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Norman James MacDonald

Norman James  MacDonald

Norman James MacDonald, 90 years of age, of Amherst, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Born in Port Howe, he was the son of the late John & Sarah MacDonald.
Norman ran the family farm until 1965. He belonged to the I.L.A. and worked loading ships in Pugwash, NS. Later he moved to Amherst where he worked at Brookfield Foods, from which he retired in 1989.
Norman liked hockey, ball, and a good game of horseshoes.
He will be sadly missed by his sons; Andrew (Patti) of Moncton, Bradford (Pauline) of Riverview, NB; a granddaughter Amanda Lynn (David Hamilton) MacDonald and a great granddaughter Jazmyn.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife Beverly (Newcombe); his sisters; Myra Leonard, Myrtle Piers, Clara Kennedy, Orie McCray, Lola Ogden, Eva Brownell, and Betty Sproul; and brothers; Irving & George.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Furlong-Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church Amherst, NS (902-667-8777). Honouring Norman's request, cremation has taken place and there is to be no visitation. A graveside service will be held at the Port Howe Cemetery at 11 am on Saturday, September 17, 2016.
Those wishing to do so may make donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Condolences and donations may be sent to the family by visiting www.furlongjones.ca or by visiting Furlong~Jones Funeral Home Facebook page.

 

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