Murdock John MacEachern
Passed on: October 5th, 2008
75, North Sydney It is with peaceful sadness that we the family announce the passing of our darling M.J. MacEachern of Boularderie at the Northside General Hospital, on Oct. 5, 2008, in his 75th year. He was a kind and gentle soul, a devoted husband and proud and loving father and grandfather and was dearly loved by his family, and all who knew him. He touched the hearts of all who knew him. Born in Goose Cove, Victoria County, he was the son of the late Annabelle (MacEachern) Urquhart. Surviving is his loving wife of 46 years Mabel (Clarke), who was his constant source of love, hope, strength and support throughout his lengthy illness; sons, Stephen (Carolyn), Halifax, and David (Peggi) and granddaughters, Abbie and Olivia, and three step-grandchildren, Kris, Darcy and Jillian Musgrave, Ottawa; brother, Charlie (Mary) and their children, Leah and Adrien. Special inlaws, Peg and Jim Squires and their children, Sheldon (Loretta), Trevor (Tina), Valeria (Mike) Dolmont. M.J will fondly be remembered by our neighbours and guardian angels, Dr. A. Gordon and Mae MacKenzie. Besides his mother M.J. was predeceased by his stepfather, John Tom Urquhart, and the people he lived with all his young life, Murdock and Mary Smith and their son, Colin. M.J. worked for Speedy Propane in Sydney for 23 years, was a member and elder of St. James Presbyterian Church, Big Bras d’Or. He loved hunting and travelling with family and friends and was a member of the C.B. Ceilidh Campers. By his request the body was cremated. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A memorial service will be held at St. James Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 8, Rev. Ritchie Robinson officiating at 2 p.m. with interment in the St. James Cemetery. A reception will follow in the church hall. Family flowers only by request. Memorial donations would be welcome to the charity of your choice. Special thanks is extended to Dr. Joan Salah, the nursing staff at the Northside General Hospital 4W, 4E and 2W, and the wonderful caring sitters who helped comfort him and the family. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com.
