Donald Bernard ‘Bernie’ MacDonald
1935-2021
MacDONALD, Donald Bernard “Bernie”
– It is with profound sadness that we
announce the passing of our amazing husband, father, grandpa, brother
and friend. At age 85 Donald Bernard “Bernie” MacDonald of
Port Hawkesbury and formerly of Long Point, passed away on Saturday,
July 3, 2021, in the Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston surrounded by
his loving wife Marion and daughter Alana. He was the son of late
James Allan and Mary (MacMaster) MacDonald.
Leaving behind his wife of 54 years, Marion (Totten);
daughter, Alana (Peter) and their 2 girls (grandchildren) Emma and
Kora who were his pride and joy, who made him move more, laugh more,
swim for the first time in his life and play like there was nothing
that could stop him.
Also surviving are his siblings, Kathleen, Margaret (John),
Clare (Lawrence), Gladys, Donnie, Anne Marie, Lloyd (Bernadette),
Edward (Raylene); sister-in-law, Grace; brother-in-law, Joe (Caddy);
as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother,
Frank; brothers-in-law, Vince, Harold and Earle.
Dad was very proud of his roots. He was from Long Point and
down North was God’s Country to him. He loved anything
Toronto, whether it was the Blue Jays or his Maple Leaf’s.
He loved the Ceilidh’s music, not that he could paly a note.
In the early years he fished with his dad and to this day he checked
to see if the lobsters were good. He loved fishing with his girls.
Next to his girls he loved his cards, which was the first thing he
wanted to play with whoever came into the house or down at the hall.
He liked his BINGO games and loved his trips up to see his girls in
Ottawa.
He worked with various construction companies. Whoever he was
working for and whatever he was doing he always said that
“it’s always a good day as long as you’re
working.”
Although this loss brings us to tears, in our hearts we are
honored to have known him. Such a strong man who overcame such
adversities, so loving and caring and always a call
away.
A special thank you to the Strait Richmond Hospital nurses
and staff for taking such good care of my dad when we
couldn’t. And I thank my family who have come every time
either my parents or myself have called you to help. I do not know
what I would do without you!
Visitation will be on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in
Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral mass will be
10 a.m. Thursday from St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Port
Hawkesbury with Father Conrad Edwards officiating. Burial in the
parish cemetery. All COVID guidelines will be followed for the
visitation and funeral mass and face masks are
required.
Family flowers only please. Memorial donations may be made in
Bernie’s memory to St. Joseph Parish, Port Hawkesbury. Words
of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com
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Death notice for the town of: Port-Hawkesbury, Province: Nova Scotia