Age 77 years of Outer Cove, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the Health Sciences Centre after a lengthy illness. He was born on March 17, 1940 to Luke and Annie McDonald. Brian worked for 40 years at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital. He was an avid golfer and a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus. He married Mary Gaultois on September 20, 1969 and they had four children Sherry (married to John Whalen), Aaron (married to Devin McDonald), Alanna (married to James Earle) and Kathryn (engaged to Anil Imbulgoda, deceased). He was preceded in death by his parents Luke and Annie McDonald; brothers Cyril, Dave (Mary), Kevin (Marg) and Brendan (Mimi); sisters Joan, Shirley, Mary (Cyril Reynolds) and Hazel (Paddy Power). Brian is survived by his wife Mary; his children; three granddaughters Kristen Whittle, Grace Whittle and Delia Earle; his siblings Leo McDonald (Chris McDonald), Audrey Knodell (Bob Knodell) and Joyce Solkov (Marvin Solkov, deceased), as well as many close friends and relatives. Special thanks to the staff of 4 North A at the Health Sciences Centre. Cremation has taken place. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Friday from 2-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Teresa's Church. Inurnment to follow at St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery. Memorials or donations may be made in his memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (www.llscanada.org).