MADORE, Harold
Pictou
The family wish to announce, with sadden hearts, the passing of Harold Walter Madore, age 81, who left our family peacefully in the Aberdeen Hospital in New Glasgow on May 3rd, 2017.
Harold is survived by his wife, Catherine (Cheverie), of 55 years of marriage. He also leaves behind four children, Harold “Hal” (Anne), Troy, Kimberley Van den Eynden and Todd (Tara); as well as leaving behind 5 grandchildren, Sam & Lauren Madore, Ryan and Emily Van den Eynden, Connor Madore, and 1 great-granddaughter, Layla Madore.
He was the son of the late Ambrose and Hilda (MacCormack) Madore and was predeceased by sisters, Evelyn (Robert) Wong, Eileen (Walter) Hemphill, Dorothy (Chesley) Earle, Jean (Joe) Aguinaga and Beverley (Milton) Nichol.
He is survived by sisters, Ruth (Leander) Rafuse, Viola (Charles) Langille and Arlene Madore.
Harold worked as a pipe fitter, welder at the Pictou Shipyard before joining Michelin when it first came to Pictou County. He loved fishing, hunting and was always very proud of his cars and trucks, keeping them extra clean and shiny.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation as per his request. A graveside service will take place 4:00 PM on Sunday in Seaview Cemetery, Bayview, with Father Peter MacDonald officiating. A reception will be held by the CWL at the Stella Maris Hall after the service.
The family of Harold wishes to especially thank the Nursing and Support Staff of Fourth Floor and Palliative Care for the Harold’s care and support.
No flowers please, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, the Canadian Cancer Society, Aberdeen Palliative Care or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou.