Martin MacDonald
Born In: Glace Bay
Passed in: Glace Bay
Passed on: May 1st, 2016
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts, that we, the family of Martin MacDonald, announce his passing on May 1, 2016 at the age of 73, at the Glace Bay Hospital.
Born in Glace Bay, Martin was the son of the late James ‘Deedy’ MacDonald and Margaret (MacIssac) MacDonald and son-in-law of the late James and Dorothy Orr.
Martin was employed by the Cape Breton District School Board as custodian of St. Michael’s High School for over 35 years. Martin was also an important member of the Glace Bay Fire Department for over 35 years. He held many ranks in the department before retiring as chief. He was well known in the town of Glace Bay, and will be remembered for his dedication to both the G.B.F.D. and St. Michael’s School. He was a devoted member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church and was a man of strong faith.
Martin is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Agnes (Orr) MacDonald, daughter, Karry (Roger) Martins, Brampton, Ont.; sons, Jamie MacDonald, Glace Bay, Robbie (Shaunna) MacDonald, Orangeville, Ont.; brothers, Sandy (Linda) MacDonald, Glace Bay, Lorne (Carol) MacDonald, Truro; his two granddaughters, Emily and Victoria, Brampton, Ont. and his grandson, Andrew, Orangeville, Ont. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Curry’s Funeral Home in Glace Bay. Funeral mass will be held Friday, May 6, 2016, 10 a.m. at St. Anne’s Church, Glace Bay. Interment will be in the parish cemetery at a later date. A reception will be held at the Glace Bay Fire Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton.
Condolences can be expressed to the family at www.currysfuneralhome.com.
