Rev. Donald MacGuire
Passed on: September 16th, 2008
85, Big Bras d’Or Rev. Donald James MacGuire, 85, of Old Route 5, Big Bras d’Or, passed away at home on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008. Born in Boston, Mass., he was a son of the late Rev. Donald and Kathleen (MacMillan) MacGuire. Knowing since he was just a boy that serving God was his calling, Rev. MacGuire went on to earn his arts degree at Memphis College in Tennessee and a bachelor degree in Divinity at Princeton. He then went on to preach in many parts of Alabama and Ohio, as well as, Philadelphia. Eventually, he studied at McGill University in Montreal, as well as studying from such masters as James Stewart at New College in Edinburgh, Scotland. Rev. MacGuire was a clergyman with the United Church of Canada, serving at Boularderie United Church for 33 years. In 1996, he retired after serving over 50 years in ministry. Surviving are his sister, Flora (Arthur) Dukes, Alabama and many extended family members living throughout Canada and the United States. Rev. MacGuire was predeceased by his sister, Jessie Donalda Broyles and brothers, Colin Herbert and Hugh Cameron MacGuire. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at St. John’s United Church, Big Bras d’Or at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, with Rev. Sean Hancock officiating. Following a reception, interment will be held in St. James Cemetery, Big Bras d’Or. In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Rev. MacGuire may be made to St. John’s United Church or a charity of ones choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
