It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Frank MacIsaac, a resident of Taigh Na Mara and formerly of Roaches Road, originally from Lingan, a place that was close to his heart, on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010, at Taigh Na Mara.
Born In New Waterford, he was son the son of the late George and Amanda (Jennings) MacIsaac.
Frank served overseas in the Second World War with the Merchant Marines. Due to an air raid, he suffered the loss of his right leg. He was awarded a medal for bravery from King George VI.
After his return home, Frank got involved in fishing which he continued most of his life.
He was a very kind man, who helped anyone who needed it, especially the younger men starting to fish out of Lingan. A lot of them came to him for advice which he gave freely, sharing his knowledge of the profession. He had a great love of the sea.
Frank will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He was a member of the pensioners' club and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 15, New Waterford. Frank was also a member of St. Joseph's parish in Lingan.
Frank is survived by one sister, Ellen Tartanic; second wife, Florence MacIsaac; four stepchildren, Ruth, Donna, Evelyn and Shaun Miller; eight step-grandchildren, John, Jason, Jeff McNab, Tony, Devan, Haley Miller, Jesse Miller and Ryley Boutilier.
He was predeceased by six brothers, Wilfred, Walter, Alexander, Dan, Allie, and George, six sisters, Mary, Maggie, Theresa, Tillie, Lucy and Dottie, first wife, Isabelle, stepson, Joe Scott and grandson, Larry Scott.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration for Frank will be held Thursday, Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Fr. Doug MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery, Lingan, with a luncheon to follow at the Army, Navy, Airforce, New Waterford.
Donations in his memory may be made to Taigh Na Mara in Glace Bay.
Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
"THE LIGHT OF PEACE
Many waters I have sailed throughout the voyage of life
Over waters tranquil free of pain and strife.
Sometimes tossed in raging storms
Though never left alone
There was a light that beckoned me
Toward the shores of home.
Always in the distance
This beacon I could see
Giving me direction
As I sailed upon life's sea.
My journey is completed now
The tide is drifting in
My vessel moves on gentle waves...
Eternity begins"
Good-bye to Frank the fisherman.

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