David Pastuck

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dave Pastuck on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 while surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Waterford in August of 1934, he was the son of the late Barney and Lillian (Matlock) Pastuck. Dave was a coal miner for 40 years before retiring in 1993. He enjoyed camping at Mira Water Park, visits from his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. His many passions included food, tinkering with old cars, watching hockey and baseball. He is survived by his wife, Kit (Matheson) Pastuck; sons Ricky (Mary) Pastuck, Keith Pastuck, British Columbia, daughters Brenda (Jens) Zinke, Quebec, Deanna (Bob) Woodland, Ontario, Tanya (Todd) Pastuck, Nova Scotia; grandchildren Marie (Chris) MacLeod, Pamela Pastuck, Brandon (Bev) Pastuck, Tommy (Terra) Pastuck, Tyler Pastuck, Sebastian Zinke, Erika Zinke, Jackson Woodland, Abigail Woodland; great grandchildren; Brendan and Connor MacLeod, Morgan and Ryder Dunham, Hayden and Brea Pastuck and Kadience Pastuck. He is also survived by brothers Kenny (Agnes), Raymond (Sandra); sister Hilda MacKinnon and sister-in-law Mary, all of New Waterford and sister-in-law Betty of Glace Bay. Besides his parents, Dave was predeceased by brothers George, Tony, Russell, a brother in infancy and daughter-in-law Debbie Pastuck. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 24th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at McLellan Brothers. A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 25th at 10 am in the McLellan Brothers Chapel with Deacon Leo Penny officiating. Funeral service to be followed by a luncheon at the Parish Hall on Convent St., New Waterford, all are welcome. Burial will take place in St. Michael’s Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 862-7500. To send online condolences to the family go to; www.mclellanfuneralhome.com