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Donald MacDonaldFriday, February 19, 2021
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DEATH NOTICE
Donald MacDonald
1932-2021
Optimist Donald MacDonald a dedicated supporter of the Canadian Children’s Optimist Foundation and its predecessor, the Optimist International Foundation of Canada passed away on February 19, 2021.
Don’s contribution to CCOF has left a legacy for others to look up to. Don was made an Honorary member of the Corporation. He is spoken about with respect, reverence, and admiration.
He was a valuable member since 1977 of the Oakville Optimist club, Central Ontario District. He held many club and district leadership position but none less important than District Chair of the Essay Contest. He was instrumental and helping set up the Oakville Bursaries program for Senior student in the Oakville community.
Prior to have been a member of the Oakville Optimist Club, he had been in 1967 a charter member of the Montreal - Côte-des-Neiges Optimist club then part of the Quebec-Maritime district. He held many leadership positions as well with the club, President and Secretary. During his tenure as President the club became well known for financially supporting a drum and bugle marching band that performed on many occasions but none more famous than the Quebec carnival parade.
Don MacDonald had retired from a career in the treasury Department of Canadian Pacific, a job that took him overseas and around the continent over many years. In the mid-1960s Don MacDonald worked as a goal judge for the NHL and rubbed shoulders with some of the great Canadian hockey legends. He donated a signed puck from Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard to the Hockey Hall of Fame
He was a proud participant and active volunteer with the Optimist Clubs he served, and the two Solitudes were never a detriment factor for him to helping young people.
The Canadian Children’s Optimist Foundation - has lost a believer, a supporter, and a true example of living out the Optimist Creed.
The ex-president Yves Berthiaume and President J-C St-Onge, board members and Executive Director Linda Loranger extend their condolences.
1932-2021
Optimist Donald MacDonald a dedicated supporter of the Canadian Children’s Optimist Foundation and its predecessor, the Optimist International Foundation of Canada passed away on February 19, 2021.
Don’s contribution to CCOF has left a legacy for others to look up to. Don was made an Honorary member of the Corporation. He is spoken about with respect, reverence, and admiration.
He was a valuable member since 1977 of the Oakville Optimist club, Central Ontario District. He held many club and district leadership position but none less important than District Chair of the Essay Contest. He was instrumental and helping set up the Oakville Bursaries program for Senior student in the Oakville community.
Prior to have been a member of the Oakville Optimist Club, he had been in 1967 a charter member of the Montreal - Côte-des-Neiges Optimist club then part of the Quebec-Maritime district. He held many leadership positions as well with the club, President and Secretary. During his tenure as President the club became well known for financially supporting a drum and bugle marching band that performed on many occasions but none more famous than the Quebec carnival parade.
Don MacDonald had retired from a career in the treasury Department of Canadian Pacific, a job that took him overseas and around the continent over many years. In the mid-1960s Don MacDonald worked as a goal judge for the NHL and rubbed shoulders with some of the great Canadian hockey legends. He donated a signed puck from Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard to the Hockey Hall of Fame
He was a proud participant and active volunteer with the Optimist Clubs he served, and the two Solitudes were never a detriment factor for him to helping young people.
The Canadian Children’s Optimist Foundation - has lost a believer, a supporter, and a true example of living out the Optimist Creed.
The ex-president Yves Berthiaume and President J-C St-Onge, board members and Executive Director Linda Loranger extend their condolences.
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Parents et ami(e)s de Donald, veuillez accepter mes plus sincères condoléances en mémoire de mon ami Mickey. Parents and Friends of Donald, please accept my deepest sympaties in memory of my friend Mickey. Marcel Chevrier, Tambour Major/Drum Major - Les Vaillants de Montréal 1967-1970
Marcel Chevrier
Both my wife and I send our deepest condolences to Don's family. I worked with Mickey in the treasury dept. of CP from 1969 until his retirement. Our office moved from Montreal. to Toronto in 1977. I moved to Newmarket and he to Oakville. I'm now in Burlington. The last time we were in touch was about five years ago. I always remember Mickey as a very outgoing person and involved in many activities, such as minor hockey and the Optimist Club. RIP Mickey
Kevin Gahan
Prenant part à votre douleur, nous vous présentons nos sincères condoléances. My deepest sympathies to the family. Mr. MacDonald lived a life of dedication and Love.
Rita Kennedy (Marinier)
John and I send our sincere condolences to the family of "Mickey" Macdonald, We both worked with Mickey at CP Treasury Department in Windsor Staation in Montreal and in 1977 in the Toronto offices. He was always kind had a beautiful smile. Mickey periodically telephoned us and when he visited Petereborough...these conversations were delightful where he and John reminiced over happy times. He was a dedicated member of The Optimist orgaization throughtout his life. He led a good life. We were saddened to hear of his passing.
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