It is with great sadness that the families of William McDonald (1929 - 2011) of Englee, NL, announce his sudden passing on Sept. 25, 2011 at the age of 82 years. Leaving to mourn sisters Elizabeth Burt, Scarborough, Ontario, Mary (Donald) Brake, Corner Brook, Bernadine (Christopher) Anderson, Vancouver, British Columbia, Maureen (Stanley) Semrau, Victoria, British Columbia; one brother James (Martina) Englee; sister-in-law Ella Burt, Whitby, Ontario, and special friend Bertha Payne, Rocky Harbour, and a large circle of nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Bernard and Margaret McDonald, brothers Tom, George, James, and Joe, sister Joan and wife Mary (Buckles). Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony. A vigil was held at the Roman Catholic Church in Englee at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30 and funeral mass took place on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. with Fr. Devas officiating. Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.