He is also survived by his siblings Rose (Sonny), Helen, Syl (Jeanette) and Elizabeth. Cameron was born in Little Judique on July 25th, 1937, to the late Angus D. (Big John) and Margaret (Livingstone) MacDonald. Cameron was a member of the Port Hood and District Volunteer Fire Department for 61 years and as a founding member he was known for his dedication and commitment to the department.Ĭameron is predeceased by his parents brothers, Roderick (Doddie), John Francis, Neily and great-grand-daughter Halle. He became a permanent fixture of the Chestico Days Parade in Port Hood, at the wheel of the fire department’s historic 1934 fire truck. He started lobster fishing as a young boy with his father and retired at the age of 80. He also spent his years as a carpenter in the local area and was a long-standing member of the Carpenters Union, Local 1588. Over the years, Cameron was also heavily involved with the improvements and maintenance of the Little Judique Harbour facilities, where he spent much of his spare time and energy creating a useful and important community harbour. Among his many accomplishments, his interest in mechanics and cars led to the creation of the MacDonald Speedway, a dirt track that he built with his brothers on the old farm on Livingstone Road. He was deeply committed to his family and well loved by all his grandchildren. He thoroughly enjoyed large family get-togethers, especially, when his great-grandchildren were present. Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 27th, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be held Thursday July 28th, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Port Hood, with Father Eugene Morris officiating with burial to follow in the Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Port Hood and District Volunteer Fire Department or Central Inverness Palliative Care Society. A special thank you to the nurses at Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital for their compassionate care during Cameron’s final days. Online condolences may be made to: MacDONALDĪngus Alexander Bernard MacDonald, Brook Village: Angus Tulloch MacDonald left us peacefully July 8th, 2022, in the Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital with his beloved wife, Joan by his side. He left Brook Village as a young man, starting his career mining in Ontario. He then moved on to Boston where he made his home for many years. In Boston, he became a carpenter in Local 33. Angus also drove a truck for a period of time. Angus belonged to “The Canadian American Club” of Boston, where he enjoyed many social events. Angus retired back home in Cape Breton where he met his wife, Joan. He cared for his family and friends dearly. He made lasting friendships wherever he went and will be remembered as a genuinely jolly person who loved all.
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