James 'Scooter' MacDonald
Lieu de naissance : Sydney
Lieu de décès : Sydney
Date de décès : 19 mars 2014
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Jim MacDonald on Wednesday, March, 19, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Daniel and Mary (MacLean) MacDonald.
He was employed with the Sydney Engineering and Dry Docks until his retirement. He enjoyed playing the guitar for the cruise ships, he enjoyed gardening and hunting. He was a member of the United Church of Canada.
Jim is survived by his children, Daniel and Rod (Julie), both of Sydney, Alonzo (Lucy) Halifax, Rosena, Bedford, Catherine, Antigonish; three wonderful grandchildren, Amy Jean, Emily and Olivia. He is also survived his sister, Carol (Basil) Rannie, Sydney; two nieces, Shauna and Erin, nephews, Johnny and Martin.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Edith (Ginter) MacDonald (2010), sister, Jean Musgrave, brother, Gordon.
Visitation will be held today (Friday, March 21, 2014) at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place 2:30 p.m., Saturday, March 22, 2014, at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Thomas Whent officiating. Interment to take place at a later date.
Donations may be sent to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfunralhome.com.
