Malcolm Horgan

Obituary of Malcolm Kenneth Horgan

July 1, 1947 - March 17, 2006 The death of Malcolm (Mac) Kenneth Horgan occurred unexpectedly on March 17, 2006. Born on July 1, 1947 in Saint John a son of Cyril and June Horgan. Survived by his daughter June Madeley, step-sons Glen Brown and Michael Brown (and their mother, Sharon), granddaughter Courtney Brown. Also survived by one brother, Tim and 6 sisters, Sue, Bea, Theresa, Bonnie, Gail and Gloria and several nieces and nephews. Besides his Mother he was predeceased by one brother, Douglas. He will be sadly missed by his long-time friend, Nancy. Employed in the automotive industry for over 30 years in locations across Canada including Regina, London, Toronto, Hamilton, Victoria, Winnipeg, and finally settled in Moncton in 1986. No matter where in Canada he lived Mac was an active volunteer in his community in a range of activities such as officiating for Riverview Minor Hockey Club and counselling in local prisons (several locations across Canada). He was well known for his supply of candy and for his statskeeping as a timekeeper for the Hub City Hockey League (Moncton). Mac was a long time friend of Bill W. Mac's hobbies included: horse racing, golf, stockcar racing, billiards and playing cards (especially crib and SkipBo). He will be missed as host of the regular Friday night poker game by Chris, Chico, Gordon and Glen. He enjoyed reading, video games and taking his holidays whenever there was televised curling. Finally secured tickets to the 2003 Brier in Mississauga and was thrilled to have the opportunity to serve as a volunteer as well. There will be a get together in remembrance of Mac's contribution to the community of Moncton at his weekly home group meeting on Sunday, March 26th 7-9pm at The Moncton City Hospital Auditorium. Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Friday, March 24, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, from Brenan's Funeral home Chapel at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Mac's name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of NB.
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