It is with sadness that we announce the
sudden passing of Carl Neilson MacDonald,
67 years of Springhill, on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at his
residence.
Born in Springhill, he was a son of
Audrey (Rushton) MacDonald, Springhill and the late Archibald
MacDonald.
Carl was an electrical
contractor. He had a furniture business for many years in
Springhill and owned and rented many apartments in the area.
He was a great dancer, and loved to fish, hunt, and spend time at the
camp and the beach. A wonderful father, he adored his
children and grandchildren, and always enjoyed time with his family
and friends.
Besides his mother Audrey (Ralph Hunter)
MacDonald, Springhill, he will be sadly missed by children Carl Jr.
(Patti), Pugwash, Jan (Mark Rhindress) MacDonald, Amherst,
Brent (Krista), Springhill; 7 grandchildren Alexa, Kyle, Morgan,
Karly, Braedon, Kate and Cameron; special friend Peggy
Hadley, Springhill; siblings Douglas, Truro, Anne MacDonald,
Springhill, Dougal (Frances), Springhill, Kathy (Ted)
Cummings, Westville, NS, and Carolyn (Perry) Terris, Springhill; as
well as several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sister, Jean
Chapman.
Arrangements have been entrusted to A H
Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane St., Springhill, NS (902-597-2361)
where visiting hours will be held on Friday from 6 to 8 pm.
The funeral service will be held at the St. John the Baptist Roman
Catholic Church, Springhill on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 11 am,
Father Phil Thibodeau officiating. A reception will be held
following the funeral service in the church hall.
Those wishing to make a donation in
Carl's memory may do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the
charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family by
visiting Carl's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the funeral home Facebook
Page.