Major E. Slade
Born In: Newfoundland
Born: September 22nd, 1932
Passed on: January 25th, 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our awesome husband, father, and grandfather, Major Slade on Jan. 25, 2015.
Born in Newfoundland on Sept. 22, 1932, Major was the son of the late Margaret and Ernest Slade.
Major will be remembered as a friendly, loving and hard-working family man. He spent 40 years in Princess Colliery and Prince Mine. He was also a lifelong member of the Royal Canadian Legion. He loved spending time at his trailer with Ruth and Chippy and enjoying time with friends. He kept his loyalty to his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs in spite of their many losses. Many memories of time at the old cabin, Sunday drives, and outside fires will be with us always. He taught us the true meaning of family by showing us unconditional love. We love you.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Ruth; his sister, Unetha; his children the Slades: Donna (Michael), Blair (Jennifer), Wendy (Garnet), Kevin (Donna), Sharon (Russell); grandchildren, Leanne (Ronnie), Terri-Lynn, Holly, Stefani (Adam), Nicholas, Samantha as well as great-grandchildren, Ben and Belle; stepchildren, (Ruth’s children): Vernice (Kenny), Joey (Teresa), Melody (Lonnie), and their families (eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren); stepchildren, (The Browns): Ralph (Valerie), Linda (Mike), Diane (Carl), Clarence and their children (Corey, David, Marie). He will also be missed by numerous nieces and nephews, as well as his dearly loved dog, Chippy.
Besides his parents, Major was predeceased by his siblings, Angus (Nick), Don, Jack, Bob, Bill, Effie, Florence, Annie and Ernestine, as well as other loved ones: Florence Dove, Joyce Slade (Brown) and his stepdaughter, Ruby Brown Robinson.
Visitation will be held, today, Wednesday, Jan. 28th from 7–9 p.m. at Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, 10 Clyde Ave., Sydney Mines. Funeral service to be held at St. Giles Presbyterian Church, Campbell Street in North Sydney on Thursday, Jan. 29th at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ritchie Robinson officiating.
Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or charity of choice.
Messages and memorials may be directed to Major's family by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com.
