Hugh McAvoy

Obituary of Hugh Allen McAvoy

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McAvoy, Hugh Allen-94, Sheet Harbour died Sunday July 14, 2024 in Harbourview Lodge, Sheet Harbour. Born in Sheet Harbour December 18, 1929 he was a son of the late Guy & Annie (Currie) McAvoy. Hughie was a mechanic all his working life, first employed at both the Fina & Esso Garage’s in Sheet Harbour. Retiring as shop foreman at the school bus garage in Sheet Harbour. He was very active in the Knights of Columbus, Sheet Harbour Lions Club, Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 58. Hughie was an avid fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Blue Jays. He enjoyed spending time at the cottage in Beaver Dam with family and friends, he also enjoyed hunting. Survived by son Paul (Cathy), grandchildren; Adena (Ryan), Todd (Amanda), great grandchildren; Jayce, Adelyn and Owen. Predeceased by wife Muriel (Lowe), brother Arthur, sisters; Margaret (Donald) Hirtle and Vera in infancy. Visitation will be held Tuesday July 16 from 7-9 with prayers at 7:30 in DS Crowell & Son Funeral Home, 22558 Highway 7, Sheet Harbour. Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday July 17 at 2pm in St. Peters Roman Catholic Church, Sheet Harbour. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Family flowers only, donations may be made in Hugh’s memory to Harbourview Lodge, Sheet Harbour. The family would like to thank the staff at Harbourview Lodge for their compassion and kindness shown to Hughie and the family. We would also like to thank DS Crowell & Son Funeral Home and Archbishop Martin Currie. Online condolences may be directed to www.crowellsfuneralhome.ca
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Tuesday
16
July

Visitation

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
DS Crowell & Son Funeral Home
22558 Highway 7
Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada
902-885-2411
Prayers at 7:30
Wednesday
17
July

Mass of Christian Burial

2:00 pm
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
St. Peters Roman Catholic Church
43 St. Peters Loop
Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada
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