Lorne McDonald
1926 - 2016
Lorne McDonald
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Lorne McDonald of Riverview passed away at The Moncton Hospital on Thursday, August 25, 2016. Born in Isle aux Morts, NL, he was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Lorne served with the Merchant Navy during WWII from 1939 – 1945 for which he received the Atlantic Star Award for his service. He later continued his career as a Captain of several oil tankers as well as ferries between New Brunswick and PEI. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking and puttering around in his basement.

He will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Millie (Mercer); daughters Sharon (Robert Lingley) of Burlington, ON, Susan (Jordon McDonald) of Richibouctou Village; his granddaughter Nicole McDonald-Rode; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Rd., Riverview, (869-2007). A private family graveside service will take place at a later date in Fair Haven Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca

Lorne McDonald