Angus 'Blackie' McDonald
Born In: Glace Bay
Passed in: Dominion
Passed on: April 25th, 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful husband, father grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend, Angus 'Blackie' McDonald. Blackie passed away on Friday, April 25, 2014 at his home with his loving family by his side.
Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Angus and Mary (Munroe) MacDonald and was a member of the Church Of The Good Shepherd, Dominion.
Dad was a coal miner and worked in several mines during his working years. He retired early due to an injury but still enjoyed talking with other miners about the daily workings in the mines. Dad enjoyed the time he worked underground, the camaraderie amongst miners the story telling and the lasting friendships. He was also a member of Dominion Volunteer fire dept. Dad was a true family man, enjoying the earlier times spent on the hill in Gabarus with the extended Munroe and McDonald families and the more resent times at his cottage in Grand Mira South with his wife Judy, their children, grandchildren and friends. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, skating, bowling and wood-working. Dad will forever be remembered for his quick wit, dry sense of humor and his love for making people laugh.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 yrs. Judy (Myles) McDonald; daughter Kim (Glenn) Williams, Glace Bay; sons Jason (Dana), Glace Bay and Danny (Lisa), Dominion; his six loving grandchildren Daniel (Stephanie), Matthew, Tyler, Dylan, Leah-Grace and Jessica who were his pride and joy; great-granddaughter Carly; special aunt Grace Delaney; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Blackie will also be sadly missed by 'Molly' his faithful K-9 companion for the last 13 years.
Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his only sibling John 'Junior' MacDonald; Junior’s wife Betty and their son Leonard; in-laws Charles and Margaret Myles; grandmother Nana Rosie Munroe and grandmother in-law Mamie Myles.
Visitation will be held on Monday, from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral service, officiated by Rev. Myrna MacMullin is Tuesday at 11 a.m. in The Church Of The Good Shepherd, Dominion. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery on Centerville Rd. Reserve Mines.
As an expression of sympathy for Blackie, memorial donations in his memory may be made to the V.O.N., The Palliative Care Society or a charity of one’s choice.
Online condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
