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JR Kenneth ‘Ken’ MacDonald
1938-2024
JR Kenneth
“Ken” MacDonald, of New Glasgow, passed away peacefully
the Aberdeen Hospital on May 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Ken was born in New Glasgow on October 22, 1938, the son of the late Charles and
Elisabeth (Wadden). As a young boy he joined Stellarton Air
Cadets and at the age of 17 he enlisted in the RCAF and trained for Air
Frame technician. The Air Force took Ken and his family all over Canada,
from Greenwood to Summerside, Cold Lake to Ottawa and finally back again
Shearwater, where he retired as captain in 1994 after obtaining the
rank of Chief Warrant Officer. During his 37 years of service, Ken
served in HMCS Preserver/Protector/Huron/and Annapolis. He also served
with 443/406/419 Squadron and several other Air Maintenance Squadrons.
He received the Military Order of Merit. After his military career
Ken continued to work on aircraft with IMP
Aerospace. However, it doesn’t matter where the army is
took him along, he was always happiest when he was with family in the house
Pictou Landing, or the camp at Landsdowne. Ken was excellent
athlete and played hockey throughout high school and his military
career including Old Timers hockey. He enjoyed hunting and fishing
and sharing that passion with his son and grandson.
Know
survived by the love of his life, his wife of 60 years, Constance
“Connie” MacDonald (Works), his beloved son, Kenneth
(Dawn) MacDonald, and grandson, Sam. Ken is the last surviving member
of his immediate family and was predeceased by his sisters, Margaret
and Marie (Peter) Fraser. Several nieces and nephews are left to mourn
his death.
Family wants
receive visitors at the RH Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave
Tuesday, May 7 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral
takes place on Wednesday, May 8 at
11am from St John the Baptist Parish, 390 High Street, New Glasgow.
Donations in Ken’s memory can be made to Canadian Cancer
Society, of 110 Northumberland Wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force
Association, Stellarton.

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