Lorne MacDonald

1936 - 2023

Lorne MacDonald passed away on January 3rd, 2023 surrounded by his family, and much love. Born in Montreal, Canada to Lawrence and Kathleen MacDonald, and one of seven siblings, Lorne married the love of his life Annette MacDonald and enjoyed a long and loving marriage of 66 years. They have resided in the San Francisco Bay Area for the past 60 years.Lorne started his career as an engineer followed by thirty-five years as a professor of technology and engineering at College of San Mateo (CSM). He was an author of several technical books and recently finished his first fiction novel, 'Just call me Roses'. In retirement he honed his passions of baking sour dough bread, custom roasting coffee beans and cooking a few specialties of his own. He was an intellect, hockey player, skier, golfer, sports enthusiast, but more than anything, he had a keen sense of humor and huge heart that touched many.Lorne is survived by his wife Annette, his daughters Lynn Egan (Mark), Leslie Charles (Mike), Lisa O'Malley (Mike), Louise MacDonald, and Laura Boderck (Steve), 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and brother Ross MacDonald.Services will be held at St. Charles Church, in San Carlos, on Friday, February 17th at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity.