It is profound sadness to announce the passing of John Douglas "Hun" Sheehan on February 2, 2025 at the age of 97yrs old.

Doug lived in the Northend of New Glasgow all of his life and worked at Maritime Steel for 56 years, finally retiring at the age of 74.

Doug married the love of his life, Mary Elizabeth (Foote), and celebrated their 66 th anniversary.

Doug had few hobbies, but he had the ability to fix anything, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry or automotive.

Doug enjoyed the simple things in life, spending the summers at the cottage on Sinclair Island where you could find him weeding the garden, boating or on the swing with his wife. When at home, Doug would cut through the backyard and visit his mother and brothers’ home to watch wrestling and have a cup of tea.

Doug is survived by his sister, Frances Thompson; brother-in-law, Jamie Foote; sister-in-law, Marion Foote; children: Peter, David (Susan), Robert, Mary Beth and Philip (Amanda); grandchildren: Curtis, Katie, Daniel, MacKenzie, Maggie, Marlee and Maxwell; great-grandchildren: Guinevere, Augustine and Sonny.

Doug was predeceased by his wife, Mary; father, Daniel Sheehan; mother, Mary (King) Sheehan; brothers: Daniel "Bud", Raymond "Bish", Gordon "Pork", Angus, David; and sisters: Elizabeth Millen and Dolly MacDonald; brother-in-law, Bob Foote.

Special thanks to the staff at the Aberdeen Hospital ER, Medicine, 5-South and Glen Haven Manor.

Visitation 6-8 pm Friday, February 7, in R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave., New Glasgow. No funeral by request. Graveside service in Holy Cross Cemetery at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to Holy Cross Cemetery or a charity of choice.