Gordon MacDonald
Lieu de naissance : Baddeck Bay
Lieu de décès : Sydney
Date de décès : 12 février 2014
With saddened hearts, we, the family of Gordon Fraser MacDonald, 77, of Middle River, regret to announce his passing on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Baddeck Bay, he was the son of the late Kenneth Rae 'KR' and Margaret (MacAulay) MacDonald.
Gordon was a member of Middle River United Church. He was a dedicated member of St. Marks Masonic Lodge #35 for 55 years, Philae Shriners (Arm of Gold) and the Royal Order of Jesters. His pride and passion was Midway Motors, where he spent a life long career working with his family. He was charismatic in every aspect of his life, a loyal friend, and a proud community member, who will be missed at many breakfast tables.
Gordon is survived by his loving wife, Brenda (Pottle); son, Bradley (Jennifer) MacDonald and daughter, Megan (Sheldon) MacDonald, both of Baddeck. He was the proud grandfather of Ruby, Hazel, and Kate 'KR', whom he treasured. Gordon is survived by his twin brother, Jackie (Gussie), Baddeck; brother, Bobby (Linda), Middle River; niece and nephews, as well as their growing families; and best friend, Gordon 'Quig' Quigley, Inverness.
He was predeceased by a brother, Murdock Kenneth 'Buster' MacDonald.
Visitation will be take place Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. in the MacAulay Conference Center, Inverary Inn, Baddeck. A funeral service will be held Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, at 2 p.m. in Farquharson Presbyterian Church, Middle River, with Rev. Louis Ihasz officiating. Interment in Middle River Cemetery. A Masonic Service will be held Saturday evening at 7 p.m.
Memorials in Gordon's memory may be made to the Shriners Children Travel Fund, P.O. Box 9050 Station "A" Halifax, N.S., B3K 5M7.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or emailed to sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
"Next time you see a shiny antique car, a freshly mowed field, or a Harley on the open road, think of Gordon."
