Alexander 'Sandy' MacLeod
Passed in: Baddeck
Passed on: June 13th, 2016
It is with sadness that we, the family announce the passing of Alexander Calum ‘Sandy’ MacLeod, 74, of North Gut, St. Ann’s.
After a lengthy battle with cortico basal degenerative disorder, his death occurred at Alderwood Rest Home, Baddeck, on June 13, 2016.
Sandy was the eldest child of Alexander John and Norrie (MacKillop) MacLeod.
He was a graduate of the Class of 1961 Ranger School, Fredericton, N.B.
He was manager of the C.B. Region for Stora Forest Industries and also worked with the Department of Natural Resources. He was a member of the N.S. Landowners Forest Fibre Producers.
He was a Past Master of St. Mark’s Masonic Lodge No. 35, Baddeck and member of the A.M. & F.M. Scottish Rite Lodge of Perfection, Isle Royal Chapter of Rose Croix, Valley of Sydney. He was a member of the Philae Temple and Arm of Gold Shrine Club. He was also a member of Eastern Star and York Rite.
He was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Baddeck, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion No. 53, Baddeck, and Clan MacLeod.
He was a gregarious and social being and was always there to offer a helping hand to others.
Sandy appreciated his Scottish heritage and he especially enjoyed fiddle music. He cut a fine figure on the dance floor.
He is dearly missed by his loving family, sons, A. Craig (Perla), Big Baddeck, Kyle (Kim), Yankee Line, brother Allan MacLeod, North Gut, sister, Bonnie (Roland Thornhill), Baddeck.
His greatest pride and joy were his grandchildren, Mary, Isabella, and Alexander MacLeod, Big Baddeck. He loved them dearly.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by an infant daughter, Marianne MacLeod.
The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck, and the staff of Alderwood Rest Home, Baddeck, for their care and compassion shown to Sandy over the past five years.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to either the Hospital, Alderwood Rest Home or charity of your choice.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2016, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Ephraim Scott Presbyterian Church, South Haven.
A celebration and remembrance of his life and Masonic Service will be held on Friday, June 17, 2016, at 2 p.m. in the church with Rev. Brian MacLeod officiating.
Interment in Harbour View Cemetery, South Haven.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Sunset Funeral Co-operative Ltd., Margaree Valley.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at sunsetfuneralco.op@gmail.com.
