Harold Angus Hoddinott
73, North Sydney
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, brother and friend, Harold Angus Hoddinott, 73, on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013.
Born Jan. 26, 1940, in Brig Bay, Newfoundland, Angus was a son of the late Austin and Elsie (Samson) Hoddinott.
He was predeceased by his wife, Alma (Butt) Hoddinott and two sisters, Hazel Moores and Rowena Chaisson.
Angus is survived by two sons, David (Nancy) and Dean and a daughter, Elsie; five grandchildren, Cheryl (Scott), Katie, Taylor, Nicholas and Megan. Also by five sisters, Alfreda Rogers, Helen Sharpe, Juanita (Harrison) Gibbons, Ivy (Gerry) Burry, Ruby (Bob) Constantine; his special companion, Glenis Johnston and several nieces and nephews.
Angus was a past member of Royal Albert Masonic Lodge 19, past thrice Puissant Grand Master of Cape Breton Lodge of Perfection, Past Most Wise Sovereign of Isle Royal Chapter of Rose Croix.
He was also past president of the Cape Breton Shrine Club, past patron of Munroe Chapter O. E. S., past District Deputy Grand Master of Cape Breton Centre District, past Impressario and a member of the Nova Scotia Court No. 155 R.O.J.. Angus was also a member of the Nova Scotia Sovereign Consistory, the Philae Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. and Royal Order of Scotland.
Angus was an active member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, he enjoyed his time camping, fishing, hunting and square dancing.
His favourite time was spent with his grandchildren.
Special thanks to the palliative-care unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital and the VON nursing service, we are forever grateful for your constant support.
There will be no visitation by request.
A funeral service for Angus will be held 3 p.m., Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church with Rev. Carl Fraser officiating. Burial will take place at Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney.
Memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Sick Children or St. John the Baptist Anglican Church.
Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com.