With heavy hearts, the family of David Glenn MacDonald, formerly from New Glasgow NS, Saint John NB and most recently Monrovia, Liberia, Africa announce his passing.
Born in New Glasgow, NS, he is a son of Charlotte (Sangster) MacDonald and the late Robert MacDonald.
David went to be with his Lord on Dec 24th 2013 unexpectedly while on his Christmas holiday hiking Mount Kenya in the Kenya National Park. He was living his dreams and following God’s will for his life. He was employed with the Hilton Saint John as Director of Finance for 26 years. In Saint John, he met the love of his life Carol Nodwell. They were married for 15 years until sadly Carol lost her battle with heart disease in 2003. David had a heart for missions and specifically Africa. His dream was fulfilled when Franklin Graham’s Samaritans Purse hired him in 2011. David worked in Akuem, South Sudan and Monrovia, Liberia as Program Manager-Finance. He was a man of integrity, a leader and took a genuine interest in the people he met. He loved God with all his heart and desired to serve Him in every way possible, sharing that love with those around him at all times. He was a true friend, wonderful loving son, brother, cousin and uncle. He will be truly missed in our lives.
Along with his mother Charlotte MacDonald, New Glasgow, NS, he is also survived by his sisters Joanne Courtney (Peter), Airdrie, AB, Joy Feltmate (Barry), Lower Sackville, NS and Heather Sangster (Joey), Didsbury, AB; brother Tim MacDonald (Michelle), Airdrie, AB; nieces and nephews Joshua Sangster, Laura Sangster, Megan Sangster, Didsbury, AB; Jordan Feltmate, and Rachel Feltmate, Lower Sackville, NS; Danica MacDonald and Craig MacDonald, Airdrie, AB, as well as, many more cousins, aunts and uncles.
A beautiful home going service was held Wednesday, January 8, 2014 from Calvary Temple, Saint John, NB.
Donations in David’s memory can be made to Samaritans Purse – earmarked in memory of David MacDonald (by phone: 1-800-663-6500 or mail: 20 Hopewell Way NE, Calgary, AB T3J 5H5), Saint John Boys/Girls Club or The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
To sign the guestbook or to send a message of condolence please visit www.fundyfuneralhome.com