William 'Billy' MacDonald
Lieu de naissance : Glace Bay, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Lieu de décès : SYDNEY, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 10 mai 2012
Peacefully on May 10, 2012, Billy passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Glace Bay, he was the eldest son of the late Alexander and Isabella (Neilson) MacDonald.
Billy was a soldier at the young age of 16 in the Canadian Armed Forces and served in the Second World War. He proudly served in the Canadian Armed Forces until retirement.
Predeceased by his loving wife of 52 years, Florence (Lockman), his brothers, Red and Ralph.
Billy will be missed by his daughters, Heather, Winnipeg, Valerie (Gerry), Winnipeg, Pamela (Murray), Winnipeg, Donna (Gary), Ontario; sons, Rick (JoAnn), British Columbia, Will (Pat) Calgary. His grandchildren, whom he held so very close to his heart, Brendan, Riley, Brooke, Reece and Samantha; and his niece, Donna (Matthew), Winnipeg and great niece, Ayla. He will also be missed by all his extended family
Billy’s wish was to return to Cape Breton and to spend his remaining years with his brother, Ralph and be by the ocean.
Wish granted, we will miss you.
A very special thank you to Bruce from ICU, Cathy from 3A and all the wonderful staff on the An Cala ward. Thank you for your kind and caring ways during this tough time. A special thank you to Puffy ‘Gerald’ Boutilier and his wife, Ruth.
Billy’s wish was to be cremated and service will take place in Winnipeg, Manitoba at a later date.
Donations made be made to the An Cala palliative care.
