James MacLeod
Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: July 7th, 1955
Passed in: Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: February 17th, 2011
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we, the family of James MacLeod announce his passing, on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, at the Northside General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Jim was born July 7, 1955, the seventh son of the late John James and Catherine (Swan) MacLeod of Bras d’Or.
In his earlier years Jim sailed on the Great Lakes and later returned home to work with the Labourers Union Local 1115.
He was a good friend to many. He loved the outdoors, spending many nights in the woods hiking with his brother Larry and many days hiking and fishing with his nephews, Tyler and Brandon.
Jim played hockey and baseball in his younger years and was a shortstop with the ANAF Pirates softball team.
He is survived by his sisters, Florence (Tom) Moylan, Ct., Anna Harvey, NC, Kay (Richard) Spezzano, Ct., Marlin (Charles) Ford, Ct., and Kimberly (Urban Jr.) Day, Bras d’Or. He is also survived by his brothers, John (Cleo), Bras d’Or, George (Charlina), Alder Point, Dan (Sharon), Boularderie, Pat (Linda), Bras d’Or, Din (Pauline), Alder Point, Larry (Sharon), Sydney, and Reggie, Sydney Mines. He is also survived by his aunts, Mary (MacLeod) Patterson, Ontario, Florence (Patterson) MacLeod, Big Bras d’Or, Bridget (Swan) Thurbide, Mill Creek, Lois (Swan) Currie, Bras d’Or, and Julia Swan, Florence. He is also survived by one uncle, Reg Thurbide, Mill Creek; and by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be no visitation by request. Cremation has taken place. There will be a private graveside service at a later date at St. James Cemetery in Big Bras d’Or, where his parents are resting.
Arrangements are under the direction of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines.
Never say good-bye, just say so long.
