Allan Michael MacDonald
1937 –
2018
Allan Michael MacDonald – 81, of
Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away at Legacy Lodge on Sunday, November
18, 2018. Born in Millville, Kings County, he was a son of the late
Michael and Bertha (Joudrey) MacDonald. His father, Michael worked for
CP Rail (Dominion Atlantic Railway). His favourite memory as a child
was throwing apples at his brothers in nearby orchards. He and his
brothers served as altar boys growing up and used to play jokes on
Father Durney (no disrespect), just boy stuff. Allan joined the
Canadian Armed Forces and was stationed in Germany, Quebec, Nova
Scotia, Alberta and Ontario and finally back to Alberta again,
retiring from the forces as a Warrant Officer, Military Police. He
then worked at the Post Office in Ottawa and drove a school bus, from
where he retired. He loved spending time with his wife, Audrey,
telling funny stories and making people laugh. He enjoyed his
children, sports, especially hockey, camping, family reunions, line
dancing, visits and driving. He is survived by his wife,
Audrey; his children, Debbie (John), Steven (Xinglan), David, Laurie
(Randy) and Danny; his grandchildren, Jason, Connor, Jacob, Keke and
Jocelyn; a sister, Louise (Fred) Hockley, New Minas; three brothers,
Laverne « Mac » (Karen), Bedford; Michael, Penticton, British
Columbia; John (Claudette), Kentville; a sister-in-law, Dyane
MacDonald, Penticton; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a
brother, Vincent; a sister-in-law, Irene MacDonald; a grandson, Lee. A
public memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November
23, 2018 in the Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel, 610-4th Street
South, Lethbridge, Alberta. A graveside service will follow in the
Mountain View Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who
wish, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of
Lethbridge #40, 1202 – 2nd Avenue South, Lethbridge,
Alberta, T1J 0E3, or a charity of your choice. For complete obituary
information, inquiries and condolences please visit the White Family
Funeral Home at www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Allan Michael MacDonald 2018..
Décès pour la Ville: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia
