Leigh Alexander MACINNIS

1923-2008 Leigh Alexander MacInnis, husband of the late Ruby MacInnis, of Napan Bay, passed away at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, on Friday, December 19, 2008, at the age of 85. Born in Napan Bay, he was the son of the late John (Jack) and Nina (Taylor) MacInnis. He was a carpenter and farmer and a former employee of Eagle Frozen Foods Ltd. He was a member of Carmel United Church, Napan. He is survived by one daughter, Shelly MacInnis, of Ottawa, Ont.; one grandson, Samuel Moore, of Ottawa, ont.; two sisters, Edna Dickson and Kathleen Dickson (Alvin), all of Napan; one brother, Milton MacInnis (Betty), of Miramichi; as well as several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruby, in 2005; seven sisters, Stella MacKight, Rose Barnes, Bessie Gilliss, Mildred Dickson, infant sisters Lylla and Emma MacInnis; two brothers, Bryden (Bud), and Leonard MacInnis. Visitation was held at the funeral home on Saturday. The funeral service was held from Carmel United Church, Napan, on Sunday, December 21, 2008, at 1 pm, conducted by Rev. Charlene Maguire MacKnight. Music for the service was provided by William Sweezey and the hymns were "Be Thou My Vision", "The Lord's My Shepherd" and "Blest Be The Tie That Binds". The honorary pallbearers were Bill Taylor, Alvin Taylor, Leigh MacDonald, Billy Taylor, Guy Taylor, Mr. MacInnis, Terry MacDonald and Xavier Richard. Active pallbearers were John Dickson, John Gilliss, Brian MacInnis, Roger Conroy, Bob MacKenzie and Shawn Taylor. Interment will be in the Black River Community Cemetery, later in the spring. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, telephone 773-3492 or messages of condolence may be sent online to: www.adamsfh.ca source: Miramichi Leader Date de parution:December 29, 2008 Listing ID 187908