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Ian McDONALD Obituary
It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our precious Ian on February 10, 2013. He will be profoundly missed by his loving parents Deborah and Gordon, his adoring big sister Bronwyn, his cherished girlfriend Hillary, and his treasured puppy Bentley. He will also be deeply missed by his dear grandmothers Jeanne MacDonald and Barbara McDonald, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and by all who knew him. Ian was predeceased by his late grandfathers Roy MacDonald and Ian McDonald. Ian came into the world as a beautiful, easy baby; grew into a happy, joyful child; and developed into a caring, sensitive, thoughtful and personable young man. He was a joyful addition to Deb and Gord's family. He was a faithful friend to Bronwyn - always easy-going, and the perfect little brother to hang in her gang. Ian's younger years were fun-filled with sporting activities, and he was a great all-round athlete. The family enjoyed many summers on the beaches in Invermere, and Gord, an involved dad, introduced the kids to sledding, skating, swimming, snowboarding, and wakeboarding behind the family boat. Ian loved basketball and having his dad coach him. Gord and Ian also shared a love of dirt biking together. Deb, his devoted mother, understood and nurtured Ian's sensitive side, and they shared a very special bond. Ian's common greeting to his mother was, "Hi Mama". Deb was ever-present, inspiring Ian with her words of wisdom and inspiration in every facet of his life. Ian graduated from Sir Winston Churchill High School, and over the last two years, has been exploring his love of the arts, fashion and culture. After travelling through Europe last summer, Ian embarked on a creative business venture birthing his own clothing and accessory brand under the name IA Co. - Ian Alexander Clothing Company - a brand carrying a message important to him. The business and website were set to launch this week. It is the mission of his family and friends to carry on his dream by launching the IA Co. brand in the near future. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of EDEN BROOK MEMORIAL GARDEN & FUNERAL HOME (17 Avenue South West and Lower Springbank Road) on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.edenbrookcemetery.ca. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Calgary Humane Society. Arrangements entrusted to EDEN BROOK FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE, 24223 Township Road 242, Calgary, AB, (17 Avenue S.W. and Lower Springbank Road).
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Erin Perry
June 24, 2013
Gordon, you are in my prayers. May Ian's light always shine in your life!
March 7, 2013
Hi Deb,
I hope you remember me, I'm Mirka Saraceni, from Chickwagon. I so loved spending time with you on our various events, and do remember how lovingly you spoke about your children. I would do anything in my power, to wipe away your pain, alas, all I can do is pray. I will be having a Mass said for Ian, this month and will get the Mass Card to you. You have a beautiful boy, there, and how wonderful, that he had such a loving and fun filled family. I would love to have a heads up to Ian's clothing line. Please keep me in the loop.....all my love, you are a dear person, to me....affectionately always,
Mirka
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Janet & Henry Scholz
March 5, 2013
Dear Gord and family: Our hearts go out to you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Margaret Smith
March 4, 2013
Dear Deb and Gord,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your precious son. I have been away and just heard today. My heart goes out to your family - please know how sorry I am and that you are in my prayers.
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Therese/Steve Etherington
March 1, 2013
If my hugs were strong enough to take away your pain Gord, I would start now and never stop, hold tight to all the precious moments you shared with Ian. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Always...
Daniel Lefebvre
February 26, 2013
Dear Gord,
Our sinceres condolences on your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
February 26, 2013
Dear Deb, Gordon, and Bronwyn, my sincere condolances. Although I cannot find the words, please know that my heart goes out to you.
Sincerely, June Sonego
Margaret Rees
February 24, 2013
Deb/Gord -My heart is so heavy for your unbearable loss - My own sons Jason & Kristopher remember you Deb. My email is [email protected]. The years go by & by...after a while could we talk
Brenda Parkyn
February 21, 2013
Dear Deb, I wish I had the right words to say to you as one mom to another. May the memories that you hold keep you strong because this is what he would want for you and your family. I am so very sorry for the loss of your son Ian.
Randall Coates
February 21, 2013
Deb/Gord
Condolences on your loss. My prayers and thoughts for you and your son.
February 21, 2013
Dear Deb and family We are deeply sorry for you loss Ruthanne & Darrell Osinchuk
February 20, 2013
I am so very sorry for the unexpected loss of your Son. My prayers will be for you and your family to see this through and keep strong.
With Deepest Sympathy, Antonio G Stevens
Renée and Jamie
February 18, 2013
Dear Gordon and family,
We are deeply sadden by your lost. Please accept our deepest condolence as our hearts and thoughts go to you and your family. May you find solace in the support of friends and love ones as you journey through those difficult time.
In sympathy
Tony and Anne Barnfather
February 18, 2013
Dear Gord - Our hearts go out to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
February 18, 2013
Dear Gord,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,
Joanna & Tom Herra, Kingston, Ontario
February 17, 2013
Dear Gord - in every professional conversation at QU, there has always been a moment or two for you to share your immense love and pride of family - your loss of Ian is just devastating. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers and that we will help you to keep Ian's memory alive always. Susan Wood-Bohm
February 16, 2013
Gord, Deb and Bronwyn, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our sincere sympathies Dave, Maureen, Colina and Matts Marshall
February 16, 2013
Our thoughts are with you all.
Sue & Al Wilson
Brian and Annette Gilroy
February 16, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
February 16, 2013
Dear Gord, Deb, and Bronwyn,
We are so sorry to hear about Ian. We had the pleasure of reconnecting with him after many years at the Thai Chili Club. He was a gentleman as a 2 year old and remained that! You were wonderful neighbours to us and we mourn the loss of your son and brother. Our deepest condolences,
With king regards,
Anne and Paul
Laura Mergen
February 16, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Ian as a student in my PE classes at F.E. Osborne. I remember an intelligent and engaging young man. My sincerest condolences.
Coralee and Michael McDermott
February 16, 2013
Dear Deb, Gordon and Bronwyn,
We are so sad to hear of Ian's sudden passing. It is difficult to find the right words. It has been many years since we saw Ian but I remember him as a sweet kind young man. Your remembrance of him will live through the continuation of his clothing line, such a wonderful legacy.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Trish Carter
February 15, 2013
My thoughts and deepest condolences to all of you and your family .May all of you find support in your special memoires. I am so very very sorry for yourloss
February 15, 2013
We remember Ian as Bronwyns younger brother who loved to spend time on the tramp in the backyard with his buddies. Our sincere thoughts go out to you, Joanne & Merv Schappert
Don & Dawn Thome
February 15, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Houghton
February 15, 2013
Our deepest condolences, prayers & love. Linda & Kenny Houghton, and family.
February 15, 2013
'Then the child opened his eyes, and looked up into the angel's beautiful face, which beamed with happiness & at the same moment they were in heaven, where joy & bliss reigned. The child received wings like the other angel, and they flew about together, hand in hand.' (Hans C. Anderson) - Thinking of you all, with much love & prayers, on the east coast. Nancy, Terri, Michael & Lisa xo
Brad Hays
February 15, 2013
I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Ian... an absolute shock to first see it in the paper. My sincerest condolences to your entire family. He was a truly amazing person and will be forever missed. If you would like help with the clothing company, please let me know and I'd be happy to help.
Gurcharan
February 15, 2013
I will remember Ian as a smart, focused and driven person who loved to talk cars whenever he would come by the office. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Arleigh and Meghan
February 15, 2013
Our hearts go out to you all - Deb, Gord, Dawn and family. Please accept our deepest sympathies during this time.
Janet Cameron
February 15, 2013
Gord my friend, my heart breaks for you. May you find comfort in your grief and peace in your pain. You are close in my thoughts.
Jim, Adele, Matt, Stu Wallace
February 15, 2013
Our hearts are broken with such sad news of your loss. Ian has left you with such wonderful memories from the tribute you wrote. He will be sadly missed.
Michele Perry
February 14, 2013
There are no words to express how deeply saddened I am to hear of Ian's passing. So much of my childhood was spent at your house and with your family and I have so many fond memories of him. As we got older our paths didn't cross as often but when they did he was still the same old Ian - friendly and welcoming with a big smile. I wish there were something that could be said to ease your pain. You are in my thoughts. Sending all my love -
February 14, 2013
My heart goes out to all of you. I've known Ian since grade 7. He was always such a great person and I do not know a single person who would speak ill of him. It is such a tragic loss for our city and all of our lives. My deepest condolences to Ian's family, friends and those who knew him in anyway.
grad '10 Ian "iMak" McDonald, Josh "JBillz" Beyers, Jordan "JL" Leong
Jordan Leong
February 14, 2013
Dear Deb, Gord, and Bron, words cannot express the sadness i feel for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. Ian's drive, determination, and passion he instilled in all facets of life, i know, has truly been an inspiration to myself and those who have been blessed to know him. Ian, you are a man who holds a special place in the hearts of so many family and friends. We are all thinking of you buddy.
Your friend,
Jordan Leong
February 14, 2013
Our hearts break for you Deb, Gord and Bronwyn. Ian was wuch a personable and caring person, and as a family, we loved sharing time with him in Calgary and Invermere. There are no words that will ease your pain, but the many memories you have of your precious son will always be with you and anyone whoever met him. He always brought sunshine into any room that he entered. We will miss him very much and always remember his laughter and smiley face.
If you ever need anything, please give us a call.
Mary-Jo, Dean, Megan & Spencer Marshall
February 14, 2013
Our hearts pour out to your family. We had the pleasure of meeting Ian on numerous occasions as a good friend of our son Jesse. Everyone is affected when one of our children is gone. Jesse is in a very sad state since hearing of Ian's untimely departure. We all are.
Dean,Tiina, Jesse and our family are thinking of all of you.
February 14, 2013
To Deb and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Deanna Piotrowski
Adah
February 14, 2013
My Dear Bron.
I wish you all the love in the world. I want to be there for you as much as you were for our family when we needed the support. Know that our whole family including Eric love you very very much. PLEASE CALL ME IF YOU NEED ANYTHING. Love u so much xoxoxox
February 14, 2013
Gord and family,
My condolences and deepest sympathies on your lose. A great tragedy.
Nowell Berg
Kirsty Schmidt
February 14, 2013
Ian was truly one of a kind. He was headstrong and such a positive influence. I couldn't be more thankful for the time we spent together, how he consoled me and was there for me when I was injured. He supported my dreams of moving away for school and I learned of his dreams to start the clothing company the first day I met him, I couldn't be more happy for him; and I know he would be so proud to know his legacy will be continued. Deb, Gord and Bronwyn my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time, as well as those also touched by Ian.
Rhonda Francis
February 14, 2013
Dear Deb, Gord and Bronwyn, Our deepest condolences to your family. Our prayers for healing are with you. With love Rhonda and Bruce Francis
February 14, 2013
Dear Gord, Deb and Bronwyn, Words cannot convey the sorrow and sadness in our hearts for you. Ian was such a wonderful young man. He was such a pleasure to coach and added so much strength, perseverance and humility through his playing ability on and off the court. We are all thinking of you and hope you know you are not alone as you go through this painful time. Always in our hearts: Eileen Gullion, Tyler, Theo Tony, Michaela and Mikasi Allen.
Michelle Gunst
February 14, 2013
They say the good die young and Ian was definitely an example of this. Literally one of the most awesome people I ever had the privilege of meeting. He had such a kind heart, was driven, talented, funny and so easy to talk to. He was such a positive person and it was so contagious that it was impossible not to smile with him when he was around. Deb and Gord, you should really be proud of yourselves for raising such an amazing person. I thank you for bringing him into this world as he inspired me in a way that I will never forget. I know there are no words to be said that could console you and your family, but I hope that knowing how much he touched my life and many others, and knowing that you were a large part of this, is of some consolation. He will be greatly missed!!
Lana Dunn
February 14, 2013
You know we are thinking of you and your family with heavy hearts. What a beautiful tribute to an amazing young man. All our love and healing energy, Lana, Dwayne and family
Cath Todd
February 14, 2013
Such wonderful memories of an amazing young man. This is truly a tragedy. Sincere condolences to Gord, Deb and Bronwyn. Hugs to you. Ian will live in my heart.
February 14, 2013
Dear Deb, Gord and Bronwyn, My heart breaks for you and the family. There are no words I can think of to ease your pain other than to try and focus on all the wonderful memories you have of Ian. Wish I was closer to be there for you. Love you all. Mary Lou Burke (Webster) and Brian
Stephanie Day
February 14, 2013
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My son worked with Ian and over the past year and a half and I was lucky to get to know Ian a bit. I was always so impressed with his positive energy and enthusiasm. I never saw him without a smile on his face. So personable, polite, kind and FUNNY. Just an all round great kid. It was so obvious he was raised with immense love and support. I will miss Ian. His smile and zest for life will stay with me always.
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