He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marlene (nee Burt); daughters Yolanda (Keith) Hermack and Tracy (Perry) MacNeil; six grandchildren, Samantha, Brandon (Daniella), Ryan, Zachary, Deliah and Linaya; siblings Anna (Jerry) MacNeil, Keith (Margaret) Miles and Gwenda & Lenny Peck.
Dad was predeceased by his parents Muriel (Moo) and Bill Small.
Over the years, he worked as a coal miner for Devco, a bus driver for The Glace Bay Bus Company and was a soldier for the Canadian Armed Forces serving in the Black Watch and overseas in Cyprus.
Many thanks to all the staff at Taigh Na Mara, Waterford Heights and Glace Bay General Hospital who had cared in any way for Dad. Your kindness and compassion will not be forgotten.
Funeral service is being held this Friday January 8,2021 at 1pm in St. Mary's Church, in following COVID rules we ask that you please call St Mary’s Church at 902-849-4747 to reserve a seat and let them know how many people are in your bubble for seating arrangements, please leave a message with a return phone number. Graveside service is to be held in the Spring.
Online condolences can be sent to www.pattenfuneral.com
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