Wayne MacDonald
Born: May 12th, 1945
Passed in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: August 25th, 2011
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. Wayne MacDonald died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011, at the Northside General Hospital.
He worked at the Shell garage in Sydney Mines for a number of years and was a member of the Sydney Mines Police Force for 18 years.
He is survived by his children, Marlene (Wayne), Anne Lynn (Newfie), Melinda (Brian), Wayne (Edna), Shauna (Reggie), Ilana (Danny) and Wayne Gerard (Megan); his grandchildren, Curtis, Jessica, Natasha, David, Courtney, Sonia, James, Emma, Adam, Matthew, Corey, Amanda and special grandson, Jeffrey and his great-grandchildren, Keigan, Karlee and Marisa. Also surviving are his brothers, Clifford (Madonna) and William ‘Sonny’ (Ellen) and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie (Jessome), his parents, Clifford and Isabel MacDonald and his sister, Marlene Would.
There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will take place Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, at 2 p.m. in St. Pius X Church with Fr. Thomas John officiating.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to d.francis@ns.sympatico.ca.
“A brief moment of darkness,
Was all I really knew.
Before Heaven’s gates,
Came into my view.
I know that you miss me,
But please dry your eyes.
I will always be watching you,
From my home in the sky.”
