It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing, after a lengthy illness, of Donald Brendon Capstick, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, on, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at his home with his family, whom he loved and cherished very much, by his side.
Born in North Sydney, he was the son of the late Maurice and Mary (Fraser) Capstick. He was a truck driver and mechanic all his life and worked in the family business, Capstick's Trucking. Brendon was the kind of man who liked everyone and was always ready and willing to help anyone. Brendon loved to drive tractor trailers and to spend time with his family and friends, and his dog 'Lady'. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, Bras d'Or.
Brendon is survived by his wife, Mary (Strickland); his two sons, Brendon Jr. and Billy; his mother-in-law, Vera Strickland, whom he loved and cared for very much. He is also survived by his brothers, Tommy (Wendy) Capstick, Joey Capstick, Billy (Audrey) Capstick, Maurice Gerard (Lisa) Capstick and his sisters, Colleen Capstick and Rachelle (Lloyd) Brown; his two precious grandchildren, Logan and Madison, who were his pride and joy. He is also survived by his aunt, Sally Mansfield; uncle, John Wille Fraser and his nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his father-in-law, Ralph Strickland.
The family would like to express sincere thanks to Brendon's caregivers, especially Dr. Eugene Ignacio, the V.O.N. and the doctors in Halifax.
A private visitation will be held. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Church, Bras d'Or with Rev. Peter MacLeod officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com.

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