.
Rose Marie, Dan Mac Arthur Halifax
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“Angela and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that you all find comfort and peace in the love and support of your large and loving family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
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sorry for your lost
“sorry to here about yout dad he will be missed by all God Bless you allliton”
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“my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow”
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Our Condolences
“Martin was a true gentleman, a rare gem. He will be greatly missed not only by his family but by all who knew him. He is at peace now with God. May God Bless his family.
Jimmy, Trishe & Ann Marion Willis”
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