Bradford Gerard 'Brad' MacIsaac
Born In: New Waterford
Passed in: New Waterford
Passed on: December 23rd, 2013
It is with profound sadness, yet many fond memories, we announce the sudden passing of Brad McIsaac on Dec. 23, 2013, at his home in New Waterford.
Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late D.A. Spike and Eileen (Marsh) McIsaac.
Brad was a member of Mount Carmel Church, currently the Parish Church of St. Leonard. In earlier years he was enlisted with the Army Medical Corps and later, studied to become a mortician in Boston, Mass. Upon returning, Brad worked underground as a medic with Devco. He was also an owner/operator of various restaurants in town. Brad was a former member of the New Waterford Kinsmen and Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 15, for many years.
After years of employment with Devco, he left the mines to further his education. After completing his undergrad at UCCB, he attended Dalhousie University, where at the age of 49, he earned his law degree. Prior to being called to The Nova Scotia Bar, he articled with B.A. 'Rocky' Jones and Associates and upon completion was employed with his good friend, Rocky, in Halifax. Brad also worked for Nova Scotia Legal Aid before venturing northward to Iqaluit, Nunavut, where he worked in various capacities such as criminal law, labour law and legal aid from 2002 to present.
Brad was one of the founding members of New Waterford Community Players and was very involved in theatre. He directed and acted in many productions including Lost in the 60s, Hits of the Blitz, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, for which Brad won Best Actor at Nova Scotia Drama Festival of Plays in Halifax.
Brad was never at a loss for words and because of that, he was often called upon to act as master of ceremonies for many events. Once you met Brad you never forgot him; a force to be reckoned with and extremely bright. Kind and generous to a fault, he'd give you the last thing he owned. Memories of his humour and fun loving ways will be with us forever.
He leaves to mourn his wife, Shannon (McKay) McIsaac; children, Jimmie, Dana (Michael) Nearing, Chera (Shawn) Clements; also survived by Mike and Kelsie and by his grandchildren, the light of his life, Jack and Lola; brothers,Brine, Brent (Penny Lou); sister, Myrna (Kevin) MacDonald; nephews, Tyler and Reilly; and many friends who will miss him dearly and treasure the memories.
Besides his parents, Brad was predeceased by his sister Marsha and mother-in-law Catherine McKay.
Visitation will be held today (Friday, Dec. 27) from 5-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration will take place Saturday, Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Fathers Damien and Albert MacPherson officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Army, Navy, Airforce, Unit 217, New Waterford.
Donations in his memory may be made to Combined Christmas Giving (contact Shelly McLellan, chairperson, 862-6142, for details).
Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
'To all my companions on this journey we call life —
More than anything, I want you to know how grateful
and appreciative I am for your presence and participation
in my life. I take with me a treasure trove of fabulous
memories and know with certainty that we'll meet again,
don't know where or don't know when, but I know we'll meet
again some sunny day.
Until then, gratitude and love'
— Brad
