Obituary of Donald Marcus Reeves

Donald Marcus Reeves 80 Cookville, passed away at South shore Regional Hospital Sat. November 24. Born in Somerset, Kings Co. May 30, 1932, he was the son of the late Marcus Reeves and Charity Wheeler (Eisnor). He was predeceased by wife, Margaret (Hassett), brother, Lorimer Reeves and great grandchild Willow MacLean Cormier. Survived by daughters, Sandra Proctor (Bernie), Wendy MacLean (Malcolm), Carol (Pat) and Bonnie; sons, Terry and Matthew; grandchildren Jennifer and Mitchell Proctor, Erin and Courtney MacLean; great grandchildren Cashton MacLean Stark and Sparrow MacLean Cormier; several nieces and nephews and special aunt, Polly Fletcher. Donald joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1949 and served for 25 years, retiring in 1974. He attended the Agricultural College in Truro, graduating in meat cutting, working as manager of the meat department at Co-Op in Caledonia, Shamrock and Save Easy in Bridgewater. Upon his retirement from the Armed Forces Donald and family resided for 30 years in Parkdale, Lun. Co. where he perfected the art of Christmas trees, as well as fruit production, vegetables of every possible variety, pickling, smoked meats and maple syrup. Whatever he put his hand to was met with great success. He was unrivalled in ability as a trout fisherman and hunter. A celebration of his life will be held at Sweeny’s Funeral Chapel on November 29, 2-4pm, followed by a gathering of family and friends at 100 MacCulloch Rd., Cookville. Charitable donations can be made to his favorite charity, IWK Hospital for Sick Children. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.