MacQueen, Charles Archibald, 86, of Truro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at Cedarstone Enhanced Care Truro. Born in Donkin # 6, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late Murray and Violet (Young) MacQueen. Charles was a Korean Veteran. He was a Construction Supervisor for many years, and after his retirement he took great pride in his gardening. His greatest love was his family and he really enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Charlie (Nancy), Regina; Marilyn (Grant) O’Laney, Truro; Mike (Chana), Vancouver; David, Truro; special daughter, Penny Horton, Truro; brother, Forbes (Jean), Regina; sisters, Carol (Angus) Hall, Chelmsford, ON; Dolores MacQueen, Sudbury, ON; 9 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Jane Lavinia McNutt; sisters, Annie, Beatrice, Etta and Betty; brothers, Stuart, John, Neil, Murray and Angus in infancy. By Charles request there will be no visitation or services. No flowers by request. Donations in Charles` memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Charles` obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com