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Nathan McChristie

Iroqouis Falls, ON

October 6, 2014

Nathan McChristie Obituary

In Loving Memory of Mr. Nathan (Buster) McChristie 1919 – 2014 The family announces with sorrow the passing of Nathan (Buster) McChristie at the Bingham Memorial Hospital on October 6th, 2014 at the age of 95 years. Beloved Husband of 71 years to Joan (nee O’Keefe), and cherished father of Doug (Marissa ) McChristie of Kakabeka Falls, Patricia (Wally) Weeks of Saint Lucia, Wayne McChristie of Timmins, Judy (Dan) Camirand of North Bay, Mark McChristie of Matheson, Elizabeth (Terry) Epp of Whitby, and Colin (Cathy) McChristie of Matheson. He will be forever remembered by his 12 Grandchildren; and 16 Great Grandchildren. Nathan is also predeceased by his siblings the late Lizzie Brown, Dave McChristie, Jessie Andrews, Jean Foley, Shirley Holland and Trevor McChristie. He is survived by his sisters Helen Carr of Haileybury, Ontario and Isabelle Brandon of British Columbia. Thank you to all who were involved in Buster’s care especially Laurel Lefebvre, CCAC Case Manager, The Red Cross Workers, V.O.N Nurses, the doctors, nurses and staff of Bingham Memorial Hospital, and the local Matheson EMS staff. To all of the dedicated In-Home Workers, especially Lisa Clarke, we thank you for your compassion and your tender care. Nathan (Buster) was a life time resident of Matheson and dedicated World War II Veteran of Dieppe, D-Day and the War in Holland with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, a lifelong prospector and a trapper. Buster loved to be at the family Fade Lake cottage-- his home away from home. He loved to entertain and welcomed everyone for a coffee, a short visit or an extended stay. We will miss the twinkle in his eye, his stories, his antics and his laughter. But we will never forget him, our father, our brother, our uncle, our grandpa, our friend. Family and Friends may call at St. Andrew’s United Church in Matheson from 2-4 and 7-9pm on, Friday October 10th. A Funeral service will take place on Saturday October 11th at 11A.M. at St. Andrew’s United Church in Matheson, Ontario with the Reverend Gord Roberts officiating. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to his special needs Grand-Daughter, Carrie-Lee’s day program “The Nady Paddle Program “ located at P.O. Box 1271, North Bay, Ontario. P1B 8K5 and appreciated by the family. To share your memories, make a donation or light a memorial candle; please visit www.abitibifuneralservicesltd.com Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Abitibi Funeral Services Ltd. 705-258-4077

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