After a courageous battle with cancer, it is with profound sadness that the family of Brian McDonald announces his passing, with his wife Renee by his side, peacefully on January 31, 2025, at the Oak Ridge Hospice in Port Perry, Ontario. Brian was 81 years old.
He was predeceased by his parents Alex McDonald, his mother Margaret Einarson, his son Douglas McDonald, his brother James McDonald and sister Joan McDonald.
Brian will be greatly missed by his brother Barret McDonald (Joan), daughter Deborah Lyver (Wayne), stepson Jason Ferris (Jenne), stepson Andre Ferris (Monique), as well as his grandchildren Ronan, Alexis, Brendan, Graham, Avery, Jaime, Jeremy, Jacob, Zachary, Abby and Jace.
As a husband, father, grandfather, friend, colleague, mentor, and volunteer, Brian touched the lives of everyone he met. His kindness, wisdom, and generosity knew no bounds. Brian was passionate about giving back to his community and his contributions were life changing.
Brian’s memory and legacy will live on in the hearts of all of us. May he rest in peace.
A Celebration of Brian’s Life will be held on Tuesday February 25, 2025, at THORNTON FUNERAL CENTRE (1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, 905-579-6787) with visitation at 10am, until time of service at 11am.
Attire: Business casual preferred. No suit required.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to
1) https://feedtheneedindurham.ca/donate
2) https://www.k9advocacymanitoba.ca/donate
