Hugh Patrick MacDonald

Funeral service for the late Hugh Patrick MacDonald, 66, was held January 24 in St. Joseph’s Church, Glencoe Mills, with Father Bernie MacDonald officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Mr. MacDonald died January 20, 2019, in Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital. Born January 19, 1953, in Inverness County, he was a son of the late John Alex and Flora (MacLeod) MacDonald. He was a woodsman and farmer for his entire life, always ready and willing to lend a helping hand whenever and wherever needed. He lived a simple life, full of fun, quick wit and many laughs. He was also a generous donor of his talents and help to Glencoe Mills and St. Joseph’s Parish. He is survived by two brothers, Duncan (Joan), Brook Village; Joe, Brook Village; three sisters, Jessie (Al), Halifax; Mabel (Shawn), Halifax; Veronica, Edmonton; seven nieces, Heather Warner, Amanda MacDonald, Elizabeth MacKinnon, Florence Hearn, Carolyn MacDonald, Lindsay MacInnis, Brittany MacDonald; four nephews, Tyson MacDonald, Tyler Rankin, Evan MacDonald, John Francis MacDonald; three grand nieces and nephews, Chloe, Maggie, John Michael; special cousin, John Hugh (Mary) MacDonald, New Waterford. He was predeceased by three brothers, John Archie, Malcolm, Angus; sister, Elizabeth Anne. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Cemetery Fund or Central Inverness Palliative Care Society. Online condolences: www.invernessfuneralhome.com