Obituary of John W. MacLeod

MACLEOD, Rev. John Walter – 87, of Manning Residence, Windsor, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2012, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born on April 28, 1925 he was a son of the late Angus and Catherine (Lamont) MacLeod. John will be forever in the heart of his life partner Evangeline and his blessed and grateful children and their families. As a pastor, gentle and caring, John directly touched and brightened the lives of many people that he taught and supported in their hour of need.John is survived by his wife, the former J. Evangeline Rafuse; sons, David, Windsor; Mark (Gabrielle), Toronto, Ont.; Peter (Tatjana), Melbourne, Australia; grandchildren, Connor, Kieran and Jenna; sisters, Gladys Freeze, Penobsquis, N.B.; Mary (Douglas) Cameron, Woodstock, Ont.; brothers, Harold "Harry", Halifax; Kenneth (Elsie), Kinross, PEI; many nieces, nephews and cousins. John was predeceased by sisters, Isabel Furness and two sisters in infancy; brothers, Wesley, David and Ewen.Educated at Prince of Wales College, Mount Allison University, and Gordon Divinity College, Boston, John served as a minister with the United Baptist Convention for 55 years, in communities across Nova Scotia (Granville Beach, Port Royal, Port Wade, Karsdale, Victoria Beach, Port Maitland, Sandford, Beaver River, Deep Brook, Clementsport, Barton, Inglewood, Wilmot, Rossway, Centreville, and New Harbour), New Brunswick (Grangeville, Canaan, Cornhill, and Hill Grove), and PEI (Summerside and Murray River). Captain John W. MacLeod also served as a Chaplain to cadets in the Canadian Armed Forces. As Prof. MacLeod at Atlantic Baptist College (now Crandall University), John guided many future ministers. John's family and friends knew him as a superb gardener, amateur musician and piano tuner, enthusiastic traveler, lifelong sports fan (C'mon The Leafs!), tabasco sprinkler (!), and especially as an avid tinkerer.Arrangements have been entrusted to DeMont Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). The funeral service, followed by reception, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 7, in Windsor United Baptist Church, 411 King St., Windsor, Rev. Jeffrey White officiating. Burial will be at a later date. The family expresses sincere appreciation to the caring staff at Hants Community Hospital, the kind Paramedics, and Dr. Buckley. Donations in memory of John may be made to Crandall University (www.crandallu.ca) or Canadian Baptist Ministries (www.cbmin.org). Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting: www.familycare.ca