

Charles Joseph MacDonald, Age 87, passed away November 12th 2016 in Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines May 16th 1929, he was a son of the late Charles (Letha Sutherland) MacDonald. Charles "Charlie" moved to Ontario at the age of 19 where he met the love of his life and wife of 66 years, Myrtle. After raising a family and retiring Charlie and Myrt moved back to the land he loved "Cape Breton", living in Dunvegan. He was an avid outdoorsman who could be found on any stream or river that a trout would call home. Charles leaves behind his beloved wife, Myrt; sons, Charles (Irene), Mike (Penny), John (Arlene); daughter, Sharon (Robert); grandchildren, Amanda, Robyn, Christopher, Kevin, Sheila and Sean; great- grandchildren, Connor and Ryan; brother, Paul Allister; sisters, Dorothy, Stella and Mary Lee. Charlie is predeceased by brothers, Gerard and Mike; sister, Charlotte.
Charlie's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to nephew, Jamie ( Laurie), John Roddy (Rose) MacPherson, Danny, Donna and Andy MacPherson, "friends" does not seem a strong enough word for the presence you had in Charlie's life. A special thank you to Dr. LaFrance, Lori Ann MacDonald, the nurses and staff at Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital, your compassion and patient care is second to none. Visitation will be held on Thursday Nov/17 in St. Margaret of Scotland Church, Broad Cove from 1-1:45 p.m. with Funeral Mass to follow at 2 p.m. Fr. Duncan MacIsaac officiating. Burial to take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Central Inverness Palliative Care Society.
On-line condolences may be made to: www.invernessfuneralhome.com
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