Donald "Ross" McDonald

After a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s and with his family by his side, passed away on December 20th, 2013, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Margaret for 56 years and dear father of Valerie Jorden (Bob) and Honey-Cat. He will also be missed by his brother-in-law’s Don Chapman (Agnes) and Jake Neu as well as nieces and nephews.

Ross enjoyed his career as a Customs and Excise Officer in both Preston and Galt, was a faithful member of Knox Preston Presbyterian Church where he served as choir member, Clerk of Session, Elder, and both Superintendant and Treasurer of the Sunday School, was a member of the Schneider’s Male Corus, and was an avid traveler.

The family wish to thank the Fifth Floor Staff and Volunteers of the Cambridge Memorial Hospital and the Staff at Golden Years on the Second Floor East.

Relatives and Friends are invited to gather for a Celebrationial Open House on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at the Knox Preston Presbyterian Church Auditorium, 132 Argyle Street North, Cambridge from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to the Barthel Funeral Home (519) 653-3251. If desired, donation in Ross’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by his family.

“He shall have music wherever he goes”