James (Sonny) MacQueen
Card of Thanks
James (Sonny) MacQueen
We, the family of the late James (Sonny) MacQueen wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our many relatives and friends for your wonderful support during our time of sorrow. We sincerely thank you for your prayers, cards, phone calls, food, flowers, donations and visitation. We gratefully thank Labourers Union Local 92 for their kindly support. A heartfelt thank you to all who took part in the beautiful service – Deacon Greg Murphy who officiated, eulogist Ann Marie MacInnes, soloist Deryl MacInnes, scripture readers Randi MacQueen and Riley Arseneault. Special thanks to Seniors Pensioners Club of Sydney Mines for their outstanding refreshments. Sincere appreciation to Manning Jobes and staff of Jobes Funeral Home for their exceptional service. We offer our deepest and most heartfelt thanks to you all.
“To the world he was but one, but to us he was the world.”
The MacQueen Family
A poem by Allan Burchell of Sydney Mines who wanted to pay tribute to his friend Sonny.
Sonny
I knew him as a little boy
I knew him as a man
Why he was loved by many
I truly understand
His door was always open
None were turned away
With no money, food or shelter
They had a place to stay
Arriving there with nothing
Few clothes to unpack
Everyone he sheltered
Knew Sonny had their back
He looked for nothing in return
Just got you on your feet
And everyone would agree
The nicest guy you’d ever meet
Living Life’s not easy
Death’s a terrible part
But we can make death easier…
Keep his memory in your heart
I’ll always hear his laughter
I can’t forget his smile
I hope someday, somehow, some way
We get to meet and talk awhile
If how we lived our life on earth
Determines where we’d land
I know that in my heart of hearts
You’ll hold our Father’s hand
Sonny, it was an honour just to know you
And be considered a good friend
I hope you enjoy your next life
It’s the beginning, not the end
Miss ya Sonny, Henny
