James Patrick McDonald

March 6, 1939 - November 25, 2024

James Patrick McDonald passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the age of 85, following a brief battle with cancer. He is lovingly remembered by his children, MaryLyn Hardcastle (Greg), Jayme (Anne), Andy (Jannel), and Peter (Jackie), and his cherished grandchildren, Quinn, Mikaylie, Patrick, Sanjae, Bunny, Bobby, Paula, Oshane, Oshawn, Carol-Mae, Justin, Michael, and Daniel, as well as 11 great-grandchildren. James is predeceased by his grandson Kemroy.

James will also be fondly remembered by his siblings Ishbelle (Gilbert) LeBlanc, Judith Bale, Loretta Gallant, Pauline Allen, Ken McDonald, and Arlene McDonald, and his sisters-in-law Carrie McDonald and Patricia McDonald, along with many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, James and Margaret (Robertson) McDonald, his sister Juanita, brothers Ed, Mike, Leo, Bern, and brothers-in-law Frank Dower, Denny Callahan, Ted Bale, Dave Gallant, and Don Allen.

A funeral service will be held at Trenton Wesleyan Church, 274 2nd Dug Hill Road, Trenton, ON, on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. Cremation has taken place.

The family extends their gratitude to the Health at Home Palliative Care teams and Hospice Quinte for the compassionate care James received in his final days. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Quinte or a charity of your choice are appreciated.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Quinte Cremation Services.