James MacDonald

Beloved husband of Audrey for 63 years. Loving father of Lori Durrant (Bill) and Jamie (Kris). Devoted Papa of Alexis, Lily, Melanie and Krista. Dear brother of Elsie and the late Jessie. Sadly missed by nieces, nephews, family and friends. Jim was born in Cape Breton, NS and retired from Stelco with 37 years of dedicated service. He was passionate about training and racing standard bred horses and loved listening to and playing violin for benefit dances for more than 15 years. He was an active member of his community, friend of Bill Wilson, founding member of Old Tyme Fiddle Club of Hamilton, volunteer of HWDC for 49 years and member of Ryerson United Church. Visitation at MARKEY-DERMODY FUNERAL HOME, 1774 King Street East (at Kenilworth) on Sunday from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service in the funeral home chapel on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 11am. Interment White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Donations in Jim's memory may be made to the Cancer Assistance Program. Proof of full vaccination, along with government issued ID, are mandatory to attend indoor funeral services for those age 12 and older. Masks are required.