Ignatius (Iggie) Macadam

It is with great sadness the family wish to announce the passing of a dear father, grandfather and brother, Iggie MacAdam on February 3, 2012 at the New Waterford Consolidated Hosptial surrounded by his loving family. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Dan J. and Caroline (O’Brien). Iggie worked as a carpenter by trade, working for a number of different contractors along with being self-employed for a number of years as he operated MacAdam-Smith Construction Company. He was very active in politics for many years, a great lover of Scottish music and loved playing the fiddle.bIggie is survived by his loving daughter, Joanne (Danny) Martell, Sydney, granddaughter Nicole Martell and grandson George (Christa )Smith and great- granddaughter Taylor Smith, all of whom were the love of his life, also a very special niece Wanita Mackie and sister Nora MacPhee, Reserve. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his wife Theresa (Gouthro), sisters Mary (Sister), Rita, Theresa, Caroline (Girlie) and Ellen in infancy. Cremation has taken place and visitation will be held Tuesday, February 7th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and a chapel service on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 11 am with Deacon Leo Penney and burial in St. James Cemetery, Gardiner Mines followed by a reception at the K.O.C.,Plummer Ave. To send online condolences go to: www.mclellanfuneralhome.com