Peacefully in the morning on Saturday, August 17, 2024, Hugh Alexander “Suey” MacDougall, age 81, passed away at home with his family by his side. He was the son of the late John Dan and Mary Sarah (MacDonald) MacDougall. Loving and dedicated husband to Catherine “Cassie” (Gillis) and proud Dad to Brady, Sarah & John (Danielle). Cherished Papa of Alexa, Katherine and Brayden MacDougall. Born in Inverness on May 13, 1943. He was a proud member of Stella Maris Parish, Inverness.
Suey lived close to 72 of his 81 years in Inverness between Central Avenue and Quincy Street (Spidertown).
Love and passion ran deep through Suey’s veins. Whether it was baseball and Roberto Clemente, politics, Bruce Springsteen, Celtic music or horses. Suey could talk about anything for days with just about anyone who would listen. At the end of the day, the topics were secondary, Suey just loved to talk to people. A natural born storyteller, he loved people. When you came to visit, you can bet your bottom dollar he was going to feed you too.
A certified electrician by trade is what took up much of his work life. He was, however, a self-proclaimed handicapper, songwriter, poet as well as expert tax man and botanist in his spare time.
His love and passions ran deepest for his family. It could be the MacDougall or Gillis side, but family was his life. He became a husband to Cassie, a woman who restored faith and purpose. He became a dad to three great children who elevated his love and passion for life. He then became Papa. His grandchildren were the final piece of his puzzle. His life was complete. It was perfect for him, and he wouldn’t have it any other way.
Leaving to mourn with loving memories are his wife, Cassie (Gillis). Sons; Brady, Sarah, John (Danielle). Grandchildren Alexa, Katherine, Brayden. Brothers; Harold (Dolores) sisters; Killy (Malcolm) Thelma (the late Don McNeil), brother-in-law Sandy (Anne) Beaton, Stewart (Mary), Earl, John, Steven (Mary), Archie (Ruth), Hugh. Sisters in law, Josie, Mary (Steve), Minnie, Rhoda (Stan), Susan, Hughena, Theresa, Peggy, Annabelle, Kay; special friends, Lisa Hartley and Brent Perry; along with many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Suey was predeceased by his brothers Willie Dan (Jesse), John Archie, Francis “Chalk”(Tina) and John James MacDougall. Sisters, Mary Florence “Trixie” (Archie Sofan). Lizzie Beaton, Margaret Marie MacDougall and Margie MacDougall, Nephew Alexander “Skooks”, Grand-Nephew’s Breton and Liam. Brothers and sister’s-in-law, Sam, DD, Olive, Anne MacDonald, Angus and Nephew’s Ben and Terry as well as a wide circle of friends and community members.
Visitation will be held in Stella Maris Church, Inverness on Friday, August 23rd from 10-10:45 am with Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 am.
Memorial donations may be made to Central Inverness Palliative Care Society.
Online condolences may be made to: www.invernessfuneralhome.com
