MacDonald, John Allan – The peaceful passing of John Allan MacDonald occurred in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro on June 6, 2022 after a lengthy battle with Interstitial Lung Disease.
Born in Petrolia, ON, the third of four sons born to the late Roger and Marion (Ramey) MacDonald of Bridgewater. His father being a career soldier didn’t meet John until 1946 when he was discharged from the army and the family moved to Spryfield.
John graduated from Halifax West High School then he trained at Halifax Vocational School to become an Industrial Electrician, graduating in 1964. He practiced his trade in Halifax until 1972 when he moved to New Brunswick changed careers becoming a salesman until 1987 with Martin Black when he joined the firm of Sanctions. Here he sold road construction equipment until 2001 when he had to take early retirement due to health reasons.
John had a great sense of humor, may never have lost his temper but couldn’t tolerate incompetence, could talk about anything and everything, often said he knew everything and what he didn’t know was not worth knowing, loved meeting people and no one was a stranger. He had many interests and hobbies, loved camping (in a motor home), old cars, trucks and trains, covered bridges, and he built and flew model airplanes.
The first year of his illness he built and ran an N gauge railroad making all the buildings, scenery, etc. by hand but his greatest obsession was computers +++.
He was very grateful that at the age of 63 he became a friend of Bill W. and Dr. Bob.
He was predeceased by his parents, Roger and Marion; his wife, Sharon Ashton; brother, David and sister-in-law, Margo.
He is survived by his wife, Ann (Fisher)(Ferris) MacDonald; brothers, James (Helen), Gary (Marylyn); five nephews and one niece; Sharon’s family, Cathy (Tim) Chapman; granddaughter, Christine (Warren Randall); grandson, Matthew (Gillian McEachern); three great-granddaughters; special family friends, Charlotte Smith and family; and Ann’s children, Gail and Jamie and their families.
The family extends deepest thanks to Dr. M. Cussen and staff at Hants Shore Medical Centre, Dr. Fahim, Respirologist, NS Continuing Care, VON home care and the very special team of palliative care and MAID in Colchester East Hants Health Centre. A special mention and many thanks to our neighbors on Kel Ry Drive.
As per John’s wishes, cremation will take place under the care of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit and an informal Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 2-4 p.m in the Stewiacke Legion on George Street, Stewiacke.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.
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