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ROBERT JOHN (JACK) MACDONALD
Date of Passing: Jul 15, 2023
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ROBERT JOHN (JACK) MACDONALD
Jack passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023, at the age of 84 after a brave eight year battle with cancer. He was tougher than even many of his friends knew.
He is survived by his son Gordon, daughter Heather and grandson Leonard. He was predeceased by his parents, Irene and Cecil MacDonald, son Terry David and grandson Sheldon.
Upon leaving high school in Flin Flon he was employed with Hudson Bay Mining in 1956 and in 1961 moved to Winnipeg where he joined the city police service, retiring as a Staff Sergeant after an exemplary career in 1986. He then joined Manitoba Lotteries as a security investigator, leaving there in 1995. Over the years he also worked in the trucking industry with some very dear friends.
“Thank you to all of my family and good friends who have been with and supported me for years.”
As he wished, a simple cremation has taken place and there will be no formal service or memorial.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Cance Care Manitoba. Jack, his family and friends express thanks to his personal Physician Dr. Andrew Lodge and Doctors J. Gingerich and B. Kowaluk and their staffs at CancerCare, the caring people in the Palliative Home Care program, and to the kind, compassionate folks at the Riverview Health Centre 3E. He spent his last days surrounded by friends, family and being taken care of by the amazing staff in the Grace Hospice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 22, 2023
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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My condolences to Jack’s family for their tremendous loss. Jack and I had many conversations over the fence these past 9 years. I will miss him, he was a wonderful neighbor. I will miss his stories and easy going nature. - Posted by: Petra Carlisle (Neighbor ) on: Aug 04, 2023
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“Uncle” Jack will always hold a special place in my heart. I know you are now tipping a pint with Dad (Hughie). - Posted by: Hazel (Jamieson) Werner (Close family friends ) on: Aug 03, 2023
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Jack's passing is a sad event. He was a great fellow Officer in the Winnipeg Police Service and was a great friend and respected Supervisor and mentor to many. He will be sadly missed. Rest in Peace Jack. - Posted by: Bob Patrick (Co-worker) on: Jul 22, 2023
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Jack was a great partner and a friend. The year we worked together in detectives was just awesome. RIP Jackson - Posted by: Jim Raftis (Co-worker) on: Jul 22, 2023