McCARRON, Terrance ‘Terry’ Matthew

Sydney

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family of Terry McCarron announce his passing on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 22, 1938, in Sydney, Terry was the son of the late John and Christina (Packer) McCarron. Terry is survived by his wife for 56 years, Clara (Moore); daughter, Brenda (Kevin) Newcombe, Falmouth; sons, Kelly (Deanna), Yarmouth, Kurt (Lynne), Coxheath, and grandchildren, Matthew, Alyse, Jordan, Breagh, Dillon, Brody, Andrew, Coby and Brianna. Terry is also survived by his sisters, Christina (late Bernie) Galloway, Sheila Tynski, Colleen (Jim) Tanner and sister-in-law, Jeanette McCarron.

Besides his parents, Terry was predeceased by his brothers, Jim (Laurie), Roddie, Frank and sisters, Catherine (Tony) Kolanko and Viola (Frank) Nemeth.

Terry was a retired electrician and member of IBEW Local 1852. He loved sports, especially hockey; playing & coaching and he was the biggest fan of his children and grandchildren. He loved his summer home in Big Pond and was an avid hunter. Terry will be remembered by his family and friends for his great story telling and his tremendous sense of humour.

Terry was fortunate to have a close extended family including his in-laws, Terry (Mary), Brian (Catherine), Kenny (Diane) and Keith Moore, Colleen (Mike) MacPherson, Carol (Lincoln) MacPhee, Trish (Frank) Balmas and many cousins, nieces and nephews from both sides of the family. Ever present and not to be forgotten were his in-laws and very best friends, Michael (Mick) and Cecelia (MacDonald) Moore.

On behalf of the family, we wish to sincerely thank all our family, friends and medical staff for their love and support given during Terry’s time of need.

Visitation to celebrate the life of Terry McCarron will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) today (Tuesday, Aug. 28) from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Holy Redeemer Church on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, at 10 a.m. with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Committal prayers will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home with light refreshments to follow in the reception area.

Donations in memory of the late Terry McCarron may be made to United Way Cape Breton.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com.