Sydney
We, the family of Parker MacLeod, regret to announce his peaceful passing on Monday, March 14, 2022, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney at the age of 89.
Born on February 16, 1933, in Sydney, Parker was the son of the late Roderick and Sarah Catherine (MacInnis) MacLeod.
Parker started working at the Steel Plant at the age of 17 and worked there until he retired at the age of 55. In between layoffs, he drove a taxi in Sydney and as well, would go to Toronto to work at the CN Station to provide for his family. Parker was kind and generous to his children and was always there to help others in their time of need. We loved to listen to his stories over the years and many laughs were had. The family loved when he spoke to them in Gaelic.
Parker loved to travel with his wife, Snooks, back and forth across Canada from Newfoundland to British Columbia. Late in life, when he retired, he enjoyed going to listen to fiddle music in North Sydney and later on in Little Bras d’Or.
Parker is survived by his daughter, Vivian; sons, James, Donnie and Vince; grandchildren, Jacob (Melissa), Daniel, Parker (Holly), Sarah Jean (Henry), Peter, Anna, Megan (Michi), Jessie, DJ (Rachel) and Grace; great-grandchildren, Hailey and Hunter Orkish; sister, Marion MacLeod; sister-in-law, Audrey Matheson; daughters-in-law, Marguerite MacLeod and Deborah MacLeod and sons-in law, Joe Orkish and Jim Chisholm.
Besides his parents, Parker was predeceased by his wife, Beverley ‘Snooks’ (Richey) MacLeod in 2008; son, Eddy, 2021; sister, Mary Effie Lund, 2003; brothers-in-law, Billy Lund, 1992 and Roy MacLeod, 1991; daughters-in-law, Elizabeth ‘Liz’ MacLeod, 2018 and Christiane Cempirek, 2014.
Visitation and funeral service to celebrate the life of Parker MacLeod will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Monday, March 21, 2022. A gathering of family and friends will take place from noon to 1 p.m. with the private family funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Interment will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney at a later date.
Covid protocols will be practiced at the service.
Donations in memory of Parker may be made to Cape Breton Cancer Centre.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Sincere sympathies to the family of Parker MacLeod, please know our thoughts are with you at this time,
From: Keats & Brenda Biron
Vivian and family so sorry for the loss of your Dad ,thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From: Gerald and Karen Pino
To the family of the late Edward Parker Macleod. Our sincere condolences to the family .Condolences going to Son James who looked after his Mom and Dad before their passing. You all will have the memories to remember them.
From: Barbara j Chiasson
To my Cape Breton Cousins,
So sorry to learn of the loss to your family.
I remember visiting Parker and Snooks as a kid with my parents, Herb and Marge MacLeod. Your parents were gracious hosts and always made us a great tea.I remember his visits to Boston to attend hockey games as if he wasn’t staying with Aunt Margaret he would stay with my parents.
May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Audrey Macleod Pfeiffer
Vivian, James Parker, Donnie and families, so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I remember him fondly from days I spent at your home when hanging out with Vivian. Sincere condolences to you all! RIP Parker!
Vivian and all your family . We are sad to hear about your Dad’s passing. Keep him in your hearts and cherish your memories of him. Sue and Ray
To the Family of the late Edward Parker MacLeod our condolence’s to your family .I am sending special condolences to Parker’s son James who lived with his Mom and Dad and spent a lot of his life looking after them both .I am sure he will miss them but I am sure you all will have great memories of your lives with your parents to remember.I know if my Dad and your Dad meet up in heaven there will be lots more stories to be told .Peace be with you Parker.
Barbara Chiasson (Miller)
To the Family of the late Edward Parker Macleod I would like to express my sincere condolences. Parker was best man at our wedding and friend through all these years with our family. Thoughts are with your family at this time of loss.
James so sorry to hear about your father’s passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Rest In Peace Daniel and Carolyn Deleskie
So sorry to hear of uncle Parkers passing…keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
Vivian and the MacLeod families, sincere sympathy on your great loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.Parker was always very friendly and kind man. May his soul Rest In Peace.
Dear Vivian, Vince, Donnie and James…So sorry to hear that Parker passed away. Please know that you are in our thoughts at this sad time for you and your families.
Love Mike and Sharon
Worked with Parker in the Big Billet Yard at Sysco back in the 70’s. Admired and respected by all who knew him, may he Rest in Peace.
Dear Vivian, Vince, Donnie and James. My sincere condolences on the passing of your father
Vivian, Vince, Donnie, and James,
Our heart aches for all of you as you grieve the loss of your dad. Wish we could be there with you. We are holding you all in our prayers.
Marion, we are saddened to hear of Parker’s passing, our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Donna and Harry Pitcher
Vivian, James, Vince & Donnie
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with the loss and absence of your father. You father was a wonderful person and I will cherish the memories I have of him.
Our sincere condolences. Dan & Chris MacLeod
Most sincere condolences Vivian and family.
Dear Vivian & Family: So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you at this time. Sincere condolences.
Vivian and family
I just learned of the passing of your dad, my heart breaks for you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love Coleen & Jack
So sorry to hear of your passing. You have left an indelible mark on Earth. Rest in Peace.