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Robert L. MacDonald

Robert MacDonald Obituary

Robert L. MacDonald, 91, of Bradenton, Florida and formerly of Port Huron, Michigan passed away May 3, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura (Barnes) and his loving companion, Carol King. He is survived by daughter Bonnie (Bree) Benenati, grandchildren Renee Bailey and Jeremy Benenati, by four great-grandchildren and by the large loving family of Ms. King. Robert served in the US Navy in WWII and returned to his job at Michigan Bell Telephone Co. until he retired after 34 years of service. He was past President of the Exchange Club, a lifelong member of VFW, American Legion and the Elks Club. He served on the City Commission of Anna Maria, Florida for eight years, four of them as Vice Mayor. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, much loved by family and his many friends. He will be missed. A memorial service will be held at a later Date. Covell Funeral Home is handling Arrangements

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Published by Bradenton Herald on May 15, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert MacDonald

16 Entries

Ed Wohlhuter

June 19, 2011

Bob, Even tho we didn't have as many yrs knowing each other, the 14 yrs we did means alot and will be remembered. I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Carol, but I know thru Lynne you two had a Very Special Relationship. I see pix thru all the years you guys had together and always' you were smiling. We'll all see you again someday Bob, in the meantime Lynne and I do reflect our memories of you very often

Lynne King

June 19, 2011

"Happy Fathers Day Daddy Bob". Best memories / from pontoon to sliding off deck into water 'BOBBING" up with cigar still in the mouth, visiting 'our' machine in Vegas, Many many talks (lectures actually lol ) over all the years, the tears the laughter, your cheshire grin and giggle, fishing ( caught the big one/ never landed it)lol, 'Spookie', 'tuna', pulltabs, corned beef, singing/organ playin, and so many many wonderful memories . Marie's comment/ we lost MOM but kept you..HOW TRUE. I'll alway's remember with heartfelt memories our good times & bad. PS / you did snore ! Love you 'Daddy Bob'/ < I have no doubt you and mom are at the 'big casino' in heaven/ save a spot for me!

Bonnie Hallay

June 6, 2011

I have been Bonnie's good friend since we were little, and her Dad was very special to me. I had many a great time at her house and her parents treated me as one of their family. Paul and I had fun with them both when we visited them in Florida. Paul took a real shine to Bob, and I always enjoyed his sense of humor. He had many jokes to tell and was a happy person. I will always remember when Bonnie and I were in high school and we both painted in oils. he not only made her a painting eisel, but he made one for me and it was so very special. I will always have great memories of him and will miss him. God bless him as he is now in heaven. Love ya, Bonnie & Paul

Dick and Marie King

May 21, 2011

Almost 30 years ago Dick's Mom, Carol, introduced us to her "friend" Bob MacDonald. They had 13 years together before heart problems took her. That was 14 years ago. As I would say when I introduced Bob "We lost Carol but we kept Bob." A definite member of our family.
We looked forward to our visits in Hawaii, Flordia and of course here in Wisconsin. I look at the lake and picture Bob on the pontoon cigar in hand line thrown out waited for that elusive Northern to strike with his fishing buddy JC right beside him talking his arm off.
Then another day he would say "I wonder what the Indian's are doing?" Off the the casino he would go for HOURS! Of course he'd have to stop at Bargain Bills and come home with some odd canned good he loved to shop and price compare!! I am over loaded with memories good, funny and sad.
We love you Bob and you will not be forgotten!!

Don King

May 20, 2011

Bob was definitely family and is and will be missed. Bob and Carol were good for each other. I will miss you Bob.

Maria Millimaki

May 20, 2011

May 20, 2011
Bob has been a part of my family since I was 19. I'm now 43 and he has always been the grandpa to my kids and the sweetest and intelligent person Iv'e met. He wil be very missed by all of us here in the U.P. Kevin ,Maria and family.

Chris Gwodz

May 19, 2011

I remember his short one-liners, made me laugh. His family will miss him very much. I'm glad I got to meet him.

May 17, 2011

Emily Bailey

May 17, 2011

I love you and I miss you Papa. I will see you in Heaven.

Rachael Bailey

May 17, 2011

I love you Papa and I miss you very much and I hope God keeps good care of you.

Family

Jeremy Benenati

May 17, 2011

Steve & Renee Bailey

May 17, 2011

We were so blessed to have Grandpa be such a big part of our lives for so long. We will all miss him very much!

Jeremy Benenati

May 17, 2011

I remember the good times that we shared together... fishing at the pier, shooting needle fish with your bb gun on the dock, Thanksgiving dinners with turkey from your smoker, working on stuff at your workbench in the garage, feeding that not so tame squirrel, running from you and Grandma around your car to avoid your belt. Ok so at the time that last one wasn't so much fun but I love you for it. I love you Grandpa and I miss you.

Kelli Looper

May 16, 2011

Bree,
Thank you so much for letting me know. I am so sorry for all of you. I was so very blessed to be able to know him and grieve with all of you.

Beau and Tiffani Bailey

May 16, 2011

We love and miss you so very much. We also know that you're waiting on us in heaven and for that we rejoice. We love you Grandpa.

Bonnie (Bree) Benenati

May 16, 2011

Thank you to all who prayed and sent words of encouragement during Dad's illness. He was such a special man and so very loved by his family and friends. He has left a bit of himself in all of us and he will never be forgotten.
I love you,Daddy.

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