New Glasgow: J. Stanley MacLeod
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear dad, J. Stanley MacLeod age 86 of New Glasgow, on June 14th, 2016 at the Aberdeen Hospital after a brief illness.
Born in Stellarton he was the son of the late Murdo and Nellie (Carruthers) MacLeod .
He retired in 1990 after a long career, first at the Pictou County Power Board and later as a District Supervisor with Nova Scotia Power Corporation, Stellarton.
In retirement he enjoyed his time with family and friends. One of his best memories was a trip he made to Scotland in 2006 with Naida and his girls to visit for the first time all his Scottish family. It was a trip he had hoped to repeat.
He was a member of the Abercrombie Golf Club for more than twenty years, where he made many cherished friends and became a student of the game. He loved to fish and enjoyed many trips to the “Hilton” with his nephew Bob MacLean. He had a wicked sense of humor, was a great story teller and he love to tease. He was well known for his many “Stanisms”. He was a loving husband, father and Papa, a rock for his children. He was a member of Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Naida (McKean), Valley View Villa; sons Jim of Hopewell and Steven (Judy) of New Glasgow; daughters Nancy (Rick Goodman) of New Glasgow and Susan (Graham Pate) of Vancouver; sisters-in-law Lois MacLean, Durham and Marian Melvin (Art) of Saint John, many nieces and nephews.
He was a beloved Papa to 7 grandchildren, Nicholas (Morgan), Andrew (Bronwyn), Adam (Lisa), Mitchell, Aaron (Aleshia) , Megan and Kevin Pate; also 5 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a sister Betty McEwan (McNeil), a niece Peggy and a brother Jimmy.
Cremation has taken place and celebration of life will take place on Saturday, June 18th from 1 until 4 P.M. in the H.W.Angus Funeral Home .
A private family burial will take place at a later date in the Durham Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the nurses on 4 East for their compassionate care.
Donations in memory of Stan may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Alzheimer Society or to a charity of one’s choice.
Online condolences may be sent to angusfuneral@ns.sympatico.ca