Edward MacAulay

Edward MacAulay

We, the family of Edward MacAulay, regret to announce his passing on Monday, September 23, 2019, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney.

Born October 7, 1921, in Sydney, he was the son of the late Malcolm and Effie (MacQueen) MacAulay.

Until the age of 65, Edward worked as an electrician at Sydney Steel. He was an avid fisherman, hockey fan and horse racing enthusiast.

Edward is survived by his sons, Roger (Lenie), Lower Sackville, Edward (Sheila), Truro and Barry (Shelley), Sydney; grandchildren, Robert (Janet), Kim (Mark), Heather (Chris), Christy (Sal), Andrew (Tiffany), Christopher (Millie), Melissa, Chad (Markayla), Matt and Millie (Pius); 13 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his wife, Mildred (Willet). The last surviving member of his immediate family, Edward was also predeceased by his sisters, Sadie MacDonald and Annie Nicholson and brothers, Allister, Aneas, Malcolm and Donald.

Funeral service will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Friday, September 27 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Lydia MacKinnon officiating.  Interment in Oakfield Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Oakfield Cemetery.

Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca

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