David Allan MacDonald - 61, of North Alton, Kings County, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 8, 2009 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Truro and raised in Brookfield, he was a son of the late Allister Cameron and Phyllis Bertha (Blakeney) MacDonald. He had been employed with Nova Scotia Power for over 30 years. He was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed coaching, playing ball and hockey and was a Montreal Canadians fan. David was an avid outdoors person and enjoyed camping, fishing, canoeing and was involved with the Scouting movement for many years. He was a beloved husband and father, and loved his grandchildren dearly. He is survived by his wife, Carol (Smillie); three children, Edward (Jennifer), Toronto, Ontario; Tom (Kimberley), Cardigan, Prince Edward Island; Jennifer (Larry) Fisher, Middle Stewiacke; five grandchildren, Cameron David, Sophie Margaret, Bowie James, Ella Margaret and Aaron Ryan; two brothers, Dannie (Mary), Greenhill; Elwood (Ruth), Alton; a sister, Sheila Archibald (Chuck Stone), Brentwood. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2009 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2009, Archdeacon Lynn Uzans officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, the Canadian Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com