Antigonish, NS June 8, 2024
Hugh Allan MacLeod, of Jimtown, Antigonish County, Nova Scotia, and formerly of Truro, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024 at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish, two days shy of his 81st birthday,
Born in Glace Bay, he was the eldest son of the late Dr. Lloyd MacLeod and Marjorie Edwards MacLeod. He was also predeceased by his younger brother, Cameron MacLeod who died in a tragic airplane crash in 1974.
He fought Parkinson disease long and hard, which should come as no surprise because he loved life as much as he loved people. He wanted to hear your stories, whether you were a son, a neighbour or a random stranger, and he had more than a few of his own to share. He would tell you about getting all four wheels of a Ford Bronco airborne. And he would tell you tales about spring canoeing with his friends in Kejimakujik and the series of events that would precipitate the various wounds he’d return home with at the end of the canoe trip – like a split nose that was stitched onsite with a darning needle.
Hugh would tell you about ‘Little Joe’, the horse of his childhood in Liverpool, or his beloved dog, Kadziat – animals, children, dancing until the band called it a night, and laughing big; winter-skiing and water-skiing with the boys and his long-time friend, Roger. In the summer, he was the first to dive into the cold spring ocean waters. He was also a gifted pianist. Hugh loved it all.
Hugh attended Mount Allison University and St. Francis Xavier University, earning a BA in sociology. In 1970 he moved to Halifax where he worked for a year as a crew member on the sailing vessel, Bluenose II. After working as a manager of Sherman Hines’ photofinishing plant, Hugh went out on his own and established a photoshop, Quick Photo, in Truro, which he operated for thirty years.
He wasn’t long retired before he was back to work, driving a school bus, a job that filled his days with bright young faces and stories to tell for decades. Hugh served as Group Committee Chairman at First United Church in Truro and volunteered for numerous business and community groups.
Hugh is survived by his cherished wife Marilyn "Lyn" (MacIntosh) of 52 years; sons, Cameron (Magnhild Nordal), and their daughter, Una, Bergin, Norway; and Brenton, Antigonish; and sisters, Joanne (Carl) Holm and Shelley MacLeod. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Diane (Harold) Henriksen, Andrea (late John) Holland, and Carol MacIntosh (Norm Loosen), whom he considered his best friends; as well as many nephews and nieces and their families.
Cremation has taken place, and funeral service will be held on 10 July at 11:00am at St. James United Church, Antigonish. A celebration of life will be held in Liverpool, N.S., at a later date.
The family thanks the hospital staff at St. Martha’s and the patient support staff who sat with Hugh day and night for the past 10 months. A special thanks to Noble who could make Hugh laugh, even in his final days.
Hugh’s smiling eyes and booming laugh will never be forgotten by the many who were fortunate to have known him. We miss you Hughie – hold a spot on the dance floor for us!
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. James United Church, Antigonish, or a charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com
