Louisbourg
The family of John Samuel MacDonald, 75, regretfully announce his passing on Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
A lifelong resident of Louisbourg, John was the son of the late John W. (Jake) and Johanna (Kehoe) MacDonald of Louisbourg.
John is survived by his wife, Julie (Coleman); sons, Brad, Kyle (Ria), Kelly (Danielle); daughter, Holly (Christine); grandchildren, Rian, Bruno, Sophie, and Charlotte; many nieces and nephews and his little dog, Zoe. He is also survived by sisters, Betty Gallagher (Fred), Halifax, Kathy Antle (Pius), Dartmouth; brothers, Allister, Louisburg and Michael (Marilyn), Dartmouth.
Besides his parents in 1987, John was predeceased by his sisters, Jackie Randall (2019), Isabel Macher (2018), Mora McIsaac (1995), Charlotte Ann (1946); brother, Jimmie Norman (2012).
John Samuel was a fine hockey player in his prime, a stay-at-home defenseman well-known in Cape Breton hockey circles for his great slap-shot (with a wooden stick). He was a sailor, having worked with Upper Lakes Shipping and Leitch Transport for over 25 years. Trick or treaters loved going to his house at Halloween, as he’d always be sure to add an unpeeled potato to the treats he’d give out. John Samuel will be remembered for his wit and sense of humour, and he will be missed by all.
Cremation has taken place. As with his wishes, there will be no visitation. A celebration of his life will take place later this summer, when the MacDonald Clan will received family and friends to reminisce about the one and only John Samuel. Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
“Don’t cry for what is gone, Smile for what you had”
Online Condolences
Julie, thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Sending love and hugs and prayers.
From: Jackie Hunt
Holly and family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers with you. God bless.. xoxo ❤️
Our condolences to all the family at this sad time. Love and hugs going to each individual as you deal with your loss. xo
RIP cousin Johnny
as much a friend as family.
So sorry for your loss Julie and family…
Will miss you forever and will love you for always❤ yep yep
Thinking of you Julie and all the family during this sad time,,,,we have great memories of john,,he had a wonderful sense of humour,,,rest in peace john,,,
To the MacDonald family,
So sorry to hear of John Samuel’s passing. He was such a nice person and had a way of making everyone smile. He was a natural. Cherish the memories. My deepest sympathy to all.
Julie and family, so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers. Take care and God Bless.
Julie/MacDonald Family -Sorry to hear of John Samuel’s Passing.. Our condolences to all his family… Lots of good memories of growing up in Louisbourg and his friendship… Rest in Peace “John Samuel”– Albert/Vonnie Dowling
So sorry to hear of John Samuel’s passing … my thoughts and prayers are with you all … hugs
Dear Julie,
Bill and I want to express our condolences to you and the MacDonald family; Johnny will be missed! He was a great guy,loved by our family. I am especially glad that Kelly,Danielle and Bruno had the opportunity to spend time with Johnny and you,Julie,were the catalyst to make this happen. May your memories of happier times give you comfort. Love,Linda
To the MacDonald family. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of John Samuel. He always had a smile , a story to tell and a great sense of humour. Our condolences are sent your way during this difficult time. God bless! Brian and Donna (MacIntyre) Lahey.
To the MacDonald Family
We extend our most sincere sympathy to you folks in the passing of John Samuel. Another well liked citizen of Louisbourg has left our midst.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead.
Sincerely
Donald John and Margie
sorry to learn of john samuel passing . rest in peace my friend. i have many good memories of our youth. sincere condolence to julie and family.
The MacDonald Family , so very sorry to hear of the passing of John Samuel , another face we will miss seeing around our Town .May your faith and love for each other see you through this difficult time . With deepest sympathy , Rosie & Raymond Lahey & Family . God Bless .
Our deepest condolences to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. John Samuel’s wonderful sense of humor will be very missed.
God Bless.
Michelle & Jimmy de Vries
Sincere sympathy to you Julie and family and the MacDonald family. We were so sorry to hear of the very sad news. Joe and John had a lot of laughs together on their sailing adventures and I too also had a few good laughs with him at the dances in Sydney long before I knew Joe. You could always count on him with his humour He was very highly thought of in our books. May your faith and love get you through these hard times
Love and hugs from both of us. Joe and Betty
Deepest sympathy Julie to you and your family, and to Betty, Kathy, Allister and Michael. My memories of John Samuel are all about his larger-than-life personality and his ready sense of humour. Rest in peace Johnny.. Bobby and Anne Shaw
Hi Julie. My condolences to you and family.
Take care
Mary