Gordon Henry MacDonald
September 4, 1943 – June 10, 2018
MacDonald, Gordon Henry – 1943-2018, Lawrencetown, Annapolis County, NS, passed away on Sunday, June 10th., 2018, at the VG Site, QEII, Halifax,
with his family by his side. Gordon was born in 1943 to the late June Grace (Burton) and Walter MacDonald. After the death of his mother when he was three years old, he was brought up by his grandparents, Henry and Grace Burton in Weymouth Mills, Digby County, NS. Gordon’s work career was interesting and varied. As soon as one job came to a end he was out looking for a new adventure. He pumped gas, cut bushes for D.A.R, tendered bar, packed and drove furniture trucks for several moving companies. He built decks, additions, sheds, modular homes, vacation homes for foreigners, the family home, garages, a barn, bridges, over-passes, and also a solar panel out of pop cans. He received his Interprovincial Carpenter’s license and his Grade 12NS. He was most proud of being part of the construction of the Annapolis Tidal Power Project and the Crosskill Court Senior’s Apartments at Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown. When he was forced to stop work because of poor health he passed his time washing dishes, and drinking coffee at the Lawrencetown Restaurant, building picnic tables and mowing people’s lawns. Gordon has always been known for his kindness, smile and sense of humor as well as his willingness to give a hand to anyone when needed. Gordon is survived by his wife of 53 years, Wendy (Blynn); son, Bruce (Dee); daughters, Kimberly (Bruce) Mailman and Deana (Scott) Fitzgerald; grandsons, Nicholas, Gregory, Adam and Alex Mailman, Daniel and Brayden Fitzgerald; special granddaughter, Tara (Stewart) and grandson, David and very special great grandson, August; sister, Jeanette MacLaren; mother-in-law, Frances Blynn; sisters-in-law, Judy MacDonald, Cheryl Blynn and Josephine Blynn; aunts, Iris McCann, Vera Cosman, and Arlene Burton and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Gordon was predeceased by his mother and father; his grandparents, Henry and Grace Burton; Louis and Annie MacDonald; his brother, Robert MacDonald and nephew, Wade MacDonald; brothers-in-law, John MacLaren and Wayne Blynn; father-in-law, Carl Blynn. Gordon’s family would like to thank the staff, especially the nurses of 6A of the VG Hospital, Halifax and special friend, Liz Larsen, RN for their professional and compassionate care of Gordon and their support and help offered Wendy in their long hospital stay. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place under the care of the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., 902-825-3448, and
Born: September 4, 1943 Death: June 10, 2018
there will be no visitation. A casual (Papa plaid shirt and jeans) funeral will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at 2 pm at the Lawrencetown United Baptist Church with Reverend Patty Beals officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Lawrencetown United Baptist Church or a charity of your choice. On-line guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gordon Henry MacDonald 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Middleton, Province: Nova Scotia