Alexander Norbert MacDONALD

MacDONALD, Alexander Norbert (Norb)
Died peacefully April 1, 2015 in Salmon Arm, B.C. at the age of 89. Norb is survived by his daughter, Laura (Enderby) and granddaughters Cara and Aidan (Vancouver). He was predeceased by his dear wife of 58 years, Carolyn, and his beloved daughter Ruth. Norb is also survived by nephews David, James, and Michael and niece Lynn. Norb was born in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, May 3, 1925. He attended Acadia University (Nova Scotia) and later Brown University (Rhode Island) where he met Carolyn. After marriage the two moved west where he obtained his PhD in History at Washington University (Seattle). It was there they started their family. He began teaching at the University of British Columbia in 1961 and taught there for 25 years. He often stated how much he appreciated the opportunities his work gave him. Norb and Carolyn were very active and loved participating in athletic endeavors. In later years they enjoyed travelling together, which included a bike tour of France. Norb and Carolyn shared a love of music and dancing, and Norb also enjoyed watching football with a box of apples by his side. More than anything he was very social and really loved a good conversation. After retirement Norb could often be spotted cycling or walking to a favorite coffee shop. In his later years he had kind care from South Granville Park Lodge (Vancouver), his dedicated care giver Myrna (Vancouver), and the staff at Mount Ida Mews (Salmon Arm). A gathering to remember Norb will be held in the summer of 2015 in Vancouver. Online condolences may be sent through Norb's obituary at
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