Obituary of Malcolm Donald Wright

Malcolm was born on the family farm in the Head of Millstream on August 4th, 1939; he was the son of the late Hazen Eldon Wright of the Head of Millstream and Della Steen of Snider Mountain. As a member of a farming family he put in many hours working on the farm. He attended a one room schoolhouse and as soon as he was big enough to hold a saw he headed to the woods and was a woodworker for most of his life. He began working summers for Floyd Rouse and continued to work in the woods during the winter. Malcolm was a tireless worker and continued to work for Floyd for almost 30 years. Malcolm met Eleanor Louise Bartlett and their courtship soon began. In the late 1950's they lived in London Ontario where they raised their family where he worked at Loeb's. In the late 1970's, Malcolm and Eleanor moved back to Sussex where they lived in Searsville. Malcolm and Eleanor were married in Sussex on August 23, 1980. He adored his wife who was his favorite hobby; as well he enjoyed hunting and the occasional beer. On December 19th 1999 Eleanor passed away. Malcolm will live on in the hearts of Darlene Mackay and her husband Chris of Pickering, Ontario; his sons: Mark Wright of London, Ontario; and Esley Foster and Alicea Ouellette of Sussex; his sister Darlene Mott and her husband Bev of Sussex Corner, his brother: Ken Wright of Roachville his sister-in-law, Violet Wright of Halifax; his step-sisters: Bertha Wright, Beatrice Wright, Christine Wright and her husband Richard all of Sussex and Ann Cunningham of Lower Millstream; his step-brother, Myles Wright of Sussex, his brothers-in-law Gerald Trites of Berwick and Doug Allaby of Pleasant Ridge; as well as by several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Malcolm Donald of Sussex passed away at the Sussex Health Centre on August 26, 2015 at the age of 76. He is predeceased by his wife, two sisters: Barbara Allaby and Elizabeth Trites and by two brothers: Lloyd and Eslie, his step-mother, Leota Wright and his step-sister, Audrey Wright and by his sister-in-law Barb Wright. Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176) A service celebrating Mr. Wright’s life will be held from Head of Millstream Baptist Cemetery on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 11:00 am, followed by a reception at the home of Ken Wright. If you are considering making a memorial donation the family has recommended the Salvation Army.