Passed away peacefully, at his home, on Sunday morning, July 5, 2009. Born August 12th, 1943 on Bell Island, Mac was a well-known local entertainer and the consummate host to which many of his friends will attest. He played to many audiences across Canada, especially his former home in Ontario and his present home in Newfoundland. Mac is predeceased by his parents Eugene and Gladys, brothers Bill, Eugene and Tom (Fred), sisters Daphne, Enid, Greta, and Florence. He leaves to cherish — after their thirteen years of marriage — his loving wife Joan (Elliott), his daughters Nancy (Jerry) Byrne, Kathy (Mark) Chamney, son Bill (Julie) Babb and their mother Valerie along with stepchildren Myra (Danny) Dwyer, Emile (Regina) Elliott, and Marcel (Kyra) Elliott. Also leaving to mourn his brother John, sisters Joan (Elmer) Upshall, Ruth (Mike) Brown, and Rose (Carl) Hustins, as well as sixteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He also leaves his many nieces and nephews all of whom loved “Uncle Mac”and of course, his special “half a dozen cousins,” and all his many friends near and far. Mac’s heart and home were always open to the many that knew and loved him. The voice is silent for now, but the memories of laughter and song, will now and always be our music. A celebration of his life is to be held at Carnell\'s Funeral Home with visitation 7-9 p.m. Monday, 2-4 pm and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. Wednesday July 8, 2009. Cremation to follow. Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation.