MacDONALD, F. David Baddeck / Sydney

It is with extreme sadness, the family wishes to announce the passing of F. David ‘Dave’ MacDonald on Thursday May 7, 2020 after a sudden illness, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. He was the son of the late Frederick ‘Freddy’ and Louise (Jones) MacDonald. Born and raised in Baddeck, David was a Certified Red Seal Electrician, certified for Industrial/Commercial and Residential and was certified to work Inter Provincially. In his early years, Dave worked along sided his father (who was also an Electrician) in the family business. A proud member of IBEW Local 1852, David spent many years working on major construction projects on and off Cape Breton Island. He spent a number of years working for Syncrude in Alberta. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Walker’s Electrical Construction & Maintenance in Creignish. Known to many, including his union brothers, as ‘Baddeck Dave’ he enjoyed being a part of the Baddeck community and he loved working on many projects in his community and was always there to lend a hand to those in need. A lover of dogs, he spent many years of enjoyment with his Apricot Poodles. A gifted musician, David loved to entertain his friends and family with his cherished guitars and extensive music collection. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of many years, Shauna MacLean, who loved, cherished and adored him beyond words. He will also be missed by their ‘poodle fur baby’, Brandy Alexander. David is survived by his sister, Emily ‘Emmy Lou’ MacDonald, Halifax; his niece, Julie (San), Edmonton and their son Sanjay; his nephew, Robbie Morrison, Halifax. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Rob and Heather Maclean, Sydney River, along with nephews, Nathan and James, Sydney River; niece, Sydney, Moncton. He was predeceased by his loving Aunt Billie, and his Uncle Gordon MacDonald. Cremation under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel has taken place. A public service will take place at Knox Presbyterian Church in Baddeck once the COVID 19 restrictions are lifted. A private burial to take place Saint Andrews Cemetery in Baddeck following the service. The family gratefully acknowledges the care provided to David by Dr. Carlyle Chow and most recently Dr. Jamie Tribo. David, although not with us, would like you all to raise a glass of scotch and say a toast to life. “Never leave a kind or loving word unspoken, I am always with you.” Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.com.