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MacKay, John William (Jack)

Truro, NS

August 30, 2024

John William "Jack" MacKay – 85, Truro, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Shannex Debert Court, Debert.


Born in East River St. Mary’s, he was a son of the late William and Elizabeth (Chisholm) MacKay. 

Jack became a bus and truck mechanic. Along with his brothers, Jimmy and Louie, they founded Nova Enterprises Limited in Truro which later grew into Nova Truck Centres with several dealerships across Nova Scotia before retiring 11 years ago.


Jack is survived by wife, Cheryl, having just celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary earlier this month.  He also leaves to mourn his son, John (Cindy) MacKay, Truro; daughter, Marina (Stephen) Wilcox, Valley; grandchildren, Corey (Samantha) MacKay, Edmonton, Alberta; Ryan MacKay, Truro; Jason (Ashley) Wilcox, Debert; Ashley (Sam) Gray, Valley; great grandchildren, Harlow MacKay, Kara Wilcox, Ezra Wilcox. He is also survived by his sisters, Helen Fraser, Peggy Woods; sister-in-law, Beth MacKay; numerous family members.


Along with his parents, Jack was predeceased by his sister, Verna Purcell; brothers, Jimmy, Louie; in-laws, Ray Fraser, Fred Wood, Ruth MacKay.


Special thanks are extended to all the wonderful staff at Shannex Debert Court (Lancaster Lane); they treated Jack with such grace and wonderful care for the last three years as he battled dementia. Also a special thanks to Laurynda Masee who became a family friend after providing Jack with home care for many years before and after he moved to the long care home.


Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Jack’s family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2024, and funeral service 2 p.m., Thursday, September 5, 2024, Reverend Dr. Brad Little officiating. Interment in Bible Hill Cemetery, 41 Warren Drive, Bible Hill.


Flowers accepted or donations in Jack’s memory to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia are welcomed.






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