Please note that the interment for Layton will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Bible Hill Cemertery, 41 Warren Drive, Bible Hill, with April Hart officiating.
Layton Mert MacAloney - 83, Bible Hill, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in River Hebert, he was a son of the late Guy and Edith (Gower) MacAloney.
Layton worked at Brookfield Lumber for many years and retired at age 64. He drove a Stock Car in the 70s at Onslow Speed Track. He spent many Saturday afternoons working on friends' cars when he was able. He loved bowling and harness racing and thoroughly enjoyed his time at the barn. He also enjoyed classic country and fiddle music.
Layton is survived by his son, Jeffrey Levy (Sandy), Okotoks, Alberta; daughter, Angela (Rob) Mueller, Toronto, Ontario; grandchildren, Ashlee, Tayler; siblings, Carvel (Barb) MacAloney, Five Islands; Marguerite (Richard) May, Montrose; Robert "Bobby" (Debbie) MacAloney, Ganonogue, Ontario; Betty (Dennis) Gamble, Valley; brother-in-law, Clarence Adshade, Port Howe. Layton had several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews with whom he shared a special bond. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Jeanette Joan (Levy); siblings, Helen Adshade, Carol Welch, June (Everett) Fletcher, Beverley (Duncan) Gillis.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, April 29, 2021, April Hart officiating. (Please note that seating for the service is limited; pre-registration with the funeral home is required by calling 902-893-3177; face masks must be worn while in the funeral home.) Interment will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Bible Hill Cemetery, 41 Warren Drive, Bible Hill, with April Hart officiating. If so desired, donations in Layton’s memory to Canadian Celiac Association or Colchester SPCA are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Layton’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at:www.mattatallvarnerfh.com