George Gregory “Hank” MacDonald – Aulds Cove
MacDonald George Gregory “Hank” 90 of Aulds Cove passed Tuesday October 11, 2016 at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish.
Born in Mulgrave he was a son of the late John Jack and Florence Rose (Decoste) MacDonald.
Hank was as a talented singer and songwriter , as a child, Hank performed with his musical family at amateur shows in and around the Mulgrave area. It wasn’t long until he was picking and singing, especially the songs of another Nova Scotia native, the late Hank Snow.
Hank was a popular performer not only singing Hank Snow’s songs but also his own compositions. After recording an album of railroad classics, he decided to move to Ontario. He was featured on CKCR radio in Kitchener, Ontario, toured with Kidd Baker and eventually joined the cast of the CKNX Barn Dance in Wingham, Ontario. On May 25, 2002, Hank was given the Pioneer Award by the Barn Dance Historical Society and Entertainment Museum.
Later Hank formed his own band and played the club circuit. He appeared on shows with such international stars as Minnie Pearl, Cowboy Copas, Mac Wiseman and Grandpa Jones.
Hank has released two LP’s, a 45 and a 78rpm. He will always be remembered for his compositions “I’ll Remember You Darling”, “Your Memory Haunts Me” and “The Bachelor’s Train”. “The Bachelor’s Train” reached number ten on the Canadian country music charts.
In 2008 Hank was inducted into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame,he lived in British Columbia for a number of years. and eventually returned to Nova Scotia, settling in Auld’s Cove.
He is survived by his daughters Janet, Darlene, Cheryl sons Gary and Robert all of Ontario; sister Clarissa, brothers Alphonse and Clarence 21 Grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great great grand child.
He was predeceased by his wife Delores, sisters Jean, Gertrude, Hilda, Rose and Ella Mae, brothers John and Joseph.
A private graveside service will take place in St. Lawrence Cemetery, Mulgrave.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Green’s Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury.
Messages to the family may be conveyed at www.greensfuneralhome.ca

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de George Hank MacDonald – March 12, 1926 – October 11, 2016.source

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