Obituary of Alexander MacLennan

MacLennan, Alexander “Sandy”

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sandy who passed peacefully at home, in Windsor, surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the age of 88. Sandy was born in Little Narrows, on December 14, 1936, he was the youngest son of the late Alexander “Alex” and Lena (Hadley) MacLennan.

In his early years Sandy worked on the Little Narrows Ferry before moving to Sydney where he attended trade school for welding, which led to a long career working as a welder for Sydney Steel Corp. Dad had a willingness to lend a hand to anyone in need. Time and time again you would catch him sprawled out on the ground, a welding torch in hand pouring his heart and soul into fixing something for family or friends. Although he could not read music he possessed an extraordinary gift where he could play any instrument he put in his hands, with piano and guitar being two of his favorites. He was a proud 55 year member of the Masonic Lodge. Dad was a man of unwavering faith whose heart overflowed with integrity with a profound sense of right and wrong.

Sandy leaves behind his devoted and cherished wife, Virginia Pearl (MacPhail) , who stood by his side for an incredible 59 years, sharing a lifelong journey filled with love and unwavering companionship; his daughter, Sherri (Allister) MacLellan; son, Scott (Angela); grandchildren, Coady and Kayleigh and their mother, Cindy Morrison; step-grandchildren, Conner and Miley and members of the MacPhail family; sisters, Ethel (late Steve) and Eileen (late Walter); sister-in-law, Edna MacLennan. Sandy also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews and extended family members.

Besides his parents, Sandy was predeceased by his brothers, Kenny (Anne), Gordon and Jackie (Margie); sisters, Margie Nymark (Herbie) and Anne MacAulay (Murdock); father and mother-in-law, Lewis and Ella MacPhail.

The family would like to thank Dr. Crystal Todd, Kentville, Dr. Paul Murphy, Sydney, Rev. Calvin Burt, New Minas, Rev. Dr. Ken MacLeod, Cape Breton, Rev. Bob Lyle, who provided Sandy with excellent care and friendship over the years.

Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to DeMont Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317) and funeral arrangements to Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, 12 Main St., Whycocomagh (902-756-8446). In honoring Sandy's wishes, cremation has taken place. A visitation will be held Friday, April 18, 2:30 - 4:00 and 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., with a Masonic Service to be held at 7:00 p.m., in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, 12 Main St., Whycocomagh. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 19 at 11:00 a.m., in the Little Narrows Presbyterian Church, Little Narrows Ferry Road with Rev. Lydia MacKinnon officiating. Interment will follow in the Little Narrows Presbyterian Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Sandy may be made to Little Narrows Cemetery Fund, c/o John Angus Matheson, 238 Little Narrows Road, Little Narrows, NS B0E 1T0 or a charity of your choice. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting: www.demontfamilyfuneralhome.ca.