Obituary of Donald Amos MacDonald

MacDONALD Donald Amos MacDonald in his 86th year, surrounded by his family, went to join the Lord on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008. Beloved husband to Geraldine (nee Reinhart) for over 50 years. Loving father of Diane, Shirley (Terry) Davis, Sandra Petrie, David (Brenda) and Gord. Cherished grandfather of Jeremy, Brianna, Stacey, Joshua, Katherine, David, Erica, Ashley, Trudy and Tyler and great- grandfather of Tristen. Survived by his sister Doris McCormick and his brother Jimmy MacDonald. He was born in Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Island on October 29, 1922. He worked in the coal mines before coming to Ontario. He is known for his love of music and his ability to play the guitar and many other instruments. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Visitors will be received at the John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. Funeral Mass will be held at Mary Immaculate Church, 1980 Trafalgar Street, on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment in St. Peter's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alheimer Society, Childcan (for childhood cancer) or the charity of your choice. Heartfelt thanks to the McCormick Home Outreach Program and to all the nursing and support staff at Kensington Nursing Home. Prayers Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.