13 May 1948
John R. MacLellan. At St. Martha’s Hospital, May 13th, John R. MacLellan was called home to his eternal Father at the early age of 22. He was son of Mr. and Mrs. John George MacLellan, Big Marsh, Antigonish Co. While attending St. F.X.University he became ill and suffered over a year with resignation to the will of God. Besides his sorrowing parents he leaves to mourn their loss seven sisters and six brothers, who were all around him before he died: Alex James, Ontario; Walter, Vancouver; Roddie and Billy, Antigonish; Eddie and Chisholm at home; Mary A., Mrs. Fred Boyd, Morristown; Catherine Sr. George Aidan, Toronto; Sally on the Goodman staff, Antigonish; Florence, Cashier at Golden Glow, Antigonish; Gertrude, teacher at Cape George Point, Georgina and Betty at home. His mortal remains were laid to rest Sunday afternoon in St. Mary’s cemetery, Maryvale.