Donald J. MacDonald

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia (neé Mackin), his children, Tanya (Jonathan), Gerard (Jodie), Mary (Aaron) and Allan (Diana), his grandchildren Ella, Casey, Simon, Ever, Kit and Reid and his sister Juanita (Frank). He also leaves to mourn his brothers and sisters in law, many nieces and nephews and close friends. Son of the late Andrew and Mary Ann (Hanning), he is also predeceased by his sisters Irma, Bernice and Edna and his brothers, Merlin and Butch.

Born on December 6th, 1938 in St. Margaret’s and raised in Morell, Prince Edward Island, Donald started his teaching career in St. Peter’s, PEI. In 1968, he accepted a job at the newly opened Macdonald Cartier Memorial High School on Montreal’s south shore, where he remained until his retirement in 2002, having taught thousands of students, made countless friends and inspired generations of parents and children. During his retirement, Donald worked for McGill University for 15 years as a supervisor for student teachers, many of whom he once taught.

Throughout his life, Donald played and coached many sports, including baseball, curling, golf and hockey. As a goaltender, he played for numerous hockey teams, both in PEI and the Montreal area, and continued to play into his 80s. In 2018, he was inducted into the Canadian Over 80 Hockey Hall of Fame. Many memories were made, and stories shared, on ice, in locker rooms and during annual golf trips to Malone and PEI with close friends and teammates.

Donald was a much loved husband, an adored father, a cherished grandfather, a caring brother, wonderful uncle and a close friend to a special few. He will be missed by all.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the home palliative care team of the CLSC Samuel de Champlain.

A funeral mass will take place on Friday, July 11, 2025 at St. Mary’s Parish, 735 Miller St., Greenfield Park QC at 12 pm. The family will receive condolences in the church starting at 10:30 am. Reception in the parish hall to follow mass. Burial will be held in St. Margaret’s, Prince Edward Island at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Donald’s name to The Canadian Cancer Society are appreciated.