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Francis MacDonald
September 7, 1948 - December 20, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">MacDonald, Francis &ndash; 67 of Lower Sackville/Mabou, it is with deep sorrow that we the MacDonald family announce the passing of this remarkable man, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family Sunday December 20th, 2015 at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Infirmary Site Hospital, Halifax. Born September 7th, 1948 he was the son of Jessie (Gillis) MacDonald and the late John Francis MacDonald. Surviving are his mother, Jessie, Mabou; his beloved wife of 42 yrs, Margaret (MacLean) MacDonald; his cherished children, son, John Donald MacDonald, Sackville; daughter, Mary Jessie and son-in-law &amp; buddy, Jody Prior, Sackville; brothers, William (Annette), Ontario; Jerome (Nelly), Ontario; Angus A, Anitgonish; Bernie, Daniel, both of Mabou; sisters, Mary Pat (Albert) Connors, Antigonish; Matilda, Sackville; Barbara (Scott) MacDonald, Centreville; Rita MacDonald, Mabou; sister-in-law, Debbie and special nephew, Devin MacDonald; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and the whole MacLean family. Francis&rsquo;s pride and joy were his grandchildren, Briah MacDonald, Jessie and Jaxson Prior. He was constantly bragging of their accomplishments and he loved passing on country life to these city children. He enjoyed feeding the ducks with the grandchildren along with nature walks, craft days, bike rides, sledding and fishing trips. Besides his father Francis was predeceased by brothers, Alexander Jerome and Joseph. He was a simple and easy going man with an enormous heart. Constantly helping those around him, putting others first before himself. Never one to sit still, always on the go, he enjoyed pulling pranks, eating baked goods and music like no other. He was happiest surrounded by his family. He had a deep faith. Francis was a hardworking man his entire life, previously employed by Farmers Diary and currently at Power Vac and the Beacon House. We would like to thank the doctors and nurses of Palliative Care 8th floor, QEII for their incredible care. We would also like to thank his work family at Power Vac for all their support. Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm Monday December 28th at Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville. A funeral mass followed by a reception will be held at 10 am Tuesday December 29th at St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church, 4 Beaverbank Rd., Lower Sackville. Father Charles Burke officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart &amp; Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.</div>