Donald 'Gordon' Macaulay
Lieu de naissance : Baddeck Bay, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Lieu de décès : Baddeck, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 8 juin 2011
Donald William ‘Gordon’ Macaulay, 98, of Baddeck, passed away June 8, 2011 at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital.
Born in Baddeck Bay on Nov. 22, 1912, he was the eldest son of the late Murdock and Annie (MacDonald) Macaulay. Gordon was self-employed all his life. He started his career in sales at the early age of 16 going door to door around Cape Breton Island selling subscriptions to the Family Herald. He later went on to selling life and automobile insurance and in 1949, he opened Macaulay’s Garage Limited where he bought, repaired, and sold automobiles. He was also involved in the construction and pulp wood industries.
Gordon was a member of Greenwood United Church, St. Mark’s Lodge #35 of Baddeck, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, and Philae Temple Shriners. In 2000, Gordon was honoured by the Baddeck and Area Business and Tourism Association for his support and interest in community affairs.
Gordon is survived by his wife of 63 years, Grace ‘Ruth’ Baker; son, Gordon (Doreen) Macaulay and daughter, Suzanne (Earl) MacDonald. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Christopher (DeeDee), Jeanette (David), Jonathan (Kelsey), Shauna, and Kimberley (Darcy); five great-grandchildren, Shamus, Grace, Sam, William and Ryder; sisters-in-law, Isobel MacAulay, Evelyn Macaulay; brother-in-law, Bob Curry and many nieces and nephews.
Gordon was predeceased by his brothers, Alex, Dr. Dougall and Dannie and sisters, Margaret and Isabelle.
In honour of Gordon’s wishes, cremation has taken place under the direction of MacAskill’s Funeral Home and there will be no visitation. A celebration of Gordon’s life will be held at Greenwood United Church on Sunday, June 12 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Karen Lynch officiating, masonic service and reception to follow.
Family flowers only. Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
