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John Douglas MacDonald
Lieu de naissance : Birch Grove, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de naissance : 19 novembre 1949
Lieu de décès : Glace Bay, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 5 septembre 2010
Doug MacDonald passed into New Life on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010, in the presence of his family at home after a courageous journey with cancer. Throughout his illness Doug was an inspiration to all as he continued to live with good humor and love of life.
Doug died as he lived, gently, with deep faith and trust in God, with great love for Jesus, and with the grace and peace of the Holy Spirit. Though deeply saddened by the loss of a beautiful husband, father, brother, and friend, we are filled with gratitude for his life, and we are better people for having loved him.
Born Nov. 19, 1949, Doug was raised in Birch Grove, a son of the late Pringle and Pearl MacDonald.
Doug was employed for 42 years in the print shop business, with Brodie Print and the Coastal Courier, retiring from Robertson Print Craft in October of 2009 due to ill health. He met many people through the print shop business and loved sharing in their stories and going the "extra mile" for customers.
Doug had a keen interest in genealogy and enjoyed searching the MacDonald and O'Donnell family trees. He will be most remembered for his love and devotion to his wife and children, his quick wit and sense of humour, his gentle nature and life of quiet service to others.
Doug was an active member of Saint Anne's Church and an honorary choir member.
Doug will be missed by his wife of 32 years, Nina; sons, Ian, Brennan and fiancée Ashley of Halifax; and daughter, Lauren, at home; by brothers, Dwight and wife Linda of Saskatchewan, Roy and wife Nancy, Glace Bay, Donnie, Halifax; and sister, Paulette and husband Hugh Snow of Donkin. Also mourning Doug's loss are mother-in-law, Rita O'Donnell; brothers and sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews and his Cursillo Group brothers - Charlie MacDonald, Malcolm MacDonald, Jack Banfield and Rick Alexander.
Doug asked that we thank, for him, the many people who helped our family over the past year - Doug's sister and brothers, sisters and brothers-in-law, especially Ray who was like a brother to Doug, the doctors, nurses, other health professionals and support staff, paramedics, volunteers, pharmacists and technicians, our coworkers, clergy, church and Cursillo communities, neighbours and the many people who prayed for us, and fed us physically, spiritually and emotionally through numerous acts of kindness. We never wondered where God was in our suffering, as we saw and felt God's presence every day through you. We pray your lives will be filled with graces and blessings for your goodness.
Doug wanted us to acknowledge his good friend Charlie who came each day with Eucharist and kept him connected to the world. Your love and devotion went beyond friendship and we are so thankful for you.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation in Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay, Wednesday, Sept 8, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Anne's Church, Main Street at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept 9. The family will be present in the foyer of the church at 9:30 a.m.
In Doug's memory please make donations to the Palliative Care Service, The Cape Breton Cancer Center, or a charity of choice.
Email condolences may be sent to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God"
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He will not be forgotten
“ To the family, I send my deepiest sympathy. I knew Doug when we were students at Donkin-Morien. He was always a gentleman, kind a spoke softly. I left home after graduation, so therefore did not have the pleasure to have met you, his family. May God give you all the strength to deal with the loss of such a wonderful man. ”
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“Dear Nina and family
So sorry to hear of your loss.Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family” -
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“Dear Nina and family,
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We see only with human eyes, but God sees the entire picture. God bless you all.” -
Psalm 116: 15
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones.
As Doug was precious to all who were blessed to know him, so too will his memory remain. May Love keep him forever alive in our hearts. God rest his soul.
Much love & condolenses to all his loved ones in this your time of grief.” -
The Anderson's
“ Dear Nina and family , we are sending our Blessings and sincere sympathy your way . We know that everyone's prayers and your family's deep faith will sustain you through the difficult days to follow. God Bless ”
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“Nina, we wanted to let you know that you and your children are in our thoughts and prayers.
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“My deepest condolences to you Nina & your family..My thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time.”
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“hi nina i am so sorry to read about your loss my prayers are with you and your family”
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“Nina, words cannot express the sadness of hearing of Doug's passing. We knew he was sick and having spoken to you in June when we saw you at the Four for the Lord concert, you were so thankful for the extra time that he was with you,. We know that you have many great memories that will sustain you in the days ahead and know that you will be in our prayers. God bless you all....Evelyn and Leon”
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“Sorry to hear of Doug's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
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My deepest sympathies
“Dearest Nina, family and friends :
It is with a sad heart that I learned of Doug's passing. I have recited a rosary in his honor and will continue to pray for his family, cursillo group and friends. Although I was not priviledged to know Doug, I do know Nina who is one of the kindest and gentlest women I know. Know that I am thinking of you and admire all you are doing, even in your grief, to evangelize our world. My love and prayers to all. God Bless Doug's soul and continue to Bless his family and friends.” -
“Dear Nina:
I was saddened to read of Doug's death. May I express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. He leaves a void that will never be filled. Know that you and yours are very much in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Fr. Neil” -
“Nina, family and friends of Doug,
I would like to extend my sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May you hold on to the many memories and take faith that he will no longer suffer and will be with our Loving God.” -
“I was very saddened to hear of Doug's passing. Wishing you strength during this difficult time. While nothing can take away your pain, please know you are not alone. God bless you.”
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God Bless all of you
“Nina and Family,You are in our thoughts and prayers today.The love you shared with Doug will keep you going on.What a wonderful man he was,knowing this we know he is in the arms of Jesus.God Bless”
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“My sympathy to you Nina,Ian,Brennan and Lauren on your great pain and loss of your father.May Doug rest in the peace of the Lord.He is in my prayers.”
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“Dear Nina and Family: Words cannot convey the message I want to send to you all. I know that Doug is smiling down at you all from his heavenly home ........... may he rest in pace and may we all keep his spirit alive with his memory. Sincere sympathy and prayers are sent to Doug's family.”
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“So sorry to hear about Doug's Passing, thoughts and Prayers with Nina & the family!”
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“Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you.”
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We'll miss you...
“Doug, we'll miss you in so many ways... may you inherit the reward you so richly deserve! Till we meet again...”
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