Ben Eoin/Whitney Pier
It is with heavy hearts that we, the family announce the sudden passing of Darren MacLeod, 53, on Friday, September 2, 2022, in Ben Eoin.
Born September 9, 1968, in Sydney, Darren was the son of Graham and the late Evie (MacDonald) MacLeod.
Darren is survived by sons, DJ Butler (Hannah) and Christopher Butler (Robyn); brothers, Todd (Carolyn) and Scott (Denise); his three beautiful grandchildren whom he adored, Evelyn, Max and Luke and another baby girl on the way; niece, Christine Phalen; nephews, Michael and Connor MacLeod and the mother of his sons, Brenda Butler.
Besides his mother, Darren was predeceased by grandparents, Andrew and Nora (Burke) MacDonald and Lewis and Jenny MacLeod; special aunt and godmother, Teresa MacDonald and nephew, Dillon MacLeod.
Darren was a welder by trade, but his passion was being a mechanic fixing up cars and trucks. He passed this love on to his boys, where his memory will live on with every turn of a wrench. He lived a simple life on his terms and enjoyed his little piece of heaven in Ben Eoin. Darren always had a story to tell and the biggest smile while telling them. Thank you to his best buddies who kept in touch with him over the years, Roger and Gary Copan, Howie Young and Johnie Philips.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Darren MacLeod will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Saturday, September 17, 2022. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 4 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Interment will take place in Hillcrest Cemetery, South Bar immediately following the service.
Donations in memory of Darren may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
DJ and Christopher so sad and sorry to hear the loss of your Dad as well to the MacLeod family Our though and prayers are with you all
From: Gerald and Karen Pino
Graham,Todd,Scott and families
Glenda and I are so sorry to hear about Darren. We are headed to Halifax on Friday so we will not be able to attend the service. Our thoughts will be with you.
From: Paul and Glenda
Dear Graham and family, our deepest Condolences to all of you at this terribly sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The McPhee family.
Todd & Carolyn,
Sorry for your family’s loss. Thinking of you.
Condolences going out to Darren’s family on this sad loss. May your good memories bring you comfort in the sad days ahead. Darren I will always remember your visits to my place, your smile and your kindness to me. RIP my friend. 😥
Very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May Angels lead you in.❤
My deepest condolences to the families of Darren. May soul Rest In Peace.
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Darren’s passing. To all his family, especially sons DJ and Chris, we send our most sincere condolences and wish you the best during this extremely difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our deepest condolences to Graham and all Darren’s family. Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
May God comfort you all at this sad time.
Our deepest condolences, to Darren’s family ! Rest In Peace.
Derrick&Norma Murphy
Please pass on our condolences to the family on the passing of Darren. He was always friendly and had a big smile when we talked. Sorry for your loss.
Our deepest condolences to all of you. Too young
RIP Darren
Very sorry to hear of Darren’s passing. A childhood friend from the old neighbourhood. R.I.P. Bro. My sincere condolences to Graham and all of Darren’s Family…
Condolences to all Darren’s family and friends. I will never forget the laughs we shared over the years. Gone but never forgotten buddy.
Graham, Todd, Scott, DJ, and Chris and families. My deepest condolences to you all for the loss of Darren. We know Evie was there to meet him with open arms!! May he Rest In Peace!!
Sending out Heartfelt Condolences to DJ and Christopher Butler & Family, MacLeod Family and all of Darren’s Family and Friends. We will keep You All in our Prayers during this very difficult Time.
Condolences to the family
Todd, Carolyn and Macleod family. So very sorry to hear of Darren’s passing
Sending thoughts and prayers to you all, at this difficult time , may he RIP
Deepest condolences to all the family. So sorry for your loss. Darren was a good friend of mine since grade six at Whitney Pier elementary. He remained that way always. He never changed for anybody. You will be truly missed buddy I appreciated everytime I was home you always went out your to visit me. Until we meet again Darren fly high with the Angel’s.
Graham , Todd ,Scott and families .
So sorry to hear of Darren’s passing our thoughts and prayers will b with you all during this sad time for you .
Peter Gillis, Rebecca Aucoin
My thoughts and most sincere sympathies are extended to all family members and friends. A great guy. Fly high buddy.
We are very sorry for your loss. He was a great Manse Street neighbour.
My sincere sympathy Graham to you and your family. I wasn’t able to attend the service because of a death in my family..
Our deepest sympathy to Graham and family, so very sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you at this truly difficult time.
So sorry DJ and Christopher for the loss of your father.
My Deepest Condolences. Lots of good times with Darren
my deepest condolences to the family fly high cousin xx
Our condolences to Scott & Denise MacLeod & family on the passing of your brother Darren. May he R.I.P Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you all. God Bless You!
Our condolences to the MacLeod- Butler families.So sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Graham, Todd, Scott, and families. My deepest condolences on Darren’s passing. I am glad Dad and I got to visit with him a few years ago. We were pretty close as youngsters, and I recall those great memories on our trips to Cape Breton. Thinking of you all during this sad time. May he Rest in Peace.
Graham, Dj , Chris and family. Our sincere condolences on the loss of Darren. Darren was a childhood friend and neighbour. He was always so proud of both boys all they have accomplished this far. And was a proud grandpa. May he Rest In Peace . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to the family of Darren. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
My deepest condolences to the family. May he RIP.
Graham and family: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I will be away this week but do send our thoughts and prays to Darrin & your family.
Gen., Steven, Adam MacLeod
My heart goes out to the MacLeod Family in there time of sorrow. I will never forget Darren’s bigger than life smile.
Graham, Scott, Todd, and families, I am so sorry for your loss. I have many nice memories of Darren looking out for me in the neighborhood as a child, like a big brother. He never failed to have a funny comment or a smile whenever he saw his extended family across the street. May he rest in peace.
To the Macleod and Butler family my deepest condolences so sorry for your loss
So sorry to hear of Darren’s passing. Prayers of strength are being offered to all of Darren’s loved ones. 💞
condolences going out to the entire MacLeod family at this most difficult time.
Christopher and Family: Sending sincerest condolences during this most difficult time. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
MacLeod Family, so sorry to hear of Darren’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jackie,Victoria and Bruce Matthews.
Dear Uncle Graham, Todd, Scott, DJ and Christopher,
Thinking of all of you at this sad time. Many happy memories of Darren when we were young. May Darren Rest In Peace. So very sorry for your loss.
Graham, Todd, Scott and families, I was saddened to hear of Darren’s passing. I have many fond memories of the old neighbourhood and Darren was certainly one of them. I would be with you today but I am out of province. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace old friend.
Dear Uncle Graham, Todd & Scott and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Darren’s passing – so young at just 53 – please accept my sincerest condolences- may he Rest In Peace.
Graham so sorry to hear of your sons passing Deepest condolences to you and your family
Bobby & April