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Parsons, Malcolm Campbell of Troy, Inverness Co.
It is with heavy hearts that we, the family of Malcolm Campbell Parsons, age 84; of Bethel Drive, Troy announce his passing on Friday, September 28, 2018 in the Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home with this loving family by his side. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, he was a son of the late George and Margaret (Simpson) Parsons.
On December 31, 1957, he married the love of his life, Viola Adelia (Thompson). Dad was a jack-of-all-trades. He could and would fix just about anything. He became a Master Watchmaker while living in Saint John then owned his own business and worked for G.B. Murphy's Limited while living in Glen Margaret. He later moved to Saint Ninian, Cape Breton where he farmed until moving back to Saint John and Darlings Island, N.B. where he learned the trade of Goldsmithing. He operated his own jewellery and watch repair business in Market Square, Saint John, N.B. Later he returned to Cape Breton where he built his last home at the age of 70 at Bethel Drive.
Malcolm is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Viola, and their three children, Stephen (Shirley), Darlene (Joseph) Gillis and Travis (Malinda) and their grandchildren, Nicole Parsons (Tim Gallery), Scott, James and Brennan Gillis, and Alexandra, Laura and Kathleen Parsons, and their great-granddaughter, Riley Gallery. He is also survived by daughters, Jocelyn, Terry and Joanne, and their children and grandchildren, and those of his late son, Lloyd Parsons. He is also predeceased by his brothers, George Parsons, Bill Gordon and John Gordon (in childhood) and sisters, Marion VanBuskirk and Mary Lawton.
We would like to give a very special thanks to the amazing staff of the Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home whom gave dad such loving care during his time there. We also greatly appreciate the compassionate palliative care the Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home gave to Dad and support given to us, his family, during his final days.
Visitation will be Wednesday, October 3rd, from 4 to 9 p.m. in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, October 4th from St. David's United Church, Port Hastings with Rev. Heather D. Manuel officiating. Burial will follow in the St. David's Cemetery, Port Hastings.
Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, St. David’s Cemetery Fund, Port Hastings or a charity of one’s choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
Visitation Information Visitation
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Visitation Time
4-9 p.m.
Visitation Location
Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury
Service Information Service Date
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Service Time
2 p.m.
Service Location
St. David's United Church, Port Hastings
Burial Information Burial Date
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Burial Time
Following the funeral service
Burial Location
St. David's Cemetery, Port Hastings
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