Riversdale, NS
August 11, 2024
Gary Winston McCabe – 76, Riversdale, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at home.
Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Arnold and Mary (Embree) McCabe.
Gary worked for Atlantic Wholesalers for 37 years and retired due to ill health. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed being in the woods, hunting and fishing.
He loved his grandchildren unconditionally and loved doing things with them. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Patricia "Pat" (MacDonald); sister, Marion (Jim) Elliott, Debert; children, John (Sonya) Gould, Kemptown; Joe (Wendy) Gould, Bible Hill; granddaughters, Alicia Gould (Chad Lumsden), Savannah Gould (Christian MacPhee), Hannah Gould (Tyler Parsons); grandson, Jonas Gould; sisters-in-law, Leona (Earl, deceased) Harvey, Belmont; Diane (Roger, deceased) Frankcour, Hamilton, Ontario; Joan (George) Kirk, Truro; brother-in-law, Derrick (Deb, deceased) Scott, Bible Hill; several nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Derrick McCabe; brothers, Wayne McCabe, Eugene McCabe.
Gary’s family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, VON and Palliative Care. Special thanks are extended to Dr. Christina Fraga at The Dixon Centre in Halifax.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Gary’s family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m., Saturday, August 17, 2024. Graveside service to follow at 3 p.m., in Bible Hill Cemetery, 41 Warren Drive, Bible Hill.
If so desired, donations in Gary’s memory to Colchester East Hants Health Centre Foundation or VON Colchester – East Hants are welcomed
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