NEW GLASGOW – It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Marc Savoie, 70, on December 14, 2009, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born in Lower Neguac, NB on May 11, 1939, he was the son of the late Joseph C. and Laura (Breau) Savoie.
As a young man Marc served two years with the RCAF. He then embarked on a 33 year career with Canada Post, including postmaster in New Glasgow, retiring as area manager for Nova Scotia and PEI.
Marc loved the outdoors; he was an avid hunter and fisherman. Some of Marc’s fondest memories were of spending time with family and friends at Middle Lake in Guysborough County. He spent many summers following Blue Grass festivals throughout the Maritimes.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Marjorie (Cahill) Savoie. He will be dearly missed by his children: Donna (Bob) Grant, New Glasgow; Michelle (Leigh) Morrison, Burnt Church, NB; Susan Siri (Glen Carrigan), Halifax; and Nicole Peterson (Glen Boone), Westville.
Marc was a wonderful Grampa to Jamie and Scott Grant; Allison, Katie, and Samantha Morrison; Sean and Katie Siri; Carl and Josh Peterson; and great-grandson, Aden. He will be fondly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving are brothers: Philias (Imelda), Cyrille, Andre (Jeannine), Severe (Albertine), Gerard (Lucy), all of Neguac, NB, and sisters: Lorraine Savoie (Bill Blake), Tabusintac, NB, Germaine (Donat) Robichaud, New Jersey, NB, Jeanne (Greg) Blanchard, Dartmouth, NS, and Therese (Victor) Durelle, Neguac, NB.
He was predeceased by his brother, Yvon; and grandson, Justin Peterson.
The family extends a heart-felt thank you to the medical day and palliative care nurses of the Aberdeen Hospital for their exceptional care. Special thank you to Dr. Gerry Farrell and Dr. Aaron Smith.
As per Marc’s request, cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, December 17, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m. from Holy Name Church, Westville.
Family flowers only, please. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Oncology Department of the Aberdeen Hospital or the Palliative Care Unit of the Aberdeen Hospital.