Obituary of Lewis Campbell MacDonald

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lewis Campbell MacDonald (Lewie the Painter), Of Clydesdale, Antigonish County, announce his passing on December 10th, 2017in The VG Hospital, Halifax. Born in Antigonish on August 18th, 1928 to the late James and Jessie (MacCrae) MacDonald. Lewis was predeceased by the love of his life Lois (Conway) 2006 after 52 years of marriage and daughter Barbara Anne (1960), his brothers James, Joseph and William his sisters Sara, Mary, Roberta, Gertie and Teresa. Lewis is survived by his sister Jessie (Sears) and his sister-in-law Nan (William). He leaves behind his three children Paul (Mary Anne Moore) Teresa (late Fred Viau) and Catherine Anne (Gregory MacDonald) and 60 nieces and nephews who are heartbroken at the loss. Lewie was an exceptional hockey player and avid outdoorsman, a master painter, ball room dancer, fly fisherman, BBQ’er extraordinaire, and a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces. As to our father’s wishes there will be no viewing. Please come join us for a Funeral Mass at St. Ninian’s Cathedral, 11:00am on Saturday December 16th, 2017 reception to follow. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to an animal rescue of your choice. www.MacIsaacs.ca