MacLeod's Service Station, Milton, Nova Scotia

Donald MacLeod owned and operated MacLeod's Service Station on the East side of Milton near the entrance of Morton Street for 32 years, retiring in 1977. He built the garage in 1945 and at that time there were no gas pumps, he just did vehicle repairs. After Don retired, his son Phil took over the business as well as Don's oil delivery business. Larry Weagle worked there as a mechanic for many years and when Phil decided it was time to retire from the Service Station business, Larry and his wife Joan took it over. The business closed in 1993 and the building was demolished. Now the lot is vacant and has been for almost 20 years. Hard to believe it's been that long. I recall going there with my dad to get gas when I was just a kid. Brian Fralic worked there pumping gas as I recall. The place was a hang out for the local old fellas and some not so old. Phil MacLeod passed away a few years ago, and though I didn't know his dad, Donald, I did know Phil well. He was one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. Phil's son Wade followed in the footsteps of his dad and grandfather and has taken over MacLeod's Fuels and his oil truck is a common sight around the Liverpool area.