Stewart Joseph MacRae
Born In: Middle River
Born: September 2nd, 1927
Passed in: Baddeck
Passed on: June 5th, 2016
Stewart Joseph MacRae, Middle River, passed away peacefully following a lengthy illness at VCM Hospital, Baddeck on June 5, 2016 with his loving family at his side.
Born in Middle River on Sept. 2, 1927, he was the son of the late Murdoch J. and Jessie (MacLennan) MacRae.
For years he ran the family farm, then established his business, S.J. MacRae and Son in Baddeck. He spent the last 40 years raising standardbred horses, an endeavor that provided him great
joy and through which he established many lifelong friends. His faith in his Lord and Savior was the strength that carried him through the hurdles of his life.
He is survived by his wife Eva to whom he was devoted for 65 years; sister, Anna (Alex) Nicholson, Middle River; children, Linda (Nyanza) MacRae, David (Sharon) MacRae, Middle River, Frances (Albert) Rodriguez, Tucson, Scott (Valerie) MacRae, Grand Prairie. He will be remembered dearly by grandchildren Cheryl, Tim (Margaret), Katie (Stephen), Heather, Melanie (Glenn) and Ryan (Flo); great-grandchildren Zoe, Logan, David, Hannah and Maryn and many nieces and nephews who enjoyed many summer vacations on the farm.
He was predeceased by his son, Douglas, his brothers, Earle, (Georgina) and Dr. Herb (Mary). Visitation will be held at Farquharson Presbyterian Church, Middle River on Thursday, June 9 from 5-8 p.m. and Friday, June 10, 2-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Alderwood Rest Home on Saturday, June 11 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Louis Ihasz officiating. Committal to follow at Middle River Cemetery.
Arrangements made under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Victoria County Hospital Foundation or Alderwood Rest Home.
