Obituary of James Edward Macdonald

JAMES EDWARD (Ed) MACDONALD Ed passed away peacefully Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay. Ed of Nogie’s Creek, will be sadly missed by his wife Mary Ann; his children, Bradley and Kevin; his grandchildren Megan and Layne; sister, Leah Weston and Brad and Kevin’s mother, Marlene Macdonald. Ed was a huge influence to many people. Through teaching he touched many lives at Orchard Park in Stouffville, Scanlon Creek Outdoor Education Centre, Vivian Forest and Lake McKenzie in Kirkfield as well as other locations through the years. Ed enjoyed golf from an early age, was an amazing shooter and member of the Canadian International Muzzle Loading Team where he travelled the world and set records with his marksmanship. He was friends to many in the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association in Friendship, Indiana and really enjoyed his time there. Ed was a very active member with the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 239 Bobcaygeon as well as being Zone F Sports Officer for many years. In recent years Ed fell in love with the game of darts! Whether it was at the Legion, the Oak Shores Community Centre or many other locations, if there was a tournament or a league he was sure to attend. Ed was a great guy who enjoyed his heritage and his family. He was a teddy bear in a grizzly bear suit! As per Ed’s wishes, cremation has taken place. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Ed’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice as expressions of sympathy. Friends may send condolences by contacting THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES – MONK CHAPEL, Bobcaygeon at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-738-3222.