PHILLIP ALEXANDER MACEACHERN

Funeral service for the late Phillip Alexander MacEachern, 69, Ohio, Antigonish County, was held November 27 in St. Joseph’s Church, St. Josephs, with Father Lazarus Guria officiating, assisted by Deacon Sander Burke. Burial was in the parish cemetery.

Mr. MacEachern died November 23, 2019, in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital.

Readers at the funeral Mass were Gracie Bowie, Hannah MacEachern and Heidi Bowie. Aiden Benoit, Brody Boyle and Blake Boyle presented the offertory gifts.  Music was provided by Tyrus Wallace.

Pallbearers were Maurice Doiron, Joey MacLean, Sam MacLean, Dominic Benoit, Kevin Bowie and Brent Boyle.

Born in Arisaig, Antigonish County, he was a son of the late Daniel Joseph and Alice (Delaney) MacEachern. He met and married his wife, Bernadette, with whom he would have celebrated their 50th wedding in a few months. His greatest joy was his family. He was a man of great faith and love. He enjoyed holidays, especially Christmas and delighted in having his family and friends gathered for a meal, good music and dancing. He took great pride in his property and enjoyed being outdoors. He was member of Local #1392/#83 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. A carpenter by trade, his skill and craftsmanship brought him to many projects, big and small, all across the province. He and his life-long friend, Maurice, worked together as a team for more than 28 years. Their work can be found in numerous buildings and homes, where they took great pride in every detail.

He is survived by his wife, Bernadette; four children, Cindy MacEachern (Dominic Benoit), Ohio; Joey (Antonietta) MacEachern, Edmonton; Sandi (Kevin) Bowie, Afton; Dawn (Brent) Boyle, Afton; 11 grandchildren, Aidan, Michael, Devin, Kyle, Heidi, Jacob, Gracie, Logan, Hannah, Brody, Blake; great-granddaughter, Olivia Kaye; three brothers, Jerome (Mary), Maryvale; John (Marion) McArras Brook; Clarence, North Grant; four sisters, Josie (Johnny) MacEachern, Pleasant Valley; Mary Alice (Brian) Gammon, New Glasgow; Hilda, Antigonish; Jeanette Crooks, Antigonish.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Collie, Andrew, in infancy; sister, Bernice Fraser.

Donations in memory may be made to The St. Joseph's Hillside Cemetery Association.

Online condolences: www.clcurry.com