MacQUARRIE, Neil Daniel - 87, Caledonia,
died Friday, July 11, 2003, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Cameron Settlement, Guysborough Co.,
he was a son of the late Waldo Grant and Catherine Lucy (Cameron) MacQuarrie.
He was a lifelong resident of Caledonia and represented
the 6th generation of MacQuarries, since 1808,
to live on the family homestead. He was a noted local merchant
and businessman, operating with his brother John
as co-owner of the MacQuarrie Bros General Store until 1975.
They also partnered in the operation of MacQuarrie Bros. Saw and Lathe mills
for many years. During his long and productive life he was involved
in a number of other activities, including the operation of
a large herd of beef cattle, maintenance of the family farm, trucking and core sample work
for the Hemany Mining Co. and was also well-known for his power saw sales
and repair business. Mr. MacQuarrie was an active member
of the local community, serving as Commissioner of Oaths since 1942
as well as Postmaster for a time.
He served as Trustee for the Caledonia school and
was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, Caledonia.
Surviving are his wife, Rowena Frances (Newcomb); daughters, Judith (Richard) Oulton,
Rothesay, N.B.; Carolyn MacQuarrie, Bedford; sons,
Bruce (Wendy), Pictou; James (Carrie), Springville; George (Darlene), Thorburn;
grandchildren, Stacy MacQuarrie, Elisa MacQuarrie, Alex Oulton,
Laurie Oulton, Christopher Green, Neil Green, Lauchie MacQuarrie
and Taylor Sartoris. He was predeceased by infant son, Daniel John;
brother, John Alexander. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday
in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow, where funeral service will be held
11 a.m. Monday with Rev. Don Shephard officiating.
Cremation to follow. Interment of ashes
will be in Caledonia Cemetery. Family flowers only, please.
Donations may be made in his memory
to the Canadian Cancer Society or Caledonia Cemetery.



Thanks to Jean Langille for this obituary.