MacRae, Joseph James – 81, of Dartmouth passed away peacefully on November 16, 2015 with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late James and Rita (MacNeil) MacRae. Joe was a lifetime member of the Austenville Owl’s Club and the Buffalo Club and worked until retirement at Imperial Oil. He leaves behind his loving wife of 49 years Sharon (Stewart) and many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his only son James “Jim” and sister Shirley (Doug) Chaisson. Visitation will be held from 7 – 9pm on Friday November 20, a Buffalo service will be held at 7pm in A. L. Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland Street. Memorial Service will be held 11am Saturday, November 21, in Holy Trinity Emmanuel Anglican Church, 30 Alfred Street, Dartmouth. Rev. Kees Zwanenburg officiating. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the SPCA or a charity of your choice. Thank you to all the hospital staff at 8.1 and 3 MSIMCU at the Halifax Infirmary Site, Q E II for all their kindness and care. Online condolences may be viewed or sent to: www.mattatallfuneralhome.com.