John Joseph ‘Jos’ MacPhee

87, Sydney

His son Larry said it all; “My dad passed away last night, Nov. 20, 2013, at age 87. He enlisted in the army at age 18 and served in Belgium during the Second World War with the North Shore Regiment. He only had Grade 8, but was one of the hardest workers I’ve ever known and was a vigorous and active person well into old age.”

Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late James and Annie (MacArthur) MacPhee.

He is survived by his buddy, wife Ollie (O’Keefe) of 62 years; his sons, Paul and Larry (Alice) and five grandchildren, Michael, Julia, Carson, Thomas, Gregory and his mother Patricia. Also his brothers, Donnie, Tommy and Jim; his sisters, Rita Potter and Kathleen Simpson.

He was predeceased by sisters Jean, Margaret, Elizabeth and Anne.

He belonged to Branch 12 Legion, Sydney. He worked throughout Cape Breton in auto parts sales and was at one time, part owner of Sydney Auto Parts. He was also employed for several years at CNR. At an early age he played hockey as a goalie and later coached the St. Theresa’s parish hockey team. He was very active in St. Theresa’s parish, serving as a Eucharistic minister and a senior altar server.

Special thanks to the professional and loving care shown to ‘Josie’ during his 10 months stay at Taigh Na Mara by the staff and Dr. MacCormick, to Dr. J. Wawrzyszyn, his family doctor for 28 years and to Sister Maria Lawrence, CSM.

Visitation for the late Mr. MacPhee will take place at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel on Sunday, Nov. 24, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa’s Church with Rev. Jim Oliver officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.

Donations in memory of ‘ Jos’ may be made to the Taigh Na Mara, Veterans – Glace Bay.

Online condolences may be placed by visiting www.twcurry.com.