Duncan MacQueen
Lieu de naissance : SYDNEY, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Lieu de décès : SYDNEY, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 23 mars 2009
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Duncan MacQueen, on Monday, March 23, 2009, at the Cove Guest Home, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Daniel and Margaret MacQueen.
He was an elder of Bethel Presbyterian Church, a member of the Royal Orange Benevolent Society, Loyal True Blue Association and the Cape Breton Gaelic Society. Duncan was employed, for many years, at J. W. Stephens Ltd., Sydney. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially waiting for the grandchildren to arrive.
Duncan is survived by his seven children, Art (Heather Kennedy), Mary (Wayne Penny), Elaine (Charlie Dixon), Kathy Hardy, Jimmy (Jo-ann Conn), Linda (Donnie Robertson), Angus (Joanne MacPhee); eight grandchildren, Karen, Keith, Janice, Ashley, Janel, Mark, Meaghan, Joshua; four great-grandchildren, very special niece, Sharon Parago, Boston, as well as many other nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Florence MacQueen; son, Donald; and son-in-law, Walter Hardy.
Visitation will be take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel today (Tuesday) from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Bethel Presbyterian Church on Thursday 1 p.m., with Rev. Robert Lyle officiating. Interment in Oakfield Cemetery, Hillside, Mira.
Memorials may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church or the Cove Guest Home.
Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca
