John B. MacDonald
1941-2020
It is with heavy hearts we
announce the passing of John B on Saturday, August 29, 2020 in
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Palliative Care Unit, in his 80th
year after a battle with cancer.
John B was born in Blooming Point, Prince Edward Island on
January 24, 1941 to Leo Alphonse and Theola MacDonald. John B was a
high school teacher who made a lasting impact with generations of
students in Shawinigan, Quebec and then Charlottetown, Prince Edward
Island. John B leaves memories of creative approaches to Shakespeare,
discipline in keyboarding and dedication to English grammar from his
many years at Charlottetown Rural.
John B is survived by his daughter, Shannon and his
son-in-law, David Postill, as well as his three grandchildren, Gemma,
Anna and Jacob, who will miss his love, jokes and regular emoji texts.
He is also survived by his brother, George (Arleen) MacDonald and
sister-in-law, Holly McDonald. John B is predeceased by his wife, Anne
Connolly MacDonald, his sister, Mary (Roger) Richard and his brother,
Jim McDonald.
John B loved following the Raptors, playing crib, dancing and
writing cards and texts.
The family would like to thank the nephrology department, the
Odette Cancer Centre and the palliative care unit at Sunnybrook Health
Sciences Centre for their great care and compassion.
A service was held in Toronto and his remains will be laid to
rest in St. Bonaventure’s Parish, Tracadie, Prince Edward
Island.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Sunnybrook
Health Sciences Centre. Condolences may be forwarded through www.humphrymiles.com
or through Hennessey Cutcliffe Charlottetown Funeral Home at www.islandowned.ca.
Johnny, we miss you already, but we
will see you
in the sunsets
in wind storms
in four leaf clovers
on red dirt roads
in funny shaped
clouds
in praise & worship
music
in jigs & reels and also
jives
In all the places you taught us you
would be.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de John B MacDonald 19412020..
Décès pour la Ville: Charlottetown, Province: I-P-E