MACLEOD, Ivor Edward "Mic"

Age 84 of Halifax, passed a way in Hospice Halifax on Monday, December 14, 2020 with daughter Leslie Ann and daughter- inlaw Sharon by his side. Born in Toronto to Evander and Mary MacLeod, Ivor joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1953, training as a Navy cook. Shortly thereafter he met a charming young Haligonian named Elizabeth "Betty" Jackson. Ivor and Elizabeth were married in 1957, raised three children and celebrated 55 loving years together before Elizabeth’s passing in 2012. As a sailor, Ivor travelled the world serving aboard several vessels including HMCS Quebec, HMCS Bonaventure, HMCS Preserver and a six-month posting to HMY Britannia in 1964. Ivor was predeceased by wife, Elizabeth; sons, Michael Ivor and Timothy Edward (all of Halifax); and sister, Sheila Graham (Richmond Hill, Ont.). He is survived by daughter, Leslie Ann ( Hal Thompson) Macleod, Halifax; daughter-in-law, Sharonmacleod (Hartlen), (Halifax); grandson, Scott (Tara Theriault) Macleod, Halifax; grandson, Benjamin Thompson, and granddaughter Madeline Thompson, at home; great-grandsons, Hunter and Lincoln Macleod, at home; and brother- in- law, Marcel Deschenes, Dartmouth. Cremation has taken place and Ivor’s ashes will be committed to the sea from a Navy vessel. A family memorial will be held at a later date. The family wishes to extend sincere gratitude to the staff of Unit 6.2, Halifax Infirmary, QEII and staff of Hospice Halifax for their care of and kindness to Ivor during the past four months. In lieu of flowers, the family would welcome donations to Hospice Halifax or to a charity of choice. An extended obituary and online condolences may be accessed at:

www.coleharbourfuneral.com