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James Harold MacFarlane

• Father: Harold Joseph MacFarlane^1,2 b. 15 Aug 1927, d. 2 Apr 2007
• Mother: Margaret Ann MacDonald² b. 27 Aug 1929

• Relationships: 4th great-grandson of Dougald MacFarlane, 4th great-grandson of Margaret MacDonell, 1st cousin 1 time removed of Donald James MacFarlane
• Charts: Descendants of Hugh Gillis & (?) MacEachern, Descendants of Ronald MacDonnell & Ann MacLellan

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• Birth*: James was born on 7 December 1964 in SW Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.²
• Residence*: He lived on 2 April 2007 in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada.¹
• Death*: He died on 9 August 2021 in Upper Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 56.
• Obituary: His obituary reads:
  
  I t is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Harold "Jim"
  MacFarlane, 56, in Upper Margaree on August 9, 2021, surrounded by the love and
  support of his family. This past year he bravely fought a battle with cancer. Jim was
  born December 7, 1964, to Harold and Margaret Ann MacFarlane of Upper
  Margaree. He worked as a Heavy-Duty Mechanic for over 30 years. He was very well
  respected for his vast knowledge of the trade. He started at Atlantic Cat in Halifax,
  married and lived in Enfield then moved to Fort McMurray in 2005. There, he worked at
  many locations and started his own company, MacFarlane Mechanical. He met many
  colleagues over the years who became lifelong friends. In 2014, he returned to his belovedfamily farm. He continued to work and fi nished his career at Zutphen Contractors. He wasa hard-working, strong, common sense kind of man. A loving husband, father, brother anduncle. A true handyman, who was always willing to help his family, friends, and neighbors.If you had a problem, you called Jim. He was a proud MacFarlane who loved his home onthe “Hill”, which he so lovingly cared for. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Susan(MacNeil); his son, Colin; brother, Frank (Leann- deceased); sisters, Alice (Farlane) Gillis,Sara (Rick), Maureen (Alfred) MacIver, Sharon (Patrick); brothers-in-law, Michael AMacNeil, Bill MacNeil; sister-in-law, Mabel (Johnie) MacFarlane; and many loved nieces,nephews, and cousins. He is also survived by his uncle, Jim (Shirley) MacFarlane; and aunt,Sr. Mary MacFarlane. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Mark; andsister, Patricia. We would like to extend special thanks to the Oncology nurses at theInverness Hospital, Dr. Saliba, and the amazing Palliative Care Team led by Dr. Ritter. Weare truly thankful to the wonderful care provided by the MacFarlane family, especially hisniece Heather; sisters, Sharon and Maureen; and sister-in-law, Mabel. Cremation hastaken place. A wake will be held on Sunday, August 15th in Lake Ainslie Fire Hall, Scotsvillefrom 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be for family and invited guests only (due to Covid-19 restrictions). It will take place in St. Joseph’s Church, Southwest Margaree on MondayAugust 16th at 11:00 a.m. with Father Silvichan Dominic offi ciating. Burial to follow in the Parish Cemetery.²
• Burial*: He was buried on 16 August 2021 in St. Joseph's Church Cemetery, SW Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.²