A. H. LLOYD MCDONALD

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A. H. LLOYD MCDONALD

Our Dad, A. H. Lloyd McDonald of Brandon, MB passed away on July 25, 2025, at the age of 95 years. Dad was born in Brandon on February 6, 1930, to William and Katherine McDonald. The youngest of six brothers, he spent his early years on the family farm, west of Brandon, in the RM of Daly. He moved to Brandon, with his parents, in 1950. He married Eleanor Irene Haithwaite, Sept 29, 1962. Son, Greg, was born on December 1, 1967 followed by son, Glen, born on October 10, 1969.

Dad left school after grade 10 and joined the workforce at age 17. Early in his career, Dad worked for multiple businesses, distributing auto parts and farm equipment accessories to customers in the Westman area, sometimes from behind a counter, sometimes on the road. Among subsequent jobs, he worked at Northern Auto Parts and Hamilton & Jones. Later, he had stints, driving city bus and teaching drivers education, before embarking on a 20 year career with the Motor Vehicle Branch, from where he retired in 1996 at the age of 66.

After retirement, Dad managed to keep busy, transporting vehicles and delivering cars for dealerships out of Brandon and Winnipeg. But what he enjoyed the most was getting behind the wheel of a semi tractor, and driving the trailerless big rigs across Canada, mostly into Saskatchewan and Alberta, but sometimes as far west as Vancouver and as far east as Toronto. Dad was driving the big trucks right up until he turned 90! Dad boasted a working career that spanned more than 70 years; collecting a paycheque from ages 17 to 89. Dad enjoyed driving. It was his hobby and his passion. He volunteered his time, driving for Meals on Wheels, drove the Cancer Van, transporting Westman passengers for treatment to and from Winnipeg.

Dad was a volunteer during the 1997 Canada Summer Games in Brandon, driving the support vehicle, leading the racers onto the course during cycling events. More than volunteering his driving expertise, dad was a longstanding blood donor. He received multiple accolades, upon each milestone, acknowledging his years of giving blood.

Dad enjoyed dancing and almost every weekend mom and dad would get dressed up, meet with friends, and find somewhere to go dancing late into the evening. Dad also enjoyed curling, that was his sport and he played it for many years. In addition to playing, he also tuned into televised events, like The Brier and the World Curling Championship. He travelled to Hamilton in 1996 to see The World Curling Championship live. He was also able to be in attendance when The Brier was played in Brandon in 1982 and in 2019. Dad was very outgoing and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. As an active member of UCT, he was often Parade Marshal for the Travellers Day Parade during the Summer Fair.

Dad also made time to travel. Many summers, on family vacations, we would travel to visit friends and family across Canada. Some trips were east to Ottawa with many stops en route. Other trips were out west, with stops in Saskatoon, Calgary, Keremeos, Penticton, Surrey, and Port Alberni. In summer 1978, we went to the UK, visited family, and took in the attractions for three weeks throughout England, Scotland, and Wales.

As empty nesters, Mom and Dad took a trip to the Maritime Provinces, connecting with family in Nova Scotia. They went on tours north to Alaska and south to Nashville, Biloxi/New Orleans, Las Vegas, Texas and Mexico. After Mom passed in 2011, Dad joined nieces and nephews on excursions to Colorado, Hawaii, Mexico, and even a second trip to Scotland in 2012. In Mexico, Dad went parasailing for the first time at age 81!

Our dad Lloyd, is survived by sons, Greg and Glen; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Haithwaite and Peggy McDonald as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Lloyd is predeceased by his parents, William and Katherine McDonald; wife, Eleanor; brothers, Alexander (Margaret) McDonald, Wallace McDonald, Angus (Marie) McDonald, Glen (Bernie) McDonald and Jack McDonald; brothers-in-law, Bob Haithwaite, Jack (Vi) Haithwaite and Melvin Haithwaite and sister-in-law, Dorothy (Grant) Robertson. Special Thanks to Lucille for being that special friend in the last stage of his storied life.

A Funeral Service will be held at Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, Brandon, MB, on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM. A reception will be held at Clarion Hotel & Suites, 3130 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, MB, immediately following the service from 12:00 - 3:00 P.M. Donations in Memory of Lloyd McDonald may be made to the Brandon Humane Society, 2200 17 Street E, Brandon MB R7A 7M6, or to the Canadian Red Cross.

Condolences: www.brockiedonovan.com

A. H. LLOYD MCDONALD

Our Dad, A. H. Lloyd McDonald of Brandon, MB passed away on July 25, 2025, at the age of 95 years. Dad was born in Brandon on February 6, 1930, to William and Katherine McDonald. The youngest of six brothers, he spent his early years on the family farm, west of Brandon, in the RM of Daly. He moved to Brandon, with his parents, in 1950. He married Eleanor Irene Haithwaite, Sept 29, 1962. Son, Greg, was born on December 1, 1967 followed by son, Glen, born on October 10, 1969.

Dad left school after grade 10 and joined the workforce at age 17. Early in his career, Dad worked for multiple businesses, distributing auto parts and farm equipment accessories to customers in the Westman area, sometimes from behind a counter, sometimes on the road. Among subsequent jobs, he worked at Northern Auto Parts and Hamilton & Jones. Later, he had stints, driving city bus and teaching drivers education, before embarking on a 20 year career with the Motor Vehicle Branch, from where he retired in 1996 at the age of 66.

After retirement, Dad managed to keep busy, transporting vehicles and delivering cars for dealerships out of Brandon and Winnipeg. But what he enjoyed the most was getting behind the wheel of a semi tractor, and driving the trailerless big rigs across Canada, mostly into Saskatchewan and Alberta, but sometimes as far west as Vancouver and as far east as Toronto. Dad was driving the big trucks right up until he turned 90! Dad boasted a working career that spanned more than 70 years; collecting a paycheque from ages 17 to 89. Dad enjoyed driving. It was his hobby and his passion. He volunteered his time, driving for Meals on Wheels, drove the Cancer Van, transporting Westman passengers for treatment to and from Winnipeg.

Dad was a volunteer during the 1997 Canada Summer Games in Brandon, driving the support vehicle, leading the racers onto the course during cycling events. More than volunteering his driving expertise, dad was a longstanding blood donor. He received multiple accolades, upon each milestone, acknowledging his years of giving blood.

Dad enjoyed dancing and almost every weekend mom and dad would get dressed up, meet with friends, and find somewhere to go dancing late into the evening. Dad also enjoyed curling, that was his sport and he played it for many years. In addition to playing, he also tuned into televised events, like The Brier and the World Curling Championship. He travelled to Hamilton in 1996 to see The World Curling Championship live. He was also able to be in attendance when The Brier was played in Brandon in 1982 and in 2019. Dad was very outgoing and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. As an active member of UCT, he was often Parade Marshal for the Travellers Day Parade during the Summer Fair.

Dad also made time to travel. Many summers, on family vacations, we would travel to visit friends and family across Canada. Some trips were east to Ottawa with many stops en route. Other trips were out west, with stops in Saskatoon, Calgary, Keremeos, Penticton, Surrey, and Port Alberni. In summer 1978, we went to the UK, visited family, and took in the attractions for three weeks throughout England, Scotland, and Wales.

As empty nesters, Mom and Dad took a trip to the Maritime Provinces, connecting with family in Nova Scotia. They went on tours north to Alaska and south to Nashville, Biloxi/New Orleans, Las Vegas, Texas and Mexico. After Mom passed in 2011, Dad joined nieces and nephews on excursions to Colorado, Hawaii, Mexico, and even a second trip to Scotland in 2012. In Mexico, Dad went parasailing for the first time at age 81!

Our dad Lloyd, is survived by sons, Greg and Glen; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Haithwaite and Peggy McDonald as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Lloyd is predeceased by his parents, William and Katherine McDonald; wife, Eleanor; brothers, Alexander (Margaret) McDonald, Wallace McDonald, Angus (Marie) McDonald, Glen (Bernie) McDonald and Jack McDonald; brothers-in-law, Bob Haithwaite, Jack (Vi) Haithwaite and Melvin Haithwaite and sister-in-law, Dorothy (Grant) Robertson. Special Thanks to Lucille for being that special friend in the last stage of his storied life.

A Funeral Service will be held at Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, Brandon, MB, on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM. A reception will be held at Clarion Hotel & Suites, 3130 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, MB, immediately following the service from 12:00 - 3:00 P.M. Donations in Memory of Lloyd McDonald may be made to the Brandon Humane Society, 2200 17 Street E, Brandon MB R7A 7M6, or to the Canadian Red Cross.

Condolences: www.brockiedonovan.com

As published in Brandon Sun on Aug 15, 2025, Aug 16, 2025