JAMES RAYMOND MCDONALD

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JAMES RAYMOND MCDONALD Surrounded by his family and after a courageous battle, Dad passed away at Concordia Hospital on May 17, 2003 at the age of 81 years. Dad is survived by his sons, Allen (Maureen), Bruce (Cheryl) and daughter Leigh (Ronald), as well as nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Melvin (Isabel), sister-in-law Alma, and his two little girls, Panda and Angel. Dad was predeceased by the love of his life Floreine, his daughter Lauren, his mother and father Ethel and James, stepfather Hubert, brother Arnold, and half-brother Albert (Edna). Dad was born on February 18, 1922 in the North End of Winnipeg. He attended and later graduated from St. Johns High School. During that time he played hockey for the Weston Tigers with Billy Mosienko. Dad later joined the RCAF during the Second World War and did so from 1942 until 1945. In 1940 Dad joined the Winnipeg Fire Department and spent the next 44 years employed as a fire fighter until his retirement in 1984, having attained the rank of District Chief. Dad met and married Floreine and spent 57 wonderful years together until Moms passing in 2000. They were both lifetime members of the Fort Garry Kennel Club. The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to Concordia Hospital and special acknowledgement to the fabulous nursing staff from 2E, with sincere thanks to nurses Frances, Catherine, and Debbie. Your love and kindness for our dad will always be remembered. We thank you. By Dads request, there will be NO service. Cremation arrangements have been made, with interment at a later date with family and close friends. James will be laid to rest in the family plot at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society. Arrangements entrusted to: Glen Lawn Funeral Home 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. 982-7550

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 22, 2003