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MacDONALD, Anthony Francis "Tony" MacDONALD, Anthony Francis "Tony" - Doctors Brook, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2008, in Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow. Born in Doctors Brook in 1916 to the late Dan A. and Sarah MacDonald, Tony remained in his childhood home until 2003, when he became a resident of Glen Haven. Tony worked on the farm on which he was raised during his youth, later working in construction with Colin R. MacDonald LTD until his retirement. Tony will be remembered as a wonderful uncle and an avid cribbage teacher, whose home was always open to friends and family. Known for living a full and happy life, Tony preferred to spend his free time in his garden or watching the ocean from his back deck. He will be sadly missed by immediate family members, Robert Funke (Janet), New Glasgow, and their daughters Jennifer, Robin (Melvin Gilliam), Jillian and Kathleen; surviving sisters, Elizabeth (Lawrence) MacDonald, Ardness; Ann (Jim Finney), Windsor, Ont., and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by family members, Alexander (Sandy) MacDonald, Dougald MacDonald, Joseph Duncan (Joe) MacDonald, Mary Catherine Funke (Arthur), John Dan MacDonald, Janet Brine (Kenneth), John Allen (Allie) MacDonald and Michael MacDonald. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday in MacIsaac Funeral Home, 61 Pleasant St., Antigonish. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday in St. Margaret of Scotland Church, Arisaig, Rev. Colin MacKinnon presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Glen Haven Manor Bus Fund, Parkinson Society Canada, Maritime Region, or charity of choice. www.MacIsaacs.ca