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Janet Veitch donated to The Naomi Society
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
To Penny and the family of Martin MacDonald
Sending you belated but sincere condolences on Martin's passing. He was truly a fine gentleman and passionate educator - and piper, of course. Our paths crossed often, in schools, at Highland Society meetings or on "the Field." He was a very caring and giving individual. Do take care at this difficult time. Thinking of you. Janet and Paul Veitch
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judy Donovan Whitty posted a condolence
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Dear Penny and family and the many, many friends of dear Martin MacDonald!
I just found out today (Easter Sunday April 20th) that Martin died in March; I had written a long winded letter to him in Feb. not realizing how ill he was so hopefully it was amusing and not annoying. Martin was such a unique person who had impact in many areas of life including my own - he was my "boss" one summer I was exec. dir. of Naomi Society = fantastic. Then he was my principal at Braemore & when a parent wanted me scolded or worse because we did a bit of a Hallowe'en theme in class, Martin way-laid them and assured them no evil was being taught! His letter of support I will never forget...on top of all that wonderful personality he was musical and thoughtful and kind...may all those good memories of a life well lived and his energy/spirit be of comfort during those lonesome moments. Our very best to you and your family...holding you in my heart, Judy (Donovan Whitty) - and Doug Whitty - colleagues in education; Charlottetown PEI since 2000.
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Lorna posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2025
Dear Penny and Family,
My sympathy to all of you. Martin was a positive person, and motivator in his many roles as an educator, volunteer, and band member of the Antigonish Highland Society Pipe Band.
I got to know Martin when I played with the AHS in the early 2000s. Martin's enthusiasm for piping, our Scottish culture, and contributing to the Antigonish Highland Games Society was contagious. When AHS started coming to Pictou County to practice here in Pictou as we also had members from Truro and the surrounding area, Martin and Gerald Mac Donald would load up the vehicles in Antigonish and come here for practices, then we took our turns heading to Antigonish for practices in his hometown. We had wonderful conversations about Scottish culture, his love of his career and his students as a teacher, his family, and local and global situations or news. Martin was a motivator and a wonderful bandmate with our youth, encouraging them in their contributions to the band, competitions, and outside band life, whether in sports, music, or volunteering. My thoughts are with you all. Take Care.
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Trina Davenport posted a condolence
Friday, March 14, 2025
Dear Penny and family,
I was very saddened to hear of Martin's passing. What a positive influence he was; he will be missed. My thoughts are with you all.
Trina Davenport
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Olga Gladkikh posted a condolence
Thursday, March 13, 2025
My condolences to the MacDonald family. May the memories you shared together bring you comfort.
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Sean Layden posted a condolence
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Dear Jeff and Family.
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Please accept my sympathies.
Sincerely, Sean Layden ( Dartmouth).
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Maria van Vonderen posted a condolence
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Sending my deepest condolences. I will always remember Martin as a kind and gentle soul. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
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Carleton & Joan MacNeil posted a condolence
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Dear Penny and family:
We were saddened to hear of Martin’s passing and are sending our sincerest condolences to you all. Know we will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all. RIP Martin.
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Yvette Muise posted a condolence
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Sincerest condolences to Penny and Family on the loss of your beloved Martin. I share and understand your grief. Be strong. Stay blest. Martin and Mike are our special angels in heaven. God bless.
Much love and blessings.
Yvette Muise
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Dorothy Boone posted a condolence
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Penny, I was so sorry to hear of Martin’s passing. Sending deepest condolences and love to you and your family.
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Laura MacDonald donated to St Ninian Parish Conference, St Vincent De Paul Society
Saturday, March 8, 2025
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Lynda MacLellan posted a condolence
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Dear Penny and family,
Doug and I just this morning learned of Martin’s passing. We are so very sorry, and send our heartfelt sympathy. Such a kind and gentle man! Thinking of you……
Lynda MacLellan
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Brenda Rose posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2025
Penny (and family), I am only just now learning of Martin's passing and I can't begin to tell you how shocked and how sorry I am at his passing. He was a lovely man, you were a wonderful couple, and your family and the community will miss him greatly. I am so, so sorry.
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Liz Macdonald posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2025
Thinking of you all and sending love. Martin was a wonderful person and I have many happy memories of him during our childhood summers spent at the beach with all the cousins, aunts and uncles. He will be deeply missed. Elizabeth
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Judy Briand posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2025
Dear Family,
John & I were so saddened to learn that Martin has passed away. It is a great loss to the community he served so well, to his colleagues who thought so highly of him and most of all for his loving family. May it help to know that others are thinking of you as you mourn the loss of a life so well lived! RIP, Martin.
Sincere sympathy,
John & Judy
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Jennifer (Sers) Borden posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2025
Penny, Jeff, Laura, Lisa, and Patricia,
I have so many fond memories of time spent in your home with Jennifer. You and Martin always had room for one more and there were a lot of lively games of Trivial Pursuit. Martin always had a laugh or two for us. My condolences to you all on your loss. Thinking of you and sending hugs.
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Edward Langille posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2025
To dear Penny and to all the 'Tuloch' MacDonalds, I wish to express my heartfelt condolences.
It's seems like just a short while ago that you and Martin came to me in Sherbrooke with Anne Stone. I am glad that we have those memories, and many others. They comfort us .
Yours faithfully,
Edward M. Langille
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Alice Mattie posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Dear Family of Martin:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Martin was a great friend of us all at Tracadie Consolidated School!
He sure did a lot to help others. His obituary is very well written.
God Bless You All.
Sincerely,
Alice Mattie
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Susan Martin OBrien posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2025
To Penny and the MacDonald family, my deepest condolences on Martin’s passing. I had the privilege of working with Martin for two years at the Department of Education. Together we forged a successful path for the young readers of Nova Scotia through the first years of Active Young Readers. Martin was always thoughtful and kind, willing to take on various jobs and provided much support to the teachers of Nova Scotia. He was the epitome of a gentleman. An absolute pleasure to work alongside.
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Toni Rovers posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Throughout his educational career and retirement, Martin's influence was appreciated by many people. My deepest condolences to all his family.
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Yvonne posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2025
My deepest Condolences to you Penny and all the family, I always enjoyed playing duplicate
Bridge with Martin, and he always helped me to try and improve my game , he will certainly be missed at the club! He was a person with many accomplishments!
Hugs to all his family, Yvonne
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Walter and Bernadette Chambers posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Farewell my good friend. I will miss our long discussions into the wee hours of the night and our time spent together. Penny, Laura, Jeff, Lisa and Patricia - Bernadette and I send our condolences to each of you, and to his family. God Bless. Bernadette and Walter Chambers
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Louise Myette posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2025
My sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers to all of Martin’s family and friends, Louise
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Céline and Denis posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Our deepest condolences to the MacDonald family. Martin will stay in our hearts forever. We cherish our last time together, last summer, when he played bagpipes accompagnied by Louis with his violon. This was a pure moment of grace. Sincerely, Céline and Denis.
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John David MacIsaac posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
My condolances to Penny and the MAcDonald family. He will be missed by many, He promised he would always help our at election time. Now he can work that other side for us.
Kindly
John David MacIsaac
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Bud posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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MacDonald family
On behalf of the family please accept our most heartfelt condolences on the passing of Martin.
A tremendous educator and person. He always extended his hand in friendship to his students and parents alike. He will never be forgotten.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Buddy, Liz Mosher & family
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Sue O'Brien posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
To Penny, Jeff. Laura. Lisa, Patricia and families.
On behalf or the C.A.R.E. committee of St. Ninian's Parish (Canadians Accepting Refugees Everywhere), I extend our deepest condolences to you all.
Martin shared his leadership skills in his role as Chair, providing a clear focus to the committee; he generously shared his time, welcoming and offering friendship, support and compassion by actively assisting our newcomers in their settlement process.
He will be dearly missed by the committee members and newcomers, all of whom will remember the impact he made in his work. As one newcomer stated "Martin was my first friend".
Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time,
Sue O'Brien, for the committee.
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John and Frances Corsten posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Penny and family, we are so sorry to hear Martin passed away. John and I always enjoyed him at the bridge club. He was always a very kind and patient, a true gentleman .May he rest in peace!
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Nicky Callaghan posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Penny and family
My deepest condolences to you and yours.
Nicky
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Betty MacNeil posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Penny and family: Sincere sympathy to you and children on the passing of Martin. He did wonderful compassionate work for the St Vincent de Paul Society as well as you by his side.Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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Isabelle et Patrick posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
À Jeff, Brigitte et leurs enfants, nos pensées sont avec vous en ces moments difficiles, nos sincères condoléances. Isabelle et Patrick
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Dave & Marianne Austen posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
We are sorry to hear of Martins passing, We are visiting in the U.S.but wish to extend condolences to Penny and their family.
Sincerely Dave & Marianne Austen
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Kevin Goss posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Martin and Penny opened their home to me often during my time in Antigonish. They were always kind to the numerous friends brought home by their wonderful kids. I have many fond memories of Martin and Penny's kindness. Rest well, good sir.
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Lorraine MacPherson posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
PENNY I am truly sorry to here Martin is gone so quickly. I am in the USA taking care of my sister who has rwo compression fractures in her back. I am sorry I will not be able to attend the visitation. Martin supported me a lit throughout my teaching career. God Bless the family.
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Heather Dunbar posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Martin's passing. He was such a lovely man. My sincere condolences to you all.
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Nancy MacLean posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Sincere sympathy to the MacDonald family especially Jeff and Flora Ann.
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Ann Cooke posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Dear Penny and family:
I makes me sad to read of Martin’s recent passing. I know he shared a passion for education with Wally and they both worked hard to offer the best to Antigonish students. His love for his Scottish heritage and especially for the sublime music of the bagpipes was also evident. But above all, his love for you, Penny, and your children, motivated his life and made him happy. May your memories of happier days and the support of your friends sustain you during this difficult time.
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Therese Fraser posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
To the family,
Sincere condolences to you all on your loss.
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Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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