MacDONALD, KENNETH - It is with great sadness the family of Kenneth Roy MacDonald announces his passing on May 30,2014. Ken was a proud "Saint Johner" born on January 5,1941 to the late Jeremiah and Patricia (Matson) MacDonald. He was also the loving husband of the late Diane Farrell. Kenny was a strong, hardworking, loving family man who brought great joy to his four daughters, fourteen grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He spent many years having great adventures with them. He devoted 30 years to the Saint John Fire Department, retiring as Captain in 1996. For him, his fellow firefighters were his second family, sharing many, memorable moments. Kenny is survived by his daughters, Patty Welling, Tammy Ellefsen, Laura MacDonald, and Marley Hodder. Also survived by his grandchildren, Aimee, Ryan, Pierre, Heidi, C.J., Kayla, Courtney, Celeste, Kelsy, Carley, Ayjay, Megan, Alexander, and Laura; his great grandchildren, Jaelyn, Dayne, Livia, and Jorden,; and his brothers, Clarence "Sonny", Alexander "Sandy", Dennis, Peter, and Timothy, and extended family. Kenny was predeceased by his brother Gordon and his sister Phyllis. There is not a person who met Kenny who wasn't touched by him in some way. He will be fondly remembered as a hero; a legend, and will be dearly missed.
Arrangements are entrusted to Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road (506-646-2424) with visitation Tuesday from 6 to 8pm and on Wednesday from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2014 from Fundy Funeral Home Chapel at 10am, followed immediately by a reception. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorial donations in Kenny's honor may be made to: The ALS Society of N.B., P.O. Box 295, Moncton, N.B. E1C 8K9 506-532-5786 website: www.alsnb.ca, or Bobby's Hospice, 385 Dufferin Row, Saint John, N.B. E2M 2J9, 506-632-5593 website: www.hospicesj.ca