12 Nov 2016 John Anthony Wallace
Wallace, John Anthony, age 71 of Malignant Cove, Antigonish County passed away suddenly at home on November 12, 2016. John Anthony, baby brother to Mary, Sally and Geraldine “Gippy”, arrived at the family home of John and Ruth Wallace, Malignant Cove, during a thunderstorm on August 2, 1945. As sudden as a flash of lightning and as fast as a passing squall his varied life’s experiences ended on November 12, 2016 a stone’s throw from the place of his birth. John Anthony enjoyed his life to the fullest, expressed on many occasions with an offering of jokes from his archive. He faced his hurdles head on and was always ready to lend a helping hand where needed. Schooled in the experience of hard work, he grew to be a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend, a consummate tease and tormentor. He loved his dog Cinder and had a certain passion for his vehicles and heavy machinery. John Anthony began his work life with Colin R. Construction, continuing on with R. Cameron. N.S. Dept of Highways, Brenco Construction and Alva Construction, as well as being an accomplished lobster fisherman. He really loved his times hunting, playing cards and the unexpected road trips with his buddies. John Anthony will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 45 years, Patsy (heffernan), sons: Tony and Jeffrey (Kelly); daughter Tanya (Doug) and his beloved grandchildren Morgan (Tom), Sarah and Ryan. He is also survived by sisters: Mary (A.D.) MacLellan, Sally MacKeay and Geraldine “Gippy” Heffernan; in laws: Kay (Silivo), Frank (Minnie), Marion (joe), Bernie (Brenda), Elaine; Special nephew, Mark Heffernan, and many other nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by father in law, John Dan Heffernan, mother in law, Margaret (Girlie) Heffernan; brothers in law: Johnny, Leo, Roddie, Donnie, Carmen and Cecil MacKay. Funeral Mass will be held in St. Margaret of Scotland Church, Arisaig. Burial at a later date.