Paul Clair MacDonald
1958-2019
MacDonald, Paul C.
60, Sydney
On Monday May 27, 2019, while surrounded by family and
friends, Paul MacDonald of Howie Center went home to be with the
Lord.
Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Bernard and Marge
(Williams) MacDonald.
Paul devoted his life to serving his community and was always
willing to help someone in need. He had strong faith and was actively
involved in the ministry of his church. Paul graduated with a social
work degree from the University of Calgary, and earned his masters of
Social Work from Dalhousie University. He was a member of the Nova
Scotia Association of Social Workers since 1997, former board member
of the police commission, and Transition House. Paul accompanied his
wife on 2 Mission trips to Cuba and Played Music for inmates at
Dorchester Prison in 2008.
Paul is survived by his wife Melanie (Hall) MacDonald, sons
Travis (Amber) Mercredi-MacDonald, Cody (Guylaine) Ouellette, brother
Michael (Lisa), grandchildren Aria and Violet, aunt Sr. Carmelita
MacDonald, sister-in-law Anne MacDonald and many nieces and
nephews.
Besides his parents Paul was predeceased by his brother
Danny.
Visitation will be held Saturday June 1, 2019 from 11-1 pm in
the Harvest Community Church, Alexandra Street, Sydney. Funeral
Service will follow in the Church at 1 pm with Pastor Bill Legge
officiating. Interment will take place at a later date.
Memorials may be made in Paul’s memory to the An
Cala Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional
Hospital.
“Jeremiah 29:11 –
For I know the plans I have for you,”
declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you
and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a
future.”
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Paul Clair MacDonald 19582019..
Death notice for the town of: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia