The death of John Daniel 'Dan' MacDonald, 78, of Springhill, occurred suddenly at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Monday, July 4, 2016 after a brief illness. Born in Springhill, Dan was a son of the late Jack and Kathleen (O'Rourke) MacDonald.
Dan joined the Militia as a teenager having
served for over ten years. In grade twelve, he left school to start
work in the pay office at The Cumberland Railway and Coal Company,
then after the mine closed, he moved to CNR as a station agent.
Following CNR, he started a position with Correctional Services Canada
where he would remain for thirty years until his retirement in
1996.
Dan enjoyed playing in the Old Timer's Hockey League with the Snowbirds. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman and took great pride in his gardens. Dan enjoyed a good game of cards and trips to Bangor, the casino and the harness races with Eleanor.
Dan was a strong family man. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and they always knew that if a ride was ever needed, they could always call on Gramp.
He will be deeply missed by his wife of fifty-five years, Eleanor (nee Black), of Springhill; sons, Tim (Cindy) of Mapleton and Andrew (Susan) of River Philip; six grandchildren, Sonya, Nick, Moya and Connor MacDonald, Nicholas (Stephanie) and Brendan White; a special aunt, Donna, as well as many cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of A.H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill (902-597-2361) from where a time of public visitation will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2016 from 6-8 pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 2 pm. Rev. Wayne McCarther officiating. Interment to follow in the Leamington Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Dan's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, The Kidney Foundation of Canada or the ICU of the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Dan's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A.H. Brown Funeral Home Facebook Page.