Allan MacLellan
Date de décès : 17 janvier 2009
80, Sydney It is with great sadness that the family of Allan Francis MacLellan of Sydney, announce his death at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009. Allan was the son of the late Ronald and Margaret (MacNeil) MacLellan of Sydney Mines. Allan worked in retail for a number of years with Zellers and K-Mart in Halifax, Dartmouth, Charlottetown, Moncton, Fredericton and Toronto. He later worked with the Federal Government, as an employment councillor, retiring in 1987. He was a proud veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy having served in Korea aboard HMCS Nootka. Allan was a proud member of the Cape Breton Naval Veterans Association, and was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12 in Sydney. Some of his many interests were wood crafts, (for which he was well known); stamp collecting, gardening and road trips with his wife Mary. He and Mary belonged to the Highland Capers Modern Square Dance Club, and the Celtic Round Dancers for a number of years where they made lifelong friends. Allan will be especially remembered for his love and devotion to his family and his wonderful sense of humour. He was always able to bring a smile to the faces of others. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary (nee Walsh); his constant companion for almost 50 years; two sons, Robert (Susan) of Halifax, Darren of Sydney; his daughter, Kimberly of Sydney; and two beloved grandchildren whom he adored, Connor and Nikki of Halifax. Also surviving are his sisters, Rita (Gaza) Soltesz, Halifax, Cathy Pederson, Millville, Toni (Dan) Prince, Sydney, and Sr. Alma, Port Felix; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Ronald, Angus, John and Paul, sisters, Eldine MacLennan and Ann Marie in infancy. A special thank you to Dr. Liam Orrell and Dr. D. Brake and the staff of the ICU Department of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for the care he received. Visitation for Allan will take place Tuesday, Jan. 20 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday, 10 a.m. from St. Joseph Church, North Sydney, with Rev. Jim Attwood officiating. Cremation to follow. Interment in Lakeside cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. Members of the Cape Breton Naval Veterans Association will conduct a service at the funeral home on Tuesday at 2 p.m.
