Obituary of Donald MacDonald

Donald Ronald MacDonald Obituary Donald "Ducky George" MacDonald died peacefully at his home in Melmerby Beach, Nova Scotia at the age of 78 on March 25th. Don is survived by his wife, Leona (Theriault); son and daughter-in-law Kenneth and Sheri MacDonald of Calgary; daughter and son-in-law Cindy MacDonald and Patrice Cayer of Calgary; grandchildren, Ainsley and Nolan MacDonald, and Xander and Malia Cayer; siblings, Anne Cameron of Antigonish; John McDonald of Halifax; and Austin "Aussie" MacDonald of Halifax. Don was predeceased by a son Scott MacDonald . Don was born on April 30, 1940 in New Glasgow, a son of the late George and Margaret MacDonald . Don graduated from St. Francis Xavier University and had a long career with the department of Indian Affairs in Halifax and Amherst before retiring permanently to his summer residence at Melmerby where he spent his days with Leona, beach friends and family. He was an avid gardener and a member of the Stellar Curling Club. Don was a kind and generous soul, a loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be greatly missed. A visitation will be held at the Angus Funeral home in New Glasgow from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday March 29th. A funeral is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Saturday March 30th at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church 390 High St, New Glasgow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Ducky’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to a charity of your choice. On-line condolences can be sent to angusfuneral@ns.sympatico.ca