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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
MacLEOD, Angus Neil - With great sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of our dad, Angus Neil MacLeod, age 67, of Big Bras d'Or, on Monday, January 13, 2025.
Born in North Sydney on February 19, 1957, Angus was the son of the late Neil and Florence MacLeod.
Angus is survived by his two children: his son Malcolm (Chantale Warrick), Silver Valley, AB, and his daughter Stephanie (Dale MacLeod), Baddeck, NS, and his grandchildren Ethan, Chloe, and Sawyer. Brothers Charles MacLeod (Patsy) and Glenn MacLeod, as well as many nephews, nieces, cousins, and lifelong friends, are also left to mourn his loss.
Besides his parents, Angus was predeceased by sister Arlene and sister-in-law Florrie.
Angus served his country in the Canadian Navy for 20 years as a Submariner and a Petty Officer 2nd Class, retiring in 1996. Most recently, he was a Commissionaire at the Canadian Coast Guard College.
Dad had a great love of the outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening and watching the birds outside his window. His cooking skills were unmatched, and his love of storytelling kept us laughing and entertained. We will be forever grateful for those stories.
Dad, thank you for your sense of humour, your gentle soul and your love for us. We are going to miss you every day.
A visitation will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 1 pm-3 pm at Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main Street, Sydney Mines. With a Funeral Service to follow at 3 pm officiated by Rev Peter MacDonald.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in his name to the Nova Scotia SPCA or Veterans for Healing, 5 Prince St. Sydney, NS B1P 5J4.
Ships served in: CFS MILL COVE - "I worked with Angus for a short time at Mill Cove. I'd say he was on the watch less than 2 months when a call came in to the watch supervisor's office .... Angus has 12 hours to pack and report to one of the subs as they were sailing in the morning. I asked him what was going on because I'd never seen a posting like that. He said that in order to keep your sub pay when posted ashore you signed a form saying you would go back to a sub whenever needed. Then about 5 min later he was on his way home to pack. We were already short handed on our watch ... so I got to work Ratt Ship Shore myself for the rest of the evening." (submitted by Garry Weir)
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