George MacDonald
Born In: Dominion
Passed on: April 3rd, 2013
George MacDonald, age 65 of Shaft Street, Glace Bay, passed away on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013 at his residence.
Born in Dominion, he was the son of the late David 'Casey' and Bessie Louise (Boutilier) MacDonald.
George was once employed at the Heavy Water Plant, Broughton Mine and for a short time with the Town of Glace Bay. He was a member of St. Mary's Anglican Church, Glace Bay. George loved to drive out to Christ Church, South Head Anglican Church where he would volunteer his time doing repairs to the church, painting or what ever odd jobs he was called on to do.
He enjoyed collecting antiques, memorabilia from the animated movie, 'Cars', watching the Simpsons, gardening as well as taking trips around the Cabot Trail with the love of his life and best friend of 30 years, his wife, Rosanna 'Rosie' (McNeil) MacDonald. He was an avid animal lover and he will be sadly missed by his dog, Tyson. George was blessed with a heart of gold and a great sense of humour.
Besides his wife, Rosie, George is survived by four daughters, Yvonne (Stephen), Mary 'Pipi', Natasha (Mark), Crystal 'his pride and joy'; five sons, George (Marilyn), Dougie (Florence), Casey (Anita), Kevin (Sarah), Mark; four brothers, David (Joann), Gary, Bobby and Joe Boutilier; three sisters, Joanne (Mike), Shirley (Ivan), Bev (Ronnie), ten grandchildren; special friend, Freddie Peach; mother-in-law, Anna McNeil and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, George was predeceased by a sister, Florence 'Fritz' and a brother, Kevin.
Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral service officiated by Rev. Vernon Reid is Monday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Cremation to follow.
As an expression of sympathy for George, memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Nova Scotia Diabetic Association.
Online condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
