JOHN WILLIAM (BILL) MCDONALD

Condolences & Memories (8 entries)

• I met Bill when I worked in Selkirk. He was such a wonderful man! He was always smiling and so jovial. I even played on his team for MTS curling bonspiel! We had quite a few laughs that day! My deepest condolences to the family! - Posted by: Laurance Schmidt (Co worker) on: Feb 11, 2024

• The first time I ever saw Bill he was “up a pole!” He was Arla’s brother and working in the Grahamdale area. We got to know him and always was great to see him and visit! Always had a smile! Condolences to the family from the Gall family! Hugs, Doris. - Posted by: Doris Gall Wegwitz (Friend) on: Dec 26, 2023

• To Shannon, Deryl, Shelly, and David, I was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing, may he rest in peace. To Mrs. McDonald, I have so many wonderful memories of spending time at your home while growing up. I am sure I started knocking on your front door at about age three. Often it was Mr. McDonald who opened the door and with a chuckle would say, come on in stretch. I never got tired of hearing that nickname, or being teased like I was part of the family. I was blessed to have had your both in my life for so many years. Mr. McDonald will be greatly missed and please know that your family is in my thoughts at this difficult time. - Posted by: Connie Kirton (Dempster) (Family friend) on: Dec 24, 2023

• Shelly, Sharon and family I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. I would always have a smile when Bill was around. May your Dad be at rest, Wishing you all find comfort in the days ahead. Sincerely Marilyn - Posted by: Marilyn Ritchie (Beausejour) (Friend) on: Dec 11, 2023

• My Grandpa was a very kind man. I have many wonderful memories going to Lockport in his red car. We would go out with Grandma and my little Brother Brandon and look at the water falls through the canal. We would then go to McDonalds and I would always get a happy meal with orange drink, sometimes they would give me orange juice which always tasted so sour when I was expecting my sweet orange drink. Grandpa always rectified the situation. He was a kind and patient man and I always loved being in his calm presence. He shown me that this type of man exists in this world. He loved to go for his walks, he loved his big comfy chair and sometimes he would let me sit in it, I always felt so high off the ground. My little brother Brandon loved to sit in this big chair with grandpa and would use grandpas belly as a pillow, over the years he lost weight so his tummy wasn’t a pillow anymore but the cuddles always felt the same. I never saw him loose his temper, he always had a smile on his face, and I will miss his contagious laugh. He was a man of not many words but had a full heart. He will be missed. As the tears toll down my face I know he is in a better place now and that will give me comfort. Love you Grandpa. - Posted by: Melissa Bazuniuk (Grand Daughter) on: Dec 09, 2023

• My memories are of a kind man, who loved and supported his family and cherished his wife. Growing up in my early teens, the McDonald home in Elmwood on Cobourg was our place to be, especially on the weekends (most Sundays afternoons). Shannon had "the youngest" parents out of our friendship group of four. I always remember Mr. & Mrs. McDonald doing everything together. Mr. McDonald was always pretty quiet and would just sit back and chuckle, when Mrs. McDonald was giving us gals a talking to about being more lady like! The odd time he would say, you girls should not have done that and shake his head, the whole time with a smile on his face. That is how I will remember him, with a smile on my face. Shannon to you and your entire family, I am so sorry for your loss and may your Dad be at rest, your Mom find comfort in the memories of the life they built together and wishing you all peaceful acceptance in the days ahead. Respectfully, Diane Zarrillo Bohun. - Posted by: Diane Zarrillo Bohun (Family Friend) on: Dec 09, 2023

• Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss, Bill was such a wonderful man and I will miss seeing him in the building. He took such good care of you and I know you will miss him very much. Please take care and God bless you and keep you. Most Sincerely, Joan. - Posted by: Joan Knowles (Friend) on: Dec 09, 2023

• I worked with Bill at MTS out of Selkirk for many years at the beginning of my career. He was always friendly and fatherly to me. I looked forward to being with him on various jobs and enjoyed coffee time in Petersfield. One fond memory I have is his boycotting the restaurant at the Petersfield Hotel restaurant when coffee increased in price from 40 to 60 cents per cup. I’m sure he will be missed by all. - Posted by: Jeff Lane (Coworker ) on: Dec 09, 2023