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Obituary of John Haldane Bourgeois, Glace Bay
John Haldane ‘Hallie’ Bourgeois
It is with great sadness that we, announce the passing of our beloved father, husband and brother, John Haldane ‘Hallie’ Bourgeois, who passed away on Sunday, May 13th, 2018, age 77, at
Born in
Hallie was gifted with many talents. He could put his hand to anything and be exceptional as proven by his skill as a barber, pipefitter, small engine mechanic and painter.
He followed in his father’s footsteps for several years, in the barbering profession.
Hallie had a strong faith of the Roman Catholic Religion. He loved taking long rides in
Hallie will be sadly missed by many friends and family.
Hallie is survived by his three daughters, Colleen Barro (
He adored his three grandchildren,
Besides his parents, Hallie was predeceased by his wife, Rose Bourgeois (Brown); brothers, Earl, George, Merlin, Charles and Alonzo; sisters, Eloise (Bourgeois) Colson, Edeline Bourgeois. Irene (Bourgeois)
Cremation has taken under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home,
A Funeral Mass will be held in St Anne Church,
Family would like to extend a special thanks to the wonderful nursing staff at the Hants Community Hospital for the exceptional nursing care given to our father during his illness
Donations may be made to the Glace Bay Food Bank and to St. Vincent de Paul Society
On line condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca