Obituary of Charles Reginald MacDonald

MacDonald, Charles Reginald; age 96; South Lochaber passed away peacefully with his niece, Mary by his side at St. Martha's Regional Hospital on Sunday, November 26th, 2017. Born in South Lochaber on July 1, 1921; he was the son of the late William and Ellen (Cooper) MacDonald. Reg will be remembered as a kind and gentle man who always had something witty to say. He was a man of great faith and a member of St. Patrick's Parish, Lochaber, his entire life. Reg along with his brother, Francis, ran a dairy and beef farm and harvested Christmas trees. They always appreciated the help they received from their many special nephews and wonderful neighbors during the hay making season. Reg owned and operated his own gravel truck, working for the Dept. of Transportation. For several years, he was a school bus driver up until his retirement. He is survived by his sister-in-law Sylina MacDonald, niece Mary (James) Long, Salmon River Lake; and their children Michael (Joel), Shelley (Jeremy), James (Lexie), Shawn and Eric; as well as his great-grandniece, Ada Frances, who brought a smile to his face when she came to visit. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers Robert (Helen), Joseph (Mabel), Gerald (Mary) and Francis; as well as his niece Monica. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 pm Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in MacIsaac Funeral Home, 61 Pleasant St., Antigonish. Funeral Mass 11:00 am Thursday, November 30, 2017 in St. Patrick's Church, Lochaber; Rev. Alphonsus I.K. Iwuji officiating, assisted by Rev. Daniel MacDonald. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations in his memory can be made to St. Patrick’s Cemetery Fund, Lochaber. www.MacIsaacs.ca