James MacDonald
Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: November 30th, 2010
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, James Daniel MacDonald. James passed away Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, at the Northside General Hospital.
Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late Charles and Christine (Ames) MacDonald. He lived in the United States for a number of years and returned to Sydney Mines after his retirement as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed sitting in his garage chatting with friends and working on projects.
Jimmy will be greatly missed by his sisters, Anne Francis, Mary Linda (Patrick) Reilly, both in Sydney Mines, Christine (Terry) McCormick, Georges River and his brother, Charles, Sydney Mines. Also surviving are his nieces and nephews, Patrick, James (Trina) and Joseph Reilly, Christine (Adam) Curry, Jessica and Danielle McCormick and his grandniece, Emma Reilly.
There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, Sydney Mines with Fr. Thomas John officiating. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines.
The family would like to thank Dr. Michel McKeough and Louise McKeough for their care and support to Jim throughout his illness, palliative care, especially Dr. G. Burns and Dr. D. Gowan and a very special thanks to Susan MacKenzie, RN, whose care and guidance Jim came to depend on.
Donations in his memory may be made to Cape Breton Palliative Care or to a charity of choice.
Jim
In my garage of memories,
My friends would come for aid.
A tool or advice was needed,
Now in Heaven my place is made.
