Obituary
Please share a memory of Donald to include in a keepsake book for family and friends.
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
Visitation Information Visitation
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Visitation Time
2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
Visitation Location
Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, 724 Granville St., Port Hawkesbury
Service Information Service Date
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Service Time
10 a.m.
Service Location
St. Joseph Roman Cathoilc Church, Port Hawkesbury
Burial Information Burial Date
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Burial Time
Following the Funeral Mass
Burial Location
St. Joseph Parish Cemetery, Port Hawkesbury
Read More
A Memorial Tree was planted for Donald
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Dennis Haverstock Funeral Homes
Services for Donald MacDonald
Plant a tree in memory of Donald
Events