James W. MacAloney
1923 - 2009
MACALONEY, James W. – It is with great sorrow the MacAloney family announces the passing of their husband, father and grandfather, James W. MacAloney at home in Five Islands on Monday, December 28, 2009. Born in Five Islands in 1923, he was the son of the late Grace (MacAloney) Crawford and stepson of the late Frank Crawford. He was employed at Enheat Ltd. (now IMP Aerospace), Amherst for over 30 years. During his earlier years, he and his brother Hal operated a lumbering business with a portable sawmill working in Cumberland and Colchester Counties. He was a lifetime member of Peniel United Church where he was an Elder of the church, member of the choir, the Cobequid Male Choir, and was Superintendent of the Sunday School. James was treasurer of the Five Islands Cemetery Company and a founding member of the Five Islands Volunteer Fire Department, Glooscap Festival and the Athletic Association. As a member of the Corinthian Lodge No. 63, Great Village, for over 60 years, he served as Master, Deputy Grand Master and Secretary for 25 years. In 2007 he received his 60 year jewel. He will be remembered by all of his friends and family as a great gardener, visitor and lover of politics. He was an avid baseball fan and attended many ball games including the Blue Jays World Series with his brothers, Hal and Purdy. One of his greatest joys was taking his family on their annual summer camping trip. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth (Corbett); daughters, Nancy MacAloney (Chris Melvin), East River; Betty Doyle (Paul), Lower Sackville; Margaret Davis (Lou), Truro; a son, Peter (Linda), Toronto; grandchildren, Jason and Mathew Davis; Patrick and Maghan Doyle; James, Liam and Spencer MacAloney; a brother, H. Purdy Crawford (Beatrice), Toronto; sister-in-law, Katrina MacAloney, Bedford; many nieces, nephews and in-laws. He was predeceased by his brother, Haliburton. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday [December 30, 2009] at Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro, where a Masonic service will take place 7 p.m. Wednesday. A celebration of James life will be held 2 p.m. Thursday [December 31, 2009] at Peniel United Church, Five Islands, Rev. Florence Antle-Brison officiating. Burial in the Five Islands Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Peniel United Church or to a charity of choice.
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