Blair Howard MacDonald
1945-2019
Suddenly and unexpectedly, our beloved brother, Blair, passed away on
April 1, 2019 in St. Petersburg, Florida at the age of 74. After
spending the winter months in his trailer and en route to his home in
Nackawic, NB, he suffered a massive heart attack. His devoted friend
of many years, Rosemary Goodine, was by his side.
He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends, both in
Florida and New Brunswick.
Blair is survived by his sisters Vera McLachlan (Burns), Campbellton,
NB, Shirley MacDonald, Campbellton, NB and Vivian Robinson of
Scarborough, ON; a brother, Harry, Campbellton, NB; a sister-in-law,
Marie MacDonald, Dalhousie, NB; his friend, Rosemary Goodine,
Hartfield, NB and her sons Jeffery and Jason and their families;
several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Mildred (MacNaughton)
MacDonald; brothers, Norman, Roy, Gerald (late Anne-Marie) and a
sister-in-law, Marcia.
Blair was born and raised in Dalhousie, NB where he attended Dalhousie
Regional High School (Class of 1963). He studied English/Psychology
at U.N.B. (class of 1968). He obtained his M.Ed. (1978) and M.Ed.
(1983). He then acted as Principal of Nackawic Elementary School until
his retirement. He was well liked and respected.
He had many hobbies such as photography, curling, travelling –
he also was an avid reader.
A Celebration of his Life gathering will be held at Nackawic Curling
Club, 122 Carleton Drive, Nackawic, NB on Saturday, April 27, 2019
from 2 to 4 pm when friends can visit with the family and share
memories of Blair.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or
the Louise Breau Memorial Medical Trust Fund would be
appreciated.
Online tributes and condolences may be made at
www.flewellingswan.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Blair Howard MacDonald 19452019..
Décès pour la Ville: Nackawic, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick