MACDONALD, Donald Joseph “Donnie”

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Donnie Macdonald of Port Hood, aged 85, on Monday, May 9, 2022. Donnie passed away peacefully at Inverness Memorial Consolidated Hospital with his loving wife and daughter by his side. He was a son of the late Isabel (Macisaac) and Angus Willie Macdonald. Donnie leaves behind his treasured and devoted wife of 50 years,

Annie Mae Macdonald, and his cherished daughter, Melanie Macdonald, both of Port Hood. He is also survived by his sisters, M.C. (late Russell) Pellerin of Antigonish, Gerry (late Harold) Avery of Dartmouth; brother John Dalton (Linda) Macdonald of Lawrencetown; many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; as well as dear friends, cousins and neighbours. Donnie was predeceased by his son and best friend, Glen Macdonald; brother Sandy (Rose) Macdonald of Niagara Falls; and sister Virgie (late Don) Avery of Halifax. Visitation will be held at Port Hood and Area Resting Place on Friday, May

13 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 14 in St. Peter’s Parish Church, Port Hood (and

livestreamed on the Saint Peter’s Parish Facebook and Youtube accounts) with Fr. Joby Augustin officiating.

Burial in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers,

the family asks that donations be made in Donnie’s memory to Diabetes Canada, the St. Peter’s Parish Cemetery Fund (Port Hood), or a charity of your choice. The full obituary for Donnie Macdonald can be found at www.invernessfuneralhome. where online condolences may be shared with the family.