Biographie McDonald Hugh
MacDONALD _ Hugh John Born in Vancouver in a house on Victoria Drive on November 28th, 1926, passed away peacefully April 21st, 2006 in Ladner, B.C. at the age of 79. Predeceased by his grandson, Brock Sadoway, his son-in-law Victor Sadoway and his sister Jean Sulymka. He will be lovingly remembered by Roseanne, his wife of 57 years, and his 8 children and 23 grandchildren. Bernadette Chapman (Mike) and children Greg, Michelle, Katie, Chris. Roseanna Sadoway and children, Shane, Tara, Blake, Calla, Briana. Hugh MacDonald (Brione) and children Haley, Lucy, Cameron, Lachlan. Marie Simonson (John). Renee MacDonald and daughter, Mariah. Theresa Fast (Brad) and children Max, Will, Liam, Sean, Devan, Paige. Cecilia McMullen (Lyn) and son Arthur. Charles MacDonald (Kara) and sons Braedon and Joshua. His sisters, Margaret Legree (Paul) and Mary Derouin (Harry). He will also be remembered by his many in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends from around the world. Dad was a devout Catholic and was a Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Council 4615. He loved his family dearly and especially enjoyed fishing with his 2 sons. His illustrious career with Canadian National Railway spanned 36 years. He started as a ticket clerk and retired as the Chief Accountant for Western Canada. An achievement that he was most proud of was receiving his Bachelor of Arts from UBC in 1972 with top honours and graduating in the same class as his eldest daughter Bernadette - what made this so extraordinary was that he achieved this degree while raising eight children and working full time! Dad and Mum shared a passion for travel and after the family was raised they explored and backpacked across Europe and North America several times over many years. Prayers will be offered on Wednesday, April 26th at 6:30 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial celebrated on Thursday, April 27th at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church on 3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner. Oliveira Funeral Home604-942-7920 www.oliveirafuneralhome.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/vancouversun/obituary.aspx?n=hugh-john-macdonald&pid=17540693&fhid=5861#sthash.SKO33RSw.dpuf
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