Quick Search

Ernest MacDonald

Ernest MacDonald

It is with great sadness that we, the family of Ernest MacDonald announce his sudden passing on June 5, 2018
He was the son of the late Ernest Coady MacDonald and Margaret Anne O’Rourke
Ernest was a member of the Black Watch, and the Royal Canadian Artillery. Ernest worked hard for local hospitals, loved his Maple Leafs, playing baseball and was passionate about darts. He was a long-time member of Club 55 and the Pensioner’s Club, where he cultivated many friendships. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and reveling in their many successes. This gave him tremendous joy!
He is survived by his wife, his best friend of 62 years and life partner, Ella MacDonald (Chipman); his daughter, Donna (Douglas) Ormond; and his sons, Ernest (Karen) and Jim (Angela). Also survived by his five grandchildren, Geoffrey, Janelle, Amanda, Darrell and Justin, and three great-grandchildren, Hailey, Grayson and Peyton. He leaves behind his now sole-surviving sibling, Jim O’Rourke (Cathy) and their children, Krista Sullivan and Sean; and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his adopted father, Jim O’Rourke; his sisters, Margaret Scott MacDonald and Marilyn Roach (Bourson); his brothers, Darrell O’Rourke, Donnie and Lorne Roach.
Visitation for Ernest will take place Monday, June 11, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Chant’s Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney.
A celebration of his life will take place the following day, Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel. Rev. Sheldon Chant to officiate.
The family is heartbroken at this loss but in lieu of flowers, we would appreciate donations to be made to the Heart and Stroke foundation.
Messages and memorials may be directed to www.chantfuneralhome.ca.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home.


Condolences

 

Funeral home(s)

ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLISHED IN

Tribute

Local Services

John D. Steele’s & Sons LTD. Monument Manufacturers
902-794-2713
Website

Thoms Flowers
902-849-8989
Website

Leave a condolence

comments powered by Disqus

Quick Search

Place an Obituary

MEMORIAL WEBSITE

Create a Memorial Website