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Alexander Dunbar “A.D.” MacDonald

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Birth	:	14 Mar 1916 Eureka, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	13 Feb 2019 New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Springville Cemetery, Springville, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.4522220, -62.6313890
Inscription	:	TOGETHER FOREVER
Description	:	CHURCHVILLE – Alexander Dunbar “A.D.” MacDonald, Churchville, passed away peacefully in his 103rd year on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born on March 14, 1916 in Eureka, he was a son of the late James Alex and Rebecca (Dunbar) MacDonald. A.D. worked alongside his wife, Catherine, operating the family farm in Churchville for many years while providing “odd job” services such, painting and carpentry. He was a member of Springville Presbyterian Church, where he had served in the choir and as a Sunday school teacher. He was a Past Grand and 70-year jewel... Read More	CHURCHVILLE – Alexander Dunbar “A.D.” MacDonald, Churchville, passed away peacefully in his 103rd year on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born on March 14, 1916 in Eureka, he was a son of the late James Alex and Rebecca (Dunbar) MacDonald. A.D. worked alongside his wife, Catherine, operating the family farm in Churchville for many years while providing “odd job” services such, painting and carpentry. He was a member of Springville Presbyterian Church, where he had served in the choir and as a Sunday school teacher. He was a Past Grand and 70-year jewel holder of IOOF Union Lodge No. 30, Springville where he was a member for 74 years. A.D. loved to sing and was a member of the Stellarton Male Chorus for many years. Around home, he would often break into song, to the delight of those around him. A.D. was a hard worker, a loving and devoted husband, who will be greatly missed by those he loved. Surviving are his brother, Clarence MacDonald, Churchville; several nieces; friends, Andy and Wendy Ward, Churchville and their children, Alisha (Roy), Andrew (Kim) and Ben (Alesha), and their grandchildren, Sawyer, Noah, Avery and Cooper Alexander. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, love of his life and best friend, Christena Mae (Grant); sister, Myrtle; brothers, Curtis, Sinclair and Alton; sister-in-law, Daisy MacDonald. In honour of A.D.’s wishes a private graveside service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in A.D.’s memory to any charity of choice.

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Alexander Dunbar “A.D.” MacDonald's memorial is located at: Springville Cemetery, Springville, Pictou County, Canada.
When did Alexander Dunbar “A.D.” MacDonald death?
Alexander Dunbar “A.D.” MacDonald death on 13 Feb 2019 in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Latitude: 45.4522220
Longitude: -62.6313890

Family Members:

Parent

James Alec MacDonald

(1878 - 1967)

Rebecca Dunbar MacDonald

(1886 - 1927)

Spouse

Christena Mae Grant MacDonald

(1919 - 2016)

Siblings

Annie Myrtle MacDonald

(1905 - 1938)

SGT Alton H MacDonald

(1908 - 1945)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Springville Cemetery
Springville, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.4522220, -62.6313890

2. Bridgeville Cemetery
Bridgeville, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.4246400, -62.5895700

3. Elgin Pioneer Cemetery
Elgin, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.4610200, -62.6878200

4. Elgin Cemetery
Elgin, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.4219500, -62.6698800

5. MacLean Cemetery
Hopewell, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.4616700, -62.6882100

6. Saint Columba Cemetery
Hopewell, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.4591100, -62.6916500

7. Brookville Cemetery
Brookville, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5003300, -62.5867900

8. Hopewell Cemetery
Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.4858100, -62.7024000

9. Churchville Pioneer Cemetery
Churchville, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5189800, -62.6459700

10. Churchville Cemetery
Churchville, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5194444, -62.6451111

11. Riverton Cemetery
Riverton, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5148690, -62.6811860

12. Lorne Cemetery
Lorne, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.4198500, -62.7281100

13. Marshdale Cemetery
Marshdale, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.4498700, -62.7451300

14. MacLellan's Mountain Cemetery
Kirkmount, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5244700, -62.5742500

15. MacLeod Cemetery
Fox Brook, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5206111, -62.7106667

16. Castle Hill Cemetery
McLellans Brook, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5494600, -62.6042800

17. Blanchard Road
Blanchard Road, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.4776560, -62.4935310

18. Highfield-Johnny Whiskey Cemetery
Westville, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5392100, -62.7196600

19. Fraser Cemetery
Blanchard Road, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.4704400, -62.4785100

20. Sunny Brae Cemetery
Sunny Brae, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3987900, -62.4937900

21. Gray Road Cemetery
Union Centre, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5244800, -62.7529600

22. Christ Church Cemetery
Stellarton, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5624940, -62.6613540

23. Greenvale Cemetery
Greenvale, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5069700, -62.4874400

24. Union Centre Pioneer Cemetery
Union Centre, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5275200, -62.7554700