Middle River
It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Alexander Daniel MacRae on Saturday, January 29, 2022.
Born February 16, 1942, in Middle River, Alexander was the son of the late Malcolm and Mary MacRae.
Alexander spent his life in Middle River and raised his family with his loving wife, Jessie (Munro) MacRae, who he is survived by, along with his daughters, Delina Mary (Kevin), Sandra, and Christine (Carl); and the love of his life, ‘Chickadee’, granddaughter, Danielle (Daniel). He is also survived by his sisters, Florence Fitzgerald, Evelyn Etheridge, Milly (Robert) MacLellan, and brother Malcolm (Gail) MacRae; brother-in-law, Gordie Ellis; sister-in-law, Harriet Mitchell; and many nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Alexander was predeceased by his brothers, Roddie, Donald, Eddie, and Neil MacRae; sisters, Rhoda Parsons, Jean Ellis, and twin sister, Mary MacRae.
Alexander was a mechanic by trade and worked at Midway Motors, LNG, and the Department of Highways; and he was always a helper to many. He was known for his wonderful sense of humor, his laughter, and his great love for his family, friends, and every stranger that was lucky enough to cross his path. Toodle loo Alec Mouse, we’ll love you forever.
The family would like to thank the entire 4-D staff at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their wonderful care. A special thank you goes out to Dr. Jamie Tribo, and long-time family Doctor and friend, Carlyle Chow.
Visitation and funeral service to celebrate the life of Alexander MacRae will be held at the Middle River United Church on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. A gathering of family and friends will take place from noon to 2 p.m. with the graveside service to follow at 2 p.m. at the Middle River Cemetery with Reverend Mary Jo Harrison officiating.
Covid protocols will be practiced at the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Alexander may be made to the Middle River Community Hall or the Middle River Volunteer Fire Department.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
So very sorry Jessie for your loss, my sincere condolences to you, your girls and all family members. Alex was a wonderful neighbor he will be missed by many. Rest In Peace Alex.
From: Isabel Delcore
Dear Jessie and family, My sincere sympathy to you and all the MacRae family, Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely,
From: Ruth (Nicholson) Innes
Sending my sincere condolences to Jessie and family. May Alec’s memory bring blessings and solace at this painful time.
From: Marion Glasgow
So sorry to hear of Alex’s passing,
Our thoughts. And payers with all of you at this sad time.
From: Wayne Mulley
Dear Jessie and family.
We were saddened to learn of Alex’s passing. Sincerest sympathy to you all.
From: Angus & Ruthie MacRae
So sorry for your great loss. Prayers for peace to all.
I’m so sorry to hear of Alex’s passing. Hugs to Jessie, Delina Sandra, Christine and all who knew and loved him.
My sincere condolences for your loss! He will indeed be missed. Cape Breton will be less with his absence. I loved his colorful personality and I will miss him.
Sorry for you loss, hugs to all!
Sorry to hear of the passing of Alexander. Our condolences is with you and the family
So sorry for your loss. Condolences to his family. May he Rest In Peace.
Gordie & family:
We are thinking of you during this very difficult time. Our Condelences to you and your family.
So sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. Sending much love and deepest condolences from Ireland; Pat and Janine (MacLean) Kennedy xo
Jessie and girls.
We were very saddened to learn of Alex’s passing. May the many wonderful memories of your time together give you comfort in the days ahead.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Stewart and Bonnie
We are so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Sending our love and condolences . The MacPhail family. Xox
So very sorry for your loss he will missed!
So sorry to hear of Alexander’s passing. Sincere sympathy to all. Heather and Donnie Anderson
Very sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family.
So sorry to hear of Alex’s death. My sympathy to all of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mary Ross
So very sorry for your loss, condolences to all the family.
Jessie & family….so sorry to hear of Alex’s passing. Thinking of you. Take care.
Thoughts and prayers are with you Jessie and all the family
Our hearts are with you Jessie and girls. Loss of a legend in our community.
Condolences to everyone.. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. ❤️🙏
Jessie, Delina, Sandra and Christine, so sad to hear it Alex’s passing. I didn’t know him well, but what I knew was a kind, sweet , caring man. Deepest condolences to all the families 💔
Hearing about this hurt my heart, sending love and strength to you all
So sorry for your loss Jessie and family.
Jessie, Sandra, Delina, Christine and family, so sorry for your loss. Alex was a great man and and member of the community who will be missed. We shared many laughs and stories when he passed en route to plow a driveway. I’ll always remember the old tractor seat cushion he had! He was a great friend. Our condolences.
Sorry for your my deepest condolences to you all. Prayers and blessings 🙏🏾
Sorry for your loss my deepest condolences to you and your family 🙏🏾💚
My deepest condolences to the entire family. Alexander was a true gentleman and will be greatly missed by many.
Sincere & heart felt condolences to the families & friends of Alexander’s. He was more like family than a neighbour, always there for you.
Jessie and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
at this most difficult time.
Gracie & John
So sorry for your loss ,it,s a whole different life without your mate! Love and prayers to you all!❤️
So sorry for your loss,it is a whole different life without your mate!Love and Prayers ❤️
I’m really sorry to hear about your loss, Jessie. Alex was just too good. When I wrote the story about his Nail Magnet I learned lots of great things about him and his terrific humour.
So sorry to hear of Alec’c passing. He will be missed in the community. My sincere condolences to Jessie, Sandra, and the entire family. Rest in peace.
I am so very sorry Jessie & family for your great loss. My heart goes out to you all.
RIP 🙏 Alex you were a very kind gentleman.
So sorry for your loss!Thinking about you all at this time!
Sending condolences to Jessie and all the family , he will be missed by everyone who were lucky to know him . Sincerely Mary Austen .
So sorry Jessie & family for your loss. Alex will be missed by everyone that knew him. Our sincere condolences to all the family. May he RIP.
Alex was such a lovable man. He will be sadly missed by all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him and being in his presence RIP Alex. Hugs to all the family.
So very sorry for your loss,
Condolences to Jessie and family,
Our hearts are broken about the News that Alex passed. So sorry Jessie. Will miss that forever smile on his face. Sending lots of love and hugs.
Jessie and family. Sincere condolences on your loss of Alec. He will be missed.
Jessie, Delina, Sandra and Christine….So sorry to hear about Alex’s passing he certainly will be missed…..he sure had a way of putting a smile on everyone’s face…Thinking if you guys
Our condolences to Jessie and Family at this sad time.
Mary & Bob Hill
Our condolences to Jessie and family at this sad time.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Condolences to Jessie & family.
At this sad time sending condolences to Jessie and family on your loss.