Alexander "Peter" MacDonald

MACDONALD, Alexander “Peter” - It is with great sadness that the family of Alexander “Peter” MacDonald announce his passing on February 18, 2022 at the QEII surrounded by family at the age of 56. He was the loving husband to Peggy (née Todd) MacDonald and proud Dad to Megan, Genevieve & Todd. He is survived by his parents, Ronnie and Josephine (née Campbell) MacDonald of Port Hood, NS, sisters Kelly Nicolson (Rob) of Yellowknife, Therese (Keith Young) of Calgary, Joan of Iron Mines and brother Tom (Marilou) of Fort McMurray. Peter is also survived his in-laws David and Frances Todd of Halifax, brothers-in-law Richard Todd (Ginny) of New Glasgow and Jim Todd, of Halifax, nieces and nephews: Lena, Jesse, and Nora Young, Melyssa Todd (Joseph), and Jesse (Morgan) Todd and uncles, aunts and many cousins.

Peter loved time with family whether it was on the deck in Dartmouth or in Cape Breton. He was always willing to man the BBQ for any occasion while listening to his favourite music and sharing a laugh with friends. He was passionate about sports. He played hockey and softball throughout his life. In his adult years he developed a passion for golf. He was a dedicated Toronto Maple Leaf’s fan awaiting their Stanley Cup win for a significant number of years. He coached his son’s hockey teams in the Dartmouth Whalers Minor Hockey Association and was the recipient of the Ross Drake Memorial Coach award. He was described by the players as more than a hockey coach, as a mentor as well. He was kind and generous. He was a lover of animals and loved by his canine companions. He lit up a room with his quick wit, stories, and warm personality. Peter loved to tease everyone, and his sister Joan always quickly retorted, “Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater”. He was an avid reader and loved trivia. He was proud of his Cape Breton roots and enthusiastically watched his daughters dance from the crowd, yelling “Route 19”. Peter was described by co-workers as a larger-than-life father figure, coaching them to their greatest potential.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 23 from 1:30pm – 4:00pm and from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home 217 Portland St. Dartmouth. Funeral mass will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 2:00pm at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Halifax. Please note in keeping with COVID-19 Public Health Act requirements, all attending the visitation and funeral mass will be required to show photo ID and proof of vaccination before entering. Space at the funeral mass will be limited. The funeral mass will be streamed on the Good Shepherd Parish https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0eNtiYPvZkjsrRqeInhTw/featured and https://www.facebook.com/Good-Shepherd-Parish-St-Agnes-St-Thomas-Aquinas-176248592394175

We would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and support staff in ICU at the QEII for their kindness and compassion towards Peter and family. Peter proudly spent the last 17 years with Canadian Blood Services, in lieu of flowers please roll up your sleeves and make an appointment to donate blood in memory of him because “it is in you to give”. Appointments can be made under the Partners for Life Program, “Peter and Friends”. If you are not able to roll up your sleeve, the family ask you to make a donation in Peter’s memory to one of the following charities: Mary Beth Chaulk Fund with the Dartmouth Whalers mail to: [email protected] or L’Arche Cape Breton, www.larchecapebreton.org