Karl’s Obituary
MacDonald, Karl Gregory – Age 73 of Middleton, Annapolis Co., passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 9, 2022, in Heart of the Valley Long Term Care Centre, Middleton. Born September 3, 1948 in Middleton, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Patricia (Lightfoot) MacDonald, Melvern Square. He was the oldest of five children. In his earlier years, Karl spent a brief time in the R.C.A.F. He enjoyed sports, participating in hockey and baseball.
Karl is survived by brothers, Christopher (Karen), Nanaimo, BC; Anthony (Karen Marr-recently deceased), Edmonton, AB; sisters, Jocelyn (Todd) Cormier, Moncton, NB; Darlene (Randy) Fitch, Selfridge Corner, NS. Nephews, Steven Allen (Children: Mattea and Ben Allen), Moncton, NB; Lucas Fitch (Jan Hilber), Toronto, ON, Evan Fitch (Mikayla Fitch and their son Gunnar), Chatham, ON, Dustin Fitch (Tyler Boucher), Musquodoboit Harbour, NS; Sean MacDonald, Nanaimo, BC, niece, Leah MacDonald, Nanaimo, BC.
He was predeceased by grandparents, Percy and Margaret (Morse) Lightfoot, Melvern Square, and Wilfred and Laura (Mahoney) MacDonald, Bartibog Bridge, NB.
Karl struggled with mental illness over the course of his life. Now his struggles are over, and he is finally at peace.
Special thanks to staff of ARC, Bridgetown, NS, and Heart of the Valley Long Term Care for their loving kindness and care. As well, special mention to Karl’s aunt, Marg Brown, for her unwavering faith, love, and support over the past 50 plus years. She never gave up on Karl; she always had his back. He loved her so.
A graveside service will be held at 11a.m. Thursday, August 18, 2022 in Church Grove Cemetery, Melvern Square. Rev. Libby Amirault officiating.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., Middleton toll free: 1-855-825-3448. Memorial donations may be made to Church Grove Cemetery, Melvern Square or to Canadian Mental Health Association, Nova Scotia Division. The online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Karl Gregory MacDonald 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Middleton, Province: Nova Scotia