MACDONALD, HOWARD NEIL The passing of Howard Neil MacDonald of Hanwell, NB, husband of Marvella (Hunter) MacDonald of Middle Hainesville, NB, occurred on Monday, September 7th, 2009 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born on March 17th, 1952 in Millville, NB, he was the son of Dean "Jim" and Muriel (Wright) MacDonald of Tracyville, NB. Howard was a carpenter for Lud-San Enterprise. Howard is survived by his daughters, Tammy MacDonald of Harvey, NB and Dianna MacDonald of Fredericton, NB; son, Shaen MacDonald of Middle Hainesville, NB; grandchildren, Jonathan and Alyssa Long; sister, Kimberley Murray (Todd) of Central Blissville, NB; brothers, Dean MacDonald of Browns Flat, NB, Clair MacDonald (Juanita) of Tracy, NB and Ian MacDonald of Fredericton Junction, NB; sister-in-law, Karen MacDonald of Public Landing, NB; aunts, uncles, cousins, several nieces and nephews. Howard was predeceased by an infant brother, Roger MacDonald. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive on Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A Funeral Service will take place at York Funeral Home's T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel on Thursday at 11 am with Rev. George Feensta officiating. Interment will take place in Staples Settlement Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com