Obituary - Brian MacDonald
Brian MacDonald
1951 - 2012
Mr. Brian Douglas MacDonald passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at the age of 61 years. He is survived by his parents, Malcolm and Jane MacDonald; two sons, Andrew and Devon; grandson Matyx; the mother of his children, Edna Loewen; brother, Bruce MacDonald; sisters, Susan (Tom) McIntosh and their children, Mark & ?Keith; Sandra MacDonald (Filip Krotki) as well as many extended family. Brian was an avid drummer in the Scottish Pipe and Drum Band with the Royal Canadian Legion in Lethbridge. He enjoyed researching and working on the MacDonald family history (Genealogy), map making (Cartography), watching endless football and was a curling enthusiast for many years. A Celebration of Brian’s life will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #4, Memorial Hall, North Entrance, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta next week, Saturday, June 30, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Wanda Stuart:
Jun 20, 2012 at 05:06 PM
Sincere sympathy to Edna, Andrew, Devon, Bruce and the rest of Brian's family and friends. Shocked and saddened to read of Brian's death at such a young age. Recalling many good times at the Coaldale Granite Club and Brian's love of curling. The last time I saw Brian he delivered my mail to me in Lethbridge! Imagine my surprise! Strangely, he'd been in my thoughts recently...............especially since I didn't know he was ill. Remember him as kind, gentle, easy going with a sense of humour, and accepting of others. Gone too soon, and will surely be missed.
Ken Sears:
Jun 29, 2012 at 06:06 PM
To the Family of Brian MacDonald 2012-06-29
I’d like to offer condolences on behalf of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and myself on your loss. I first got to know and value Brian back in 2001 when we were organizing the CUS drivers here in Lethbridge. Brian stepped forward at some risk to himself and became the leader of the drivers in this campaign. He had a quiet strength and an authority which was immensely valuable during the trying times when we were organizing and, especially, when the employer walked away from the contract and we were scrambling to find work for the drivers who had lost their jobs as a result. Brian’s efforts with the Union made a huge difference in helping to ensure that all of the drivers, who wanted to, got jobs as unionized employees of Canada Post. Without his holding the guys together I don’t know if we could have done it. In the time after Brian got on as an employee of Canada Post and was serving as a Shop Steward, I learned to appreciate his quiet humour and his general good nature. I can honestly say that in the years I knew Brian, I never knew anyone who did not like him. He will be missed.
Ken Sears Past President Canadian Union of Postal Workers Lethbridge Local 770