WAYNE L. MACDONALD

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WAYNE L. MACDONALD September 15, 1936 October 6, 2013 Surrounded by his family, Wayne MacDonald passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2013. Wayne leaves behind his beloved wife of 52 years, Lynn MacDonald (nee Hunter); his children Jeffrey MacDonald (Lorraine) and Susan Deleau (Serge); his grandchildren Matthew (Susan), Jaimi (Susan), Victoria (Jeffrey), and Luc (Susan); his eldest brother, Jack MacDonald; his sisters-in-law Sylvia Bedwell, Janet Banks, and Carol Beitzel (William); and numerous nieces and nephews. Wayne was predeceased by his mother (Elsie MacDonald, 1940), his father (John Ewart MacDonald, 1968), his stepmother (Nellie MacDonald, 1976), his brother (Cameron MacDonald, 1990), and his grandson (Michael MacDonald, 1994). Wayne was born in 1936 in the Municipality of Silver Creek. After Wayne's mother died in 1940, the family moved to Winnipeg. Wayne graduated from Glenlawn Collegiate and completed Red River Community College's Business Administration Program. In the 1950s, Wayne began his long career as an accountant in the grain industry. Wayne enjoyed spending time with his many friends and acquaintances. He often left the house or cottage on an errand and appeared hours later after encounters with friends, neighbours, and even strangers. He was our "social butterfly"! In the 1960s, Wayne and other relatives became owners of Macdonald Shoe Store on Main Street. Wayne and his brother Jack became sole owners in the 1970s until Wayne sold his interest to Jack in 1982. The happiest times of Wayne's life were spent with his family - his family WAS his life. To his children, Wayne was a beloved and loving father. Even waiting for him to come home and seeing him walk in the door with his briefcase and wearing his fedora was a happy event for Jeffrey and Susan as well as for his treasured dogs. Whether he was walking the dogs with Jeffrey (and justifying his bizarre love of Detroit's sports teams) or letting Susan put bows in the (thinning grey) hair of her "Tigger," time spent with Dad was never boring and was always cherished. Vacations with the family were special and included renting cottages at Victoria Beach or going on camping trips. In 1977 Wayne and Lynn bought the cottage at 118 Centre Avenue in Victoria Beach and for the next 25 years it became the focus of family holidays. Wayne retired from work in 1993 and began his most important careeras a grandfather. Wayne's grandchildren were a huge part of his life and he loved them all passionately. Whether he was dressing as Santa Claus at Christmas, insisting that the grandchildren try his porridge or fluffy eggs for breakfast, or driving a station wagon filled with toys purchased at garage sales, Wayne's love for his grandchildren and his pride as a father and grandfather always shone. Wayne enjoyed watching sporting events and was a devoted fan of the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings and also of whatever activity in which his grandchildren were participating. The love of Wayne's life was his wife, Lynn. Married for over 52 years, the couple shared a special bond. No matter what was happening, each of them was the other's "my love always." Wayne's family gratefully thanks the staff of the Golden West Centennial Lodge where Wayne spent the last months of his life. The care and love he found there helped ease the burden of his illnesses and provided him with comfort and fun! The people at Golden West became his second family. In accordance with Wayne's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family funeral service will be held on Thanksgiving Day. Donations in Wayne's memory may be made to the Recreation Division of the Salvation Army Golden West Centennial Lodge, 811 School Road, Winnipeg, MB, R2Y 0S8. I love you! Me too you! MLA! For online condolences, more information or to light a memorial candle please log onto www.mosaicfunerals.ca 1839 Inkster Blvd. 1006 Nairn Ave. (204) 275-5555

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 12, 2013