Condolence From: Rev. Brian MacDonald
Condolence: Nancy and family:
Sorry to hear about David's passing. I was extremely fortunate to be able to work under his leadership 1992-1997. He helped me to grow in wisdom, to be aware of the pitfalls of ministry, and looked out for me at those times when I was lacking in experience. A very generous man at all times and in all ways.
Friday November 06, 2020
Condolence From: Christine Blair
Condolence: Dear Nancy and Family Members:
It was with a great deal of sadness that I read of Rev. David's passing. He was a wonderful person and a blessing to know. My acquaintance was through the Rotary Club of Truro but our paths crossed many times at different community events or services. My sincere condolences to each of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With kindest regards,
Christine & Bill
Friday November 06, 2020
Condolence From: KIM FIELDING
Condolence: Dear Nancy and Family...It is with deepest sympathy that I express my sadness over the passing of Rev. David. He was a treasure of a man and a well respected minister who was full of wisdom and warmth. I appreciated his well written obituary which described a life well lived and well loved by him and his family. May you all live with the many memories he gave you and I hope they will sustain you forever...until you meet again. Kim Buchanan Fielding
Thursday November 05, 2020
Condolence From: Liz Millett & Michael Cook
Condolence: We were saddened to read of Rev David's recent passing. When our church in Antigonish was without a minister for a period of time in 2004, Rev David happily drove from Truro to preside over our marriage ceremony. He was so kind and caring, putting us all at ease. He also attended the wedding of Mike's daughter in Truro.
Our sympathy to his family, friends and colleagues. May he rest peacefully.
Thursday November 05, 2020
Condolence From: Gar Moffatt
Condolence: So many were fortunate to share David as a friend and of those who were blessed to have him as family or near family we share your loss. For us, David was always there when we needed him most , and it was at these times when he was at his absolute best, what an amazing ability, his journey taught us much . Thanks to his Family for sharing him for so long.
Wednesday November 04, 2020
Condolence From: Georgette Britten
Condolence: We were so sorry to learn of David’s passing. Our thoughts and sincere condolences to you and your family. Georgette ( Russell) & Alan .
Wednesday November 04, 2020
Condolence From: Shelley Power
Condolence: We were so saddened to read about Rev. MacNaughton's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of this wonderful, gentle man who always had the warmest smile, time for every person he met, and words of wisdom to share. I will miss him saying to me, "There's my papergirl" and giving me a hug. He did this everytime I saw him. Those hugs and talks I will always treasure. Condolences are being sent to Nancy, Sandy, and Peter and family from me, my grandmother Elva Archibald, and my mom, Judie Weir. I hope all your wonderful memories will bring you comfort at this sad time.
Wednesday November 04, 2020
Condolence From: Ruth Ann McOnie
Condolence: I have fond memories of Rev. MacNaughton as our minister at First United Church in Truro when I was a young child. I always felt a keen sense of love of God when I would hear him speak from the pulpit, challenge us his words and his endless knowledge of text he had read and readings from books that he would pull into his sermons. By far what made him a wonderful teacher was his strong storytelling and sense of humor. He always seemed to make things relevant and meaningful to me.
There was also a strong connection between my parents Vic and Shirley Saxon who knew both Dave and Nancy, from their school days. The Cape Breton and Truro ties and love of our families, kids and our shared church faith family.
In later years with Dave and Nancy back in Truro, when we would meet, I would always receive that warm sunny smile and hug from Dave. May he be smiling still and happy up in heaven with his God. Love, Ruth Ann
Wednesday November 04, 2020
Condolence From: Muriel.Bazinet
Condolence: Nancy and family
I am so sorry to read Dave's passing in Monday's paper.There are no words that can be said at this time(especially in the time of covid)You have the comfort of family and friends surrounding you.Although we haven't been in touch for many years but memories go back to the time we grew up in First United,Truro and then you met Dave and I knew him as your husband and minister.Blessings and take care.Muriel Bazinet(Upham)
Wednesday November 04, 2020
Condolence From: Marion.Crouse
Condolence: My heart is full of gratitude to the LORD for the gift of love, faith and laughter He brought into Rick’s and my life through you, Nancy and “Rev. MacNaughton”. curling our time in Lunenburg. So many memories of your kindnesses and many fun filled get togethers. He baptized our three children and made us hungry for the joy of the LORD that we experienced in and through both of you.
So enjoyed the video of your beautiful family,
May the LORD strengthen you and your precious family with His wonderful loving comfort.
In Jesus’ wonderful Love,
Marion Crouse
Tuesday November 03, 2020
Condolence From: Art Storey
Condolence: As a student at Pine Hill( Class of 1966) I remember with appreciation the personality and ministry of Dave. He was a person of and was interested in all those he met. He was a model for theologs who were shakily approaching ordination. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.
Tuesday November 03, 2020
Condolence From: Ernie & Betty Nickerson
Condolence: Nancy and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the passing but celebrate the remarkable life of Dave. May you find peace as time passes but hope in the faith he shared with others. Blessings, Ernie and Betty
Tuesday November 03, 2020
Condolence From: Neil Burns
Condolence: Dear Nancy and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of David's passing. He was such a kind soul and wonderful friend to my family. His unique way of engaging with people always amazed me. The way in which he showed sincere interest in your life, exuded such positivity and his intellectual observations left a lasting impression on me after every conversation with him. I've never met anyone else with those exact qualities, he was truly "one of a kind". I am grateful for his friendship.
Tuesday November 03, 2020
Condolence From: Harold Purdy
Condolence: Nancy,Sandy,Peter and family,I feel as if I lost a great friend.If any man deserves a state funeral this is the person.We in the Purdy family have so many wonderful memories of David.I feel as if the world will not be the same without him.We all adored him.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Harold,Margie and family.
Tuesday November 03, 2020
Condolence From: Jay Thompson
Condolence: Dear Nancy and family,
I was saddened to hear of Dave‘s passing. Anytime we would meet, well beyond his tenure at First United, it was like it might have been yesterday. Dave’s wonderful sense of humour and his ability to make conversation always left me a better person for knowing him. Even as a youngster, sitting in church, I remember Dave as an outstanding speaker and yet when speaking with him individually, he couldn’t have been more focused on our conversation. We will miss his kind heart. My sympathies to you and family.
Tuesday November 03, 2020
Condolence From: Raymond Tynes
Condolence: A Beautiful Soul has gone home. Rev MacNaughton who was always giving me strong well timed advice was a man who had kind words for everyone. No matter where he saw me, he gave me a smile and took the time to talk to me
My condolences to Family and All who Loved and Respected this man like I did 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Monday November 02, 2020
Condolence From: Robert Graham
Condolence: Dear Nancy & family: My deepest condolence on Dave's passing. It was my great privilege to have known you both. I always enjoyed our office chats. I will treasure my memories of those conversations & the wisdom that David shared with me. Robert
Monday November 02, 2020
Condolence From: Martha Langille
Condolence: To the entire MacNaughton family,
We are so sorry to hear of Rev. MacNaughton's passing. He was such a thoughtful and gentle man with the warmest of smiles. We have many wonderful memories of shared times at Spencer's Point. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
The Redmond/Langille family
David, Martha, Maeve, Sophie and Joyce, too
Monday November 02, 2020
Condolence From: Krtista (Gatchell) and Terry Baker
Condolence: We are very sorry to hear of Rev. MacNaughton's passing.
Terry and I were blessed to have him marry us in 1985. He was so very kind and encouraging and we appreciated his words of wisdom. I cherish an audio tape of our wedding that he quietly recorded and surprised us with after the ceremony.
Rev. MacNaughton had a great smile and kind eyes. We feel blessed to have had him as our minister.
May your memories comfort you as you celebrate his life.
Kind Regards,
Krista and Terry Baker
Monday November 02, 2020
Condolence From: Norma Frizzell
Condolence: Dear Nancy & Family....We were so saddened to hear of Dave's passing. He was such a quiet,soft spoken man who endeared himself to so many. I so much enjoyed working with him & being one of "Dave's Angels", and in later years the hugs when we met. He is going to be missed greatly. Please take care of each other knowing he will be watching over you all.
Monday November 02, 2020
Condolence From: Doug & June MacEachern
Condolence: Dear Nancy:
Our deepest sympathy with the news of David's passing. The congregations which he served, the communities in which he lived, were all impacted by his presence. His Christian witness always spoke volumes. As you and yours, with close friends gather to give thanks for a life well lived may you know with even deeper meaning the truth of our faith. "In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us Thanks be to God"
With warm memories, God bless,
Doug & June MacEachern
Monday November 02, 2020
Condolence From: Alan and Mona Ellis
Condolence: Dear Nancy and Family,
Our love and condolences to you . David was a wonderful person with a great sense of humour . He will be greatly missed by all who knew him . God bless you and your family Our prayers are with you .
Love ,
Mona and Alan
Monday November 02, 2020
Condolence From: Tracy Ramsay-MacLeod. Rev Brian MacLeod . Linda Acorn
Condolence: Dearest Nancy and family,
I am sure your hearts are broken, I know mine is. Dave was, and always will be, so very special. I have wonderful memories of you both and I will forever treasure them. I will treasure his smile and those wonderful hugs one could get lost in. I am sending prayers and hugs to you all. God lent us Rev Dave for these years, but now he has taken him home.
Hugs Nancy and family
Monday November 02, 2020
Condolence From: Eldon Janet Melanson Family
Condolence: To the MacNaughton families and friends we were very saddened to read about Davids passing our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time he was a gentleman may he rest in peace the Melanson family.
Monday November 02, 2020
Condolence From: Joan(lipton)Fraser
Condolence: Nancy and family,,So sorry to hear of David's passing..He was the true essence of what life and living ought to be..He shared this very willingly.Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers..Joan and family.
Monday November 02, 2020
Condolence From: Sheila Francis
Condolence: Dear Nancy & family,
Sorry to read of David’s passing. Ray often spoke of David and their time together at Mount Allison as well as being colleagues in ministry.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Monday November 02, 2020
Condolence From: Ted Mitchell
Condolence: I am saddened to hear the news of David's passing. I was part of the group of young people that he took under his wing at St. Andrews United while in Halifax (many years ago) and although we have not seen each other often over the years, it was always a meaningful reunion. I will be forever grateful for his influence on my life.
Monday November 02, 2020
Condolence From: Pastor David Seller
Condolence: My thoughts and prayers are with you, Nancy and family, as I saw the Obituary in this mornings paper. My memories of David go back to my college days'61-'65 at Dalhousie when many Sunday evenings were spent at the Friendly Hour at St. Andrews United Church and the ongoing warm friendship with him during those years. His caring and encouragement were constant and much appreciated. May you be filled with God's Grace and Peace at this difficult time. Blessings, David
Monday November 02, 2020
Condolence From: Lorraine Miner
Condolence: So sorry to hear this. I grew up in Marcil , Quebec and he boarded with my family one summer when he was a student minister and opened St. Mark's United Church. That would have been in the 1950's and I was just a young girl then but I remember David as a gentle and kind man. Condolences to the family, Lorraine Miner
Monday November 02, 2020
Condolence From: Greg & Heather Chase
Condolence: We were so sorry to hear of David's passing he was one of a kind, well respected gentleman. We wish to extend our sincere condolences and sympathy at this sad time.
Monday November 02, 2020
Condolence From: Scott McCurdy
Condolence: Nancy and family. We are saddened at the news of Dave’s passing. Although we took different paths the ones we shared are most memorable. Offering the rings at your wedding and Dave officiating at our wedding at Spencer’s Point, enjoying board games in the old cottage as kids on rainy afternoons. Our condolences at his passing he embodied the gentle man.
Our thoughts are with you
The McCurdy Family
Monday November 02, 2020
Condolence From: kathy schedler
Condolence: Nancy and family, my heart is broken and sad for and with you in the passing of David. I enjoyed the chats we had and I could have come round for more. May your hearts be lightened by the knowledge of how many lives your dad/husband has touched, helped and uplifted. God has taken a very good servant of humanity home.
Sunday November 01, 2020
Condolence From: marjorie desmore thompson
Condolence: thoughts and praers to a wonderful mans's family
Sunday November 01, 2020
Condolence From: Rev. Doreen and Mike Daley and Wendi and Tracy
Condolence: Dear Nancy and family: We were all very shocked and saddened to hear of David's death - we have many great memories of the time working with him at Trinity-Clifton - and I remember the support he gave to me as I worked towards becoming an ordained minister in the United Church of Canada. He will not soon be forgotten by any of our family. In this rough time during a pandemic - we send you our love and hugs from Prince Edward Island - we pray that God will hold all of you close at this very difficult time
Sunday November 01, 2020
Condolence From: Meg McCallum
Condolence: Nancy and Family
We were deeply saddened to learn of David’s passing. He was a wonderful, gentle,man. He married us and performed such a wonderful ceremony. May your many treasured memories bring you some comfort at this most difficult time
With sincere sympathy
Meg (Matthews) Darrell Emily Cara and Neil McCallum
Sunday November 01, 2020
Condolence From: Doreen Cowley
Condolence: It is with great sorrow that on behalf of my family, I pass on our sincere condolences and wish your family all the best. Love Doreen
Sunday November 01, 2020
Condolence From: Mona Smith-Pike
Condolence: So saddened to read of Rev, David’s passing. Always had time for a chat when he came into the Bank at the West End. He was so very kind and thoughtful. My sincere sympathies to Nancy and the family. May your wonderful memories help in the difficult days ahead.
Sunday November 01, 2020
Condolence From: Brad Weldin
Condolence: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Rev. Dave was an amazing man, who always had a kind word and love in his heart for everyone. Dave always made time to meet me for a coffee when I was home to catch up, and I throughly enjoyed our visits. My thoughts and prayers are with Nancy, Sandy, Peter, and the entire family, may my favourite minister now RIP.
Sunday November 01, 2020
Condolence From: Paul & Wendy MacLean
Condolence: It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of Rev David. He was so kind to perform our wedding ceremony as our brother, Rev Gordon MacLean, had passed away before he could perform our service. We would like to pass on our condolences to you Nancy and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sunday November 01, 2020
Condolence From: Brenda Chapman
Condolence: Nancy, I am so sorry to hear about Dave's passing. He always had comforting words for me in my time of need. He will surely be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Sunday November 01, 2020