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Died peacefully April 28, 2001 in the QEII Hospital, Halifax, Nova Scotia, at the age of 86, with his family by his side. Born in Greenfield, Ontario, he was the son of the late Alexander K. ("AK") MacDonald and Agnes MacDonald. John served overseas as a Flying Officer in the 2nd World War and was employed for 30 years by Texaco Canada at their Montreal refinery, until his retirement as plant foremen in 1978. Following his retirement, John lived in Victoria, Vancouver, Mississauga and since 1985 in Bedford, N.S. John will be fondly remembered for his strength of character and unwavering devotion to family. He had a special ability to put all situations in perspective through his insightful use of anecdotes, stories, wit and good humour. He will be sadly missed by his daughters Colleen (Dave) Berridge, Bedford, N.S., Donna MacDonald, Toronto, Ont., and Heather MacDonald (Bob Patient), Mississauga, Ont., by his sisters Margaret Roblin and Bernice McDonald, both of Ottawa, Ont. and granddaughters Laura Berridge and Allison Berridge, of Bedford, N.S.; sister-in-law Jean Steward (Bob Marentette), Glen Roy, Ont., and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Mary MacMillan; brothers Donald, Lloyd and Ted; and sisters Ruth MacDonald and Theresa Kennedy. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Munro and Morris Funeral Home, 114 Main Street S., Alexandria, Ont., on Sunday, May 13, 7 - 9 p.m. Memorial Mass will be held in St. Raphael's Roman Catholic Church, St. Raphael, Ont. at 10 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2001. Interment to follow in Parish Cemetery. those wishing may make a memorial donation to the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association. Ottawa Citizen, May 05, 2001