Hans Kung, and his exemplary teaching, mentorship and leadership career at CBU. Professional highlights of Charles life were studying in Germany under the mentorship of Prelate Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) and Dr. Despite illness in recent years, his interest in community development, the arts, and in local, provincial and world issues was never diminished. Active in community development, Charles served on many Boards including Cape Breton Farmers Market Co-operative (Chair), UCCB Governors, New Dawn Enterprises, BCA Holdings, Cape Breton Council of Churches, Centre Bras D’Or, Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, and the Cape Breton Artists Association. He was a founding member and Secretary of the Mira Community Pasture Co-op, member of the NS and CB Federations of Agriculture, and the Canadian Highland Cattle Society. He was a founding and long-time member of the Cape Breton Chorale, and at Church of the Incarnation he led congregational singing.Ĭharles was always an advocate and practitioner of sustainable, agricultural land management for local food security. At CBU, he was instrumental in development and enhancement of the Bachelor of Arts and Mi’kmaq Studies programs, as well as the Chaplaincy, and was active with the Boardmore Playhouse and Art Gallery. He also taught Religious Education Programs within the Diocese of Antigonish. He was laicized from the Roman Catholic priesthood and for 37 years continued his chosen career as Professor of Humanities (Theology) at UCCB, now CBU. Paul’s Seminary, Ottawa, and attained his PhD following studies at Universities of Tübingen and Regensburg, Germany. Francis Xavier University and studied Theology at St. Charles was predeceased by brothers, Daniel Vincent and John Francis sister, Ann (Luke Gallant) brothers-in-law, Michael (Mickey) Gillis, James ‘Big Jim’ MacLean and sisters-in-law, Tissie (Gabriel) MacDonald, and Barbara (Mugford) Burke.Ĭharles graduated from MacDonald High, Dominion, St. Also survived by siblings, Gregory, Mary Gillis, and Joyce MacLean sisters-in-law, Mona (Marsh) MacDonald, and Jeannette (Murphy) MacDonald brothers-in-law, Darryl (Virginia) Mugford, and Winston (Rhona) Burke along with beloved nephews, nieces, and cousins. He is survived by wife, Sharon (Mugford) stepchildren, Carla, Giulia, and Frederick DiGiorgio grandchildren, Sarah, Elizabeth, and Matthew MacDonald. Mass will be live-streamed, URL: bit.ly/charlesmacdonaldĬharles was born on December 8, 1937, in Dominion, son of the late Joe (Mayor) MacDonald and Sadie (Black) MacDonald. As seating is limited Covid 19 restrictions are in effect. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, Apat 10 a.m. at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Road, Sydney (opposite Holy Redeemer Church). Covid conditions resulted in funeral delay as follows: Visitation is encouraged on Monday, Apbetween 3 – 6 p.m. The loving family of Charles regrets to advise of his passing on the first day of spring, Sunday, March 21, 2021.
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