15 Aug 1992
Funeral services for the late Hugh A. MacEachern, 79, R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home and Guest House, formerly of Afton, took place August 17 in St. Peter’s Church, Tracadie, with Rev. Kyte Gillis officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were Reg Connors, Dan Connors, John Connors, Greg MacEachern, Buddy Boyle and Francis Boyle. Donnie Campbell did the readings. St. Peter’s parish choir provided the music for the funeral liturgy. Mr. MacEachern died in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital on August 15. Born in Ballantynes Cove, he was the son of the late James F. and Mary Christina (MacDonald) MacEachern. He served with CAF during the Second World War. An avid worker, he was employed as a truck driver; farmer and construction foreman. He was a pioneer in the cooperative movement and actively involved in his community. A sports fan, he enjoyed softball and hockey. He was also an enthusiastic gardener. He is survived by seven daughters, Ona Bjornson, Maryvale; Ellie (Mrs. Colin) MacFarlane, Antigonish; Frances (Mrs. Phonsie) MacEachern, Port Hood; Dr. Claire (Mrs. Tom) Kane, Ottawa; Anne (Mrs. Abe) Croft, Falmouth; Norma (Mrs. George) Burton, Maryvale; Alice (Mrs. Morley) Stall, Calgary; two sons, Hugh G., Ottawa; Robbie. Afton; one sister Mary Margaret, Cape George; two brothers, Cyril, Kentville; Austin, Sherbrooke; 11 grandchildren; two great grandsons. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Alice McKeough; one daughter Aileen; two brothers, James Morrison, Augus; one sister, Flora; two grand daughters.