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Robert L. MacDonald

Bradenton, Florida

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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...

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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

"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...

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...

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...

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

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.

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

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