Allan Francis MacDonald

85, Sydney

With sadness, the family of Allan Francis MacDonald announce his passing in his 86th year, on September 6, 2013 at the R. C. MacGillivray Guest Home in Sydney.

Allan was a lifelong resident of Sydney. A graduate of Sydney Academy, he worked at Sysco until his retirement, was a member of Sacred Heart Parish and an ardent follower of the financial world.

Allan was born in Sydney, the son of the late Angus Charles and Mary (MacIntyre) MacDonald. He is survived by his sisters, Marie Cipriani, Milford, MA and Lorraine MacDonald, Sydney, his brother Rev. Dr. Roderick B. MacDonald, Antigonish and his brother and sister -in- law, John and Anne MacDonald, New Glasgow. He is also survived by his nephew, Paul (Marilyn) MacDonald and children, Alexandra and Isaac, nieces Karen (Herbert) Cares, children, Marc and Paul DePetrio, Mary MacDonald (David McGreer), children, Kathleen, Maura and Matthew McGreer, Carmel (Ken) Scott, children, Beth, Mary and Margaret Scott.

He was predeceased by his brother Angus, nephew Andrew MacDonald and brother-in-law Tony Cipriani.

Visitation will take place at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10 at Sacred Heart Church. Rev. Bill Burke will officiate.

Memorial donations may be made to R.C. MacGillivray Guest Home or to a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.twcurry.com