Duncan 'Gregory' MacQuarrie
Lieu de naissance : Port Hood, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Lieu de décès : SYDNEY, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 8 février 2011
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Duncan Gregory MacQuarrie, 74, of Sydney, who died after a brief illness on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011.
Born in Port Hood, he was one of 12 children born to the late Edward and Mae (MacKinnon) MacQuarrie.
Greg grew up in New Waterford and moved to Montreal where he met his wife, Mary Morrison.
He is survived by Mary as well as children, Virginia (Derek Stapleton), Susan, Sandra (Glenn) Keefe and Stephen. Dear Papa to Ami, Shelby, Matthew, Adam, Alex and Laken. Greg is also survived by sisters, Mary MacLean, Scotchtown, Margaret (Jim) Egan, Carver, Mass., Anna (Gerry O’Quinn), Timberlea, and Kaye, Willena, and Sadie, all of New Waterford. Brothers surviving are Don, Calgary, and Tom (Yvonne), Winnipeg. Greg is survived by sister-in-law, Barbara (Bernie) Rheault, Chateauguay, Que., and sisters-in-law, Dodie MacQuarrie, New Waterford, Carole MacQuarrie, Mississauga, Ont., and brother-in-law, Russell Brown, Caledon, Ont. He is also proud uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Greg was predeceased by brothers, John and Eddie and sister, Bernice Brown. He was also predeceased by nephews, David Brown and Michael Rheault.
Dad was immensely proud of his grandchildren, and got his greatest joy from family gatherings, both big and small.
Dad had served as a volunteer to Meals on Wheels in Sydney as well as part-time treasurer for the Mira Seniors Centre.
He retired from Devco in 1997 after 26 years. Dad was also a devoted Canadiens and Expos fan, and would take on all debates on the merits of his teams.
Visitation will be today (Friday), Feb. 11 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, George Street, Sydney. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, Fr. Conrad Edwards officiating. Reception to follow in the church.
Family flowers only please, but donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.
Online condolences may be sent to www.twcurry.com.
