MACDONALD, Robert Duncan
Survived by his wife of 58 years, Vivianne and daughters Wendy, Gwendolyn and Dianna as well as granddaughter Sonya (Shane). Older brother of Isabel (Mike) and Norman (Gwen). Predeceased by parents Duncan and Jean Macdonald of Inglewood. Robert was raised on a dairy farm near Inglewood, upon dispersal of the herd he raised purebred Angus cattle. In 1973, the Macdonald’s purchased a farm just south of Arthur where the family bred, raised and exhibited purebred horses and ponies; several of which achieved National Championships. Employed by Roti Wood, GSW and after receiving his high school diploma in Arthur, Robert ended his working years at the Arthur Recreational Centre. Over the years, Robert found time to be involved in Junior Farmers, and even served as 1962 Peel County Junior Farmer President, 4-H Leader, Little Theatre, and locally Big Brothers, Cubs, Opportunity Shop, Horticultural Society, Historical Society, Lynes Blacksmith Shop, Arthur Agricultural Society and the Wellington North Cultural Round Table. The family would like to thank Dr. M. Easterbrook, the medical staff at Groves Memorial Hospital, Upper Grand Family Health Team and pharmacist Joseph Walsh. Cremation has taken place. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Crawford Funeral Chapel, Arthur.
www.heritagefuneralhomes.ca
