W. Allister MacDonald
1934-2021
W. Allister MacDonald, 86, of Harvey, Albert County passed
away peacefully on February 2nd, 2021 at his home with his family by
his side.
He was born in Riverside on March 25th, 1934 the son of the
late Ranald and Lulu (Alexander) MacDonald.
Allister worked tirelessly throughout his life and had a
variety of jobs: putting neon signs up in Ontario, working in the
woods, driving truck, furnace maintenance and repair, and
lastly, working at the Fundy Park as a carpenter assistant.
He was a jack of all trades. He was a member of the Holy Ghost
Catholic Church. He enjoyed times spent with his family, many memories
were made adventuring to the woods for a hunting trip or to a
secret fishing hole. They spent a lot of time
travelling, laughing and having fun.
Allister was a loving husband, to Lorraine for 60
years. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and great grandfather who
will live on in their hearts forever. In most recent years,
he enjoyed sitting in his comfy chair solving word puzzles.
He appreciated his family honouring his wishes and making it possible
to stay in his home until his journey on earth ended, they took such
good care of him. Allister shared a passion for
old country music with his granddaughter, Emily and they
enjoyed playing their fiddles together. Now Allister and
Emily are together listening to the best country music ever up
there. “The song has ended but the
melody lingers on….”
He will be deeply missed by his wife, Lorraine (Brewster)
MacDonald; his daughters, Penny Rossiter (Jeff) of Midway and Tina
MacDonald (Joel Brewer) of Moncton; sons Bryan MacDonald of Harvey,
and John MacDonald (Tanya) of Riverside-Albert; his treasured
grandchildren, Nick (Jodi), Brittany
(Matt), Matthew, Jordan, Joseph and Joshua; cherished great
grandchildren, Hunter and Autumn; sister, Janice McKinley
(Earl) of Riverview; brother, Allan MacDonald of Moncton;
sister-in-law, Sandra MacDonald of Hopewell Hill. He will
also be missed by several nieces, nephews and by all his extended
family and friends.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by his
granddaughter, Emily Rossiter; sisters, Paula,
Catherine, Genevieve Gibbon (Cecil); brothers, Donald, Ranald
and Wallace; sister-in-law Sheila.
Due to COVID there will be no visitation or funeral service
at this time. A Funeral Mass and Celebration of his Life will take
place at a later date. Interment will be in the Holy Ghost
Cemetery, Hopewell Hill, NB in the spring.
Donations to the Holy Ghost Cemetery or charity of
the donor’s choice would be greatly appreciated.
Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral
Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB E4H-3K2
734-2780
www.albertcountyfh,.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of W Allister MacDonald 19342021..
Death notice for the town of: Hopewell Cape, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick