MacLEOD – Jack F., 84, of Milton, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Liverpool, Jack was a son of the late William and Arline (McLeod) MacLeod.
Jack spent his working career in the retail grocery industry working for Dominion and then Sobeys in Halifax, Bridgewater and Liverpool as well as also running his own convenience store in Milton for two years. Upon retiring in 2001, Jack loved spending time in his garden and sharing his bounty with family and neighbors alike. He loved to watch things grow and had a natural green thumb. He was also a lifetime member of the Highway Pentecostal Assemblies, Liverpool.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Ellen (Weagle); daughters Vickie (Brian) Loader of White Point and Valerie (Randy) Crouse of Middlefield. His son Brad (Linda) MacLeod of Windsor Junction. His grandchildren Damara Loader, Brennan Loader, Janelle (Steve) Loader-Keough, Matthew Kittridge, Schuyler Kittridge, Eli Crouse, Becky MacLeod and Sarah MacLeod. Great grandchildren Morgan Loader and Easton Loader. His brother Bruce (Judy) MacLeod of New Brunswick.
Besides his parents, Jack was predeceased by his beloved daughter Paulette “Poppy”; sisters Helen and Mary; brothers Morris, Robert and Dan.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool where a funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. with his granddaughter Pastor Janelle Loader-Keough officiating. A private family burial will take place following the service. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. To share memories and condolences , please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com
The family would like to thank the Emergency Room Staff of the South Shore Regional Hospital for taking such wonderful care of Jack in his final hours.
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Kathy MacLeod
So very sorry to hear of Uncle Jack’s passing. My condolences to you Aunt Ellen, Vickie, Valerie, Brad and your families. May he rest in peace.
Sherri and Ted Roy
Dear Ellen and family, we were sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. When I was little and would come to the door asking for Valerie, I was afraid of him!! I don’t know why, but when I got older and got to work with him, I found a wonderful person. We had a lot of laughs at Sobeys. I’m sure he will be greatly missed, but I know you have lots of good memories to keep him close to you. Thinking of you all, Sherri and Ted Roy.
Annette Caldwell
“My deepest sympathy and condolences. I know God will guide your deceased loved one’s soul to Heaven.” “I wish you comfort and strength during this difficult time. Please remember that you’ll always be in our thoughts and prayers.”
God Bless. Annette & Andrew Caldwell & family Ottawa ,ON
Susan MacLeod
Ellen and Family and Bruce
I am so sorry to hear that Jack as passed away. My sincere condolences.
Susan MacLeod
Heather & Ross Whynot
Ellen & Family ,so sorry for your loss .
Valerie Conrad
Vicki, Valerie & families – so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Tina Thorbourne
So sorry to hear about Jack. He was such a nice person. Enjoyed talking with him when I worked at the post office.
David & Judy Whynott of mersey point
We are very sorry to hear of Jacks passing, i have know and worked around Jack for many of my earlier years. He was always willing to chat or offer a friendly hand. Bless you all at this sad time.
Myra & Les Foley (Louisiana)
So sorry to hear about Uncle Jack. Hugs and prayers for all the family.
Janice Mitchell
Ellen, Vicki, Valeri & Families
I am sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. It was nice to have had a brief chat with him and Ellen not long ago. May you find peace, comfort and strength in all those who surround you during this sad and difficult time.
Viv Croft (Whynot)
Schuyler so sorry to hear of the passing of your grandfather. Take care
Viv Croft (Whynot)
Dear Ellen:
Another Milton icon has left. Take care of your self in the days ahead
Jim & Jacqueline
Ellen & family, saddened to hear of Jack’s passing. Please accept our sincerest condolences. He is now in his happy place although his absence will be missed by you all I am sure. May God give you all the comfort you need to get through this valley.
Marsha& Marion
Ellen and family thinking of you all at this very sad time. Rest in peace neighbor.
Elizabet Boland
Vickie and family. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
Liz and Nelson
Kim (Zwicker) Mansfield
I am so sorry to read of Jack’s passing. I have many fond memories of working with Jack at sobeys. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Dale Mckinnon
Ellen and Family,
So sorry for your loss,I remember Jack at the grocery store always a smile on his face.
Keep your memory s close to your heart. Thoughts and prayers to all.
Eleanor Roberts
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Uncle Jack. May God guide you through the coming days.
Eleanor and Sherman Roberts
marilyn whynot
To Ellen and families sending my condolences on your loss.
Darryl Whynot
To all of Jack’s family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking if you all.
Darryl & Lynn Whynot
Orris and Carol Anne
Ellen and family Thinking and praying for you all at this sad time.Jack was a wonderful and kind man,he is now in heaven in the arms of Jesus.
God bless and take care .
Betty an Maurice Whynott
Dear Ellen and family. So sorry for your loss he was a good friend all his life. B!essing all
Mike Comeau
So sad to hear of Uncle Jacks passing , watching the tribute video was an amazing look into his life and all the wonderful memories this family has made. I do remember a time in that Volkswagen heading to the beach so much fun.
Our deepest condolences to all the family for their loss.
Billy Joudrey
So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. He will be missed by all those who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Sandra (Thistle) Knapton
So sorry to hear of Uncle Jack’s passing. My sincere condolences
Beulah Lawrence Turnage
Ellen sorry for your loss My prayers are with you and your family
Joyce Goulden
So very sorry , Janelle, Steve and family members, for your loss. Sending love and my sincere condolences.
Will, Tina, and Austin Baker
Ellen and family we are very sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Pam and Dud
Dear Ellen and Family,we want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, as you walk through this journey ,may the God we serve be your portion.I know jack will be missed in so many ways ,as a husband ,father,
grandfather ,brother uncle,we will miss him as a brother in the Lord but we give thanks to know how much he will be rejoicing with his Lord ,the one who gave him life and life more abuntly. God bless you all ,may the peace of God comfort you all .
Shelley Mansfield
To the family: Sorry to hear of Jacks passing .. I worked with him at Sobeys for many years. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Doots
So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. So many good memories growing up hanging out around the store with all the neighbourhood kids. He treated us as equals and took us on bottle drives, built a gym, drove us to broom ball and on and on. He certainly enriched our lives growing up.
Wanda Levy
To Vicki and family I am sorry to hear about your dads passing. My sincere Condolences.
Carol & Terry Whynott
Our deepest sympathy and condolences.
Marjorie McDonald and family
Ellen and family:
Sorry to hear of Jack’s passing.
Thoughts of sympathy and condolences at this most difficult time.
Lynn Kempton-Lowe
Dear Ellen, Vickie, Valerie, Brad and extended family,
I was so sorry to read that Jack has passed away. He was a very special person to all who knew him and he will be sorely missed.
Jack was always ready to give an answer for his deep abiding faith in the Lord and we know that he is now with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, whom he loved so much.
The reassurance of knowing that we will one day see our loved ones again, gives us hope and strength to go on, along with the many memories that we treasure and hold close to our hearts.
My love and prayers are with you all at this sad time in your lives. Jack willl be remembered by those who knew him for the man of God that he was.
Sincerely,
Lynn xoxo
Vicky Schrader
So very sorry to hear of Jack’s passing . Thinking of the family at this time .
Catherine Hatt
Vicky and family:
Saddened to hear of your father passing. Remember all the great memories that you have in your heart.
Lana and Paul Bowers
So sorry to hear of jacks passing, although I didn’t know him that well, other then seeing him in his back yard waving as we passed by in the boat, I will always have that one memory of knocking on the door asking for jack……and with a big smile on his face….quote “you see him”…..and an even bigger smile when I handed him a special gift……rip jack
Vicki Conrad & Cecil Lannan
To all Jack’s Family
We are so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing.
May the specials memories you have of him, help to comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Clyde and David Whynot
Condolence to all Jack ,s family Rest in Peace Jack
Roger and Margaret Sarty
Dear Ellen’
I just read the Obituary today. Roger and I are so very sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. The two of them were great friends back in the days and we would have gone to the service had we known, to say our goodbyes. Rest in peace Jack.
Cathy McDonald
Dear Ellen, Vicki, Valerie and Bradley. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Jack contributed to our growing up in many ways. He gave me first job (outside of newspapers) so that I could take a school trip to Italy and I never forgot it. I have many fond memories with the family and playing in the neighbourhood My thoughts are with all of you.
Claudia I Royer
Ellen and family.. so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. We had some wonderful times with your family while at Liverpool and had thought about you over the years. Please convey our love and prayers for you who remain. We will all see each other again. May the Lord bless and keep you, … and give you grace and the peace that passes all understanding.
Love from Mike, Claudia, Evan and Raena.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Our condolences to Ellen and all the family. We are very sorry for your loss.
Treasure the Memories.