Donald H. MacFarlane, 80, of Moncton passed away at the
Moncton City Hospital on March 15, 2024, with his wife by his
side. Born in Moncton to the late Everett and Jessie
(Christie) MacFarlane. Don was retired from CN Rail with 31
years of service. He was a proud member and Past Master of
Acacia Lodge #49 F & AM, a member of the Frank H. Tingley #5
OES, the Atlantice Salmon Federation and the Miramichi Salmon
Federation. He was a 3rd generation
volunteer firefighter. A former member and Captain
of #4 Hose Company of the Moncton Volunteer Firefighters
with 32 years of service, in honour of his bravery was the
recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee
Medal.
Don was a member of the first Pipe Band in Moncton,
the Greater Moncton Scottish Association where he was
affectionately known as "the Bard" for his annual
presentation of the Address to the Haggis. He was a former
member and President of the Perfect Circle FMCA Motorhome
Club.
He was an avid golfer in his earlier years, playing to a 3
handicap and he scored a Hole in One in his 2nd
year of playing. A charter member of Mountain Ridge Golf
Club and also of Catamount (Country Meadows) Golf Club. His
greatest outdoor enjoyment was fly-fishing for salmon, two of his
favorite fishing destinations were Labrador and Larry’s
Gulch.
Don had many hobbies that he excelled at, leather tooling,
fly-tying, making wine, bowling. He was an avid traveler in
earlier years, including many RV trips all over U.S and
Canada. In more recent years the travels consisted of
lengthy daytrips around the Maritimes. Don was a genuine
person who made everyone feel welcome.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth (Liz) Welling
MacFarlane, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides
his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Bruce.
Don’s family will be receiving relatives and
friends at Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330
Whitepine Rd., Riverview (506-869-2007) on Tuesday from 6-8 PM, with
Acacia Lodge No.49 F&AM holding a masonic service at 5:45 PM.
A service celebrating Don’s life will take place at the
funeral home on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 11 AM. Donations to JDRF
Canada or the memorial of the donors choice would be appreciated by
the family.