Obituary of Robert MacIsaac

Robert Alexander MacIsaac Glace Bay It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, Robert Alexander Mac Isaac, 90, of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia on December 22, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in GlaceBay, he was the son of the late Effie and John Alexander Mac Isaac. Robert’s passion in his life was his children and grandchildren, all of whom he loved dearly and spoke highly of. He was a principal, vice principal and teacher for 40 years at Central School as well as other schools, he was the president of NS Minor Hockey, a Shriner and a member of Masonic lodge. Robert was an avid bowler with many bowling teams and coached hockey at various levels, including International play. He was the voice of the senior baseball teams, as well as junior and senior hockey teams in Glace Bay. Most importantly a great husband, dad, grandfather, friend and hero too many. Robert is survived by his wife, Melissa Lillian (MacPherson) MacIsaac of 64 years; his 3 sons, Darryl MacIsaac (Lori MacDonald), David MacIsaac (Julie),Wayne MacIsaac; 4 sisters, Anna Smith(Weldon deceased), Isabell MacDonald, Sandra MacDonald (Junior), Alex Crouse (Ora), Louanne MacDonlald (Joey);grandchildren Lilly, Ben, Sarah, Kaitlin, Rebecca, Danielle, Nicole, Craig and Alexander; great-grandchildren Stephen, Heather, Jacob, Scarlett and Jonah as well as several nephews and nieces. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings, Myra Darroch (Clarence),Eva Whidden(Roy),Norma Curnew (Burte), Stewart MacIsaac (Irene), Donald MacIsaac (Jackie), Norman MacIsaac (Lucy). A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 28th 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Warden United Church , 44 5th Street, Glace Bay NS with Rev. Alison Etter officiating. Interment to take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney at a later date. Flowers or memorial donations may be made to Warden United Church in memory of Robert A. MacIsaac. “Those we hold close to our hearts never truly leave us, they live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they have brought into our lives. Forever in our hearts – Robert MacIsaac” The family would like to thank the staff of Regional Hospital, Glace Bay General Hospital in CCU and 4A for Robert’s care and Dr. Bruce McClelland and Dr. Michael Gallivan. And his favorite Aunt Helen Stewart for all her help and kindness. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, Glace Bay (902) 849-4199. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.tjtracey.com