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October 12, 2017
So very sorry to hear the news. We have so many good memories filled with laughter. He truly lived life to its fullness. Lindsay and Sue Allen and family.
Giulietta Kramar
October 3, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you Patti, and all the Macdonald family during this very difficult time.
I was very saddened to hear of Brian's passing. I had the honour of crossing paths with him at two different stages of my life.
The first was having him as my VP at St Joe's and Notre Dame, where he truly showed how much he cared about the students in his charge.
The second was when he was the Principal who gave me my first permanent teaching position at St Pat's. I had the pleasure of working with him for 5 years, and have fond memories of my time at St Pat's.
Regardless of his position, he had such a great ability to connect with everyone he met, and once he knew you, you were never forgotten. He had a very generous nature with everyone!
He will be missed!
"Still the good kid", Giulietta
Paula McNabb & Andre Gallant
September 18, 2017
Patti, we are so sorry.Please know we are thinking of you all, and sending you love and friendship at this difficult time.
Pat Carriere
September 16, 2017
Patti and family - so sincerely sorry to hear of Brian's sudden passing. Try to take comfort in all your memories of your life together. God Bless you, Jamie and Kristen and all Brian's family. Thinking of you all.
Pat
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September 16, 2017
Sorry to hear about Brian,my old school friend at St Joe's, played lots of sports together.Thoughts for the family.Wally Willbond and the next generation he tought Jeffrey and Natilie
Donna Moenig
September 15, 2017
My sincerest sympathies to you, Patti and your family. May your memories of Brian be a comfort to you in the days to come. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ellen Beausoleil
September 14, 2017
Dear Patti, Kristin, Jamie, and all of Brian's family: We are so sorry that this will be a difficult and heartbreaking time for you all. Take comfort in each other, and find strength from the full life Brian led and the good person that he was. Continue to trust in God's wisdom.
In Sympathy,
Ellen Beausoleil & family.
September 14, 2017
My condolences to the MacDonald family. I first met Brian at the Ottawa teachers Collage in 1970 and later had the pleasure of working with him at St Pat's. A great guy and an excellent teacher. RIP.
Marie Hempey
September 14, 2017
Dear Patti and family, My most sincere sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficuilt time. Sincerely, Marie
Cristina Afonso
September 13, 2017
My thoughts & prayers are with the MacDonald family during this difficult time. He was a great teacher & VP. I will always remember his kindness & genuine love for his students. He always had a smile for you & an encouraging word. He will be greatly missed & fondly remembered. I will always remember him walking the hallways at Immaculata singing a country song when he thought no one was around. Cristina aka Smiley
Rick Schroeter
September 13, 2017
My sincerest condolences to all of Brian's family. I knew Brian from our days at St. Joseph's High in the early 1960's. Recall he always had a glint in his eye and a mischievous smile. Had the good fortune to run into him again at the 50th reunion for St. Joe's in 2009 and he was the same character I remembered. RIP Brian.
September 13, 2017
We are very saddened by Brian's passing. He was a fellow who loved life and made others happy with his humour and caring spirit. We are thinking of you Nancy, David and the family during such a difficult time. He went too soon. Marie and Lloyd Barbara
September 13, 2017
We were sad to hear of Brian's passing. Our condolences to Patti and all the MacDonald family.
Anne and Brian McCready
clareen Prabhu
September 13, 2017
Dear Patti, Jamie and Kristen,
I am shocked and saddened by the news of Brian's sudden demise. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss and be assured of my prayers. May his soul RIP
Yours in grief,
Clareen Prabhu
Rosalie Carroll
September 13, 2017
Prayers and special thoughts to you Patti and the whole Macdonald family at this very very sad time.
I had the pleasure of teaching at St. Patrick's for over 27 years . Brian truly was a champion for all the young people there . They loved him as he did them.
He will be missed .
With sympathy and blessings
Rosalie Carroll Castle Hill , NSW Australia
Pia Paravan Rhodes
September 12, 2017
Thoughts and prayers are with the MacDonald family.
Mr MacDonald was a great educator and VP, he touched the lives of many young students. He knew all his students by name and his smile always lite up a room. RIP you will be missed.
September 12, 2017
Thinking of you Nancy and wishing you, David, family and friends peace and comfort during this difficult time. Much Love Sharon & Peter Crozier-Johnson
September 12, 2017
So sorry to hear the news . The Big Mac was a great guy
Sandra Crozier-McKee
September 12, 2017
Our sincere sympathy Nancy on the loss of your beloved brother. Our thoughts are with you, David and the immediate family. Sandra and David
Liz Julien
September 12, 2017
My prayers go out to you Patti and your family. Brian and I crossed paths at St. Pete's and he definitely left a footprint in the Co-Op/Guidance Office.
Ann ( Brosseau) Turcotte
September 12, 2017
Thoughts and prayers are with the MacDonald family at this very sad time. I will always cherish the wonderful memories of the more than 20 years shared with Brian at St. Pat's. He indeed will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. One special guy!
September 12, 2017
Sincere condolences to Patti and family. I have fond memories of teaching with Brian! He was a wonderful vice-principal.
Danielle Sigouin-Carriere
Retired teacher, Immaculata
Edmonton, Alberta
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