John Joseph "Bun" MacDonald of Westville passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1 at the age of 86 at the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, NS.

Born in New Glasgow, he was the son of Roderick J. and C. Elizabeth MacDonald. He worked as an accountant for 45 years at White Motor Corporation, Franks Trucking and Delco Wire and Cable, retiring in 2010 to return to Nova Scotia.

He grew up in the North End of New Glasgow attending St. John’s Academy, spending most of his free time playing baseball and hockey. In later life, he added golf and curling. An avid fan of most sports, he especially loved the Montreal Canadiens and his beloved Toronto Blue Jays.

He is survived by Donna, his wife of 63 years; daughter, Kim (Ed) Bowie; son-in-law, Wayne Sparkes; his grandchildren, Alix and Drue Bowie, Colton Fournier, Megan Sparkes and great-grandson, Kiefer Bowie; sisters, Ann Bates and Mary (Al) Sutherland; brothers, Neil, Lawrence and George "Willy" (Marion). He was predeceased by his daughter, Tracy (2025); his brothers, Francis, Donald "Duke" and Louis; sisters-in-law, Dorothy, Lolly and Isabel; brother-in-law, Lennie Bates.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 5 at 11am, at R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave., New Glasgow, NS. Reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit c/o Aberdeen Health Foundation.

"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives."

Jackie Robinson