Kevin MACDONALD

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin MacDonald, who left us peacefully at the Halifax Infirmary. Born on October 29, 1940, Kevin grew up in northern New Brunswick, and pursued his Chartered Accountant studies in Bathurst, New Brunswick. He moved to Ontario for better employment opportunities, and obtained his Chartered Accountant designation in Ottawa, in 1965, while working for what is now Pricewaterhouse Coopers. Kevin's career spanned government, industry, and his own accounting practice. Notably, he was a founding member of C-Teck Limited, one of Canada's foremost sonar manufacturers. After selling his accounting practice, Kevin spent 11 years as a contractor, with an accounting firm in Iqaluit, Nunavut, allowing him to travel extensively and visit many communities across Nunavut. Kevin's dedication to community service and volunteer work was exemplary. He was the Secretary-Treasurer of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, in Bathurst, and served as Club Captain, at the golf club in Cornwall, Ontario, where he organized and ran the golf program for juniors. In Arnprior, Ontario, he was president of the curling club, and served on the Hospital Board, as well as the Town Council, including a term as mayor. In addition, Kevin founded the Ottawa Valley Music Festival, a summer-long celebration of classical music, that spanned the Ottawa Valley, for over 25 years. He co-founded the Wolfville, and Area Newcomers Club and served on the board of the Atlantic Theatre Festival, and Acadia Performing Arts. His legacy of service, dedication and passion will be cherished and remembered by all who knew him. Among his many hobbies, Kevin was a passionate woodworker, crafting furniture and various objects for family and friends, with meticulous skill. He also found great joy in golfing, curling, studying the clarinet, playing bridge, and immersing himself in a good book. A keen canoeist and cyclist, he served as a guide on canoe and cycling trips, for Ontario Nature. Alongside his professional and community accomplishments, Kevin was a devoted family man. He was an amazing dad, grandfather, husband, and friend. His love and commitment to his family were evident in everything he did, and he cherished the time spent with his loved ones. Kevin is survived by his loving wife, Yvette (née Ward) MacDonald; and their 3 sons, Charles of Washington DC; his wife, Lisa (née Soccol) MacDonald; and their son, Jesse; Ward of Port Williams, of Nova Scotia, his wife, Christine (née Frail) MacDonald; and their 2 daughters, Aria and Aries; and Andrew, of Ottawa, his wife, Fariba (née Zamani) MacDonald; his son, Steven; and their daughter, Sara Soulati. A celebration of Kevin's life will be held in the future, after the family has had time to grieve. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity organization of your choice.