ALLAN MACQUARRIE
Lieu de décès : Glace Bay
Date de décès : 16 juillet 2016
With much sadness and acceptance we announce the passing of Allan W. MacQuarrie, 86, which occurred Saturday, July 16, 2016, at the Glace Bay Hospital.
Allan was a son of the late Arthur and Irene (Brown) MacQuarrie.
A dedicated family man, Pa especially loved and was loved by his grandchildren. He was affectionately known by his grandchildren's friends as "Pa". He could be regularly seen in the barn talking about horses and enjoying a candy or sweet. As a young man, he worked at MacKeigans Bakery then as a trade insulator, he was employed with Consolidated Maintenance at the Heavy Water Plant through to its closing. He retired from the Adam Clarke Company at Sydport.
Allan is survived by Sue, his wife of 62 wonderful years; by daughter, Wendy MacLeod; grandson, Jeff (Maureen); granddaughter, Ainslie (Matthew); great-grandsons, Kevin and Grady; sister, Harriet MacKenzie and many cherished nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sister, Margaret MacDonald; brother, Bernard; son-in-law, Kevin MacLeod; brothers-in-law, Buddy MacKenzie and Tom MacDonald; nephew, Tom MacDonald.
Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Curry’s Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. There will be no visitation.
At a later date, a private Christian burial will take place at the family gravesite in St. Anthony Cemetery, officiated by Fr. Norman MacPhee.
Donations in Allan’s memory may be made to one’s charity of choice.
Condolences may be offered through www.currysfuneralhome.com.