MacDougall, Lauchlin "Lauchie" - With absolute regret we announce the peaceful passing of Lauchlin "Lauchie" Gerard MacDougall, age 77, formerly of West Bay Road and Inverness. Surrounded by family and love, Lauchie passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 in Halifax. Always a Cape Bretoner, Lauchie was born in Inverness to JB and Martha (MacLellan) MacDougall and continued to live in the county during his life. In his early years, he was known as a tough lefty on the mound playing baseball, making lifelong friends and generally being a character around town. This trait carried on, as any of you that knew him would attest to. But a defining characteristic was his love for Sherry, his wife of 53 years. He doted on her, while they smiled, socialized and danced their way from Cape Breton to Florida to Portugal and all locations in between. Together, Lauchie and Sherry lovingly raised three children; Debbie, Rhonda and Shane. The loss of Debbie in 1991 was devastating, but their bond and dedication to their other children persevered. Having grandchildren was no question a blessing to them both and Lauchie loved each one of them in his own Papa way. Almost his entire career was spent at ‘The Mill’ in Point Tupper, CB, where he was a shift supervisor and regular card player. Lauchie also volunteered, including time with the West Bay Road Fire Dept and the Canadian Diabetes Association, where he was the first President and a founder of the Port Hawkesbury Chapter. Never one to sit still for long, Lauchie was always puttering, fixing and building something for someone. Many family and friends benefitted from his constant energy and need to be helpful. When he did slow down his favourite things to do were listen to the Ceilidh, read a book or golf. All activities that captured his complete attention. Lauchie loved being social. He would cook for everyone, pour you a drink and tell you a story. Lauchie and Sherry’s home or trailer was always the gathering spot where friends and family spent time and over the years where everyone was made to feel welcome. Lauchie, Dad, Papa’s passing is an enormous loss to us all. So many have expressed that ‘he was one of the good ones’ and that his energy will never be forgotten. To us, his family, we have a void where there was constant love and support. Yet we have such amazing memories of a life together, filled with music, dancing, laughter and love that we know we are blessed to have had him for as long as we did. Lauchie is survived by his wife, Sherry (MacLean), Stillwater Lake; daughter, Rhonda (Brian Rourke); son, Shane (Joan) and grandchildren, Bannon, Davin, Ewan, Eilish and Cullen; sister, Isabel (Ken), Calgary; brothers, Malcolm (Sheila), Dartmouth; Harold, Parksville, BC and Joe (Sheila), Inverness and many loving nieces and nephews. Lauchie was predeceased by his beloved daughter, Debbie; parents, JB and Martha (MacLellan) MacDougall; brother and sister in-law, John and Anne (Donovan) MacDougall; sister-in-law, Janet MacDougall; nephew, Andrew MacDougall; in-laws, Michael (Mickey) and Sarah (Sadie) (Morrison) MacLean. Visitation will take place 2-5 and 7-9 p.m., Thursday, August 29 in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, 724 Granville Street, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m., Friday, August 30, St. Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church, West Bay Road with Father Duncan MacIsaac officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. A reception will follow in the West Bay Road Fire Hall. Family flowers only, please. Donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Hospice Halifax. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Thursday, August 29, 2019 Visitation Time 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Visitation Location Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, 724 Granville Street, Port Hawkesbury Service Information Service Date Friday, August 30, 2019 Service Time 11 a.m. Service Location St. Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church, West Bay Road Burial Information Burial Date Friday, August 30, 2019 Burial Time Following the Funeral Mass Burial Location St. Margaret’s Parish Cemetery, West Bay Road