LINACY – David Edward MacFarlane, 72, Linacy, formerly of Abercrombie, passed away peacefully Monday, March 1, 2016. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of the late Daniel Duncan and Margaret Elizabeth (Reid) MacFarlane. Prior to retirement, he was employed with the former Trenton Works. David was a member of Local 1231, United Steelworkers of America. An avid outdoorsman, he greatly enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting. In earlier years, David owned a hobby farm where he raised horses. He possessed a gentleness and “heart of gold” that endeared him to those he loved. Surviving are his wife, Jean MacFarlane; daughters, Eugenia MacFarlane (Darryl Morehouse), Blissfield, N.B.; Davelene “Brent” Wilson, Upper Blackville, N.B.; Bonnie (Kenneth “Bernie”) Parent, Fredericton; sisters, Agnes Campbell and Florence MacLean, New Glasgow; brothers, James (Linda) MacFarlane, New Glasgow; George (Nancy) MacFarlane, Stellarton; Maynard (Jean) MacFarlane, Abercrombie; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. In honour of David’s wishes, he will be laid to rest in Abercrombie Cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made in his memory to the Aberdeen Health Foundation Palliative Care Unit Endowment or Canadian Cancer Society. (clink on link to donate online) To plant Memorial Trees in memory of David Edward MacFarlane, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.