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William Alexander Francis MacDonald

William Alexander Francis MacDonald

Lieu de naissance : Cape Breton, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de naissance : 16 février 1916

Lieu de décès : Oakvlee, Ontario, Canada
Date de décès : 6 octobre 2011

How well William Alexander Francis MacDonald lived!
Born in Cape Breton, Feb. 16, 1916, Bill passed away peacefully in Oakville on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011.
We have so many wonderful memories of this special man, but many of us will remember him best with his ukulele in his hand and a twinkle in his eye, leading family and friends in a sing song. He was a wonderful poet and song writer, and wrote a love poem for his wife Marion, every anniversary.
He ‘shot his age’ several times playing golf throughout his 80s and early 90s, and he never ever lost his sense of curiosity and wonder.
Bill loved music and people and laughter ... but most of all, Bill loved Marion, his wife of 70 years. Theirs was a true love match, right to the very last day when she sat at his bedside and he patted and stroked her hand in a communication that didn’t need words.
Bill began his career with the Bank of Nova Scotia, but this was interrupted by the Second World War. Bill served overseas for five years with the Cape Breton Highlanders rising to the rank of Captain. He spent the majority of his working life as the Coca Cola bottler in Moncton, N.B. After the business sold, Bill joined London Life, selling annuities and insurance well into his 70s.
Bill is survived by his wife, Marion (Buck); his brother, Bruce McDonald; his three children, Jean Wright (Peter), Bruce MacDonald (Dianne) and Alice Court (David); seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Bill often said to us, “Be careful how you live, you may be the only bible some people ever read”. We are all fortunate to have had the opportunity to read Bill’s life.
There was a family celebration of Bill’s life Oct. 9 at the home of Tim and Alice Wilson, granddaughter.
Bill will be cremated and his memorial service and interment will take place in Moncton, N.B. at a later time.
Donations may be made in Bills Honour to the charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be offered at www.oakviewfuneral.ca.


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