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William Leonard McDonald
1919 - 2008 (89 years)-
Name William Leonard McDonald Born 1919 [1] Gender Male Military WW2 - RCAF [1] Eby ID Number Waterloo-109337P Died 15 Jun 2008 Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada 
[1] Person ID I109337 Generations Last Modified 25 Apr 2024
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Notes - WILLIAM LEONARD MCDONALD 1919 - 2008 On June 15, 2008, Len McDonald died at Columbia Forest Long Term Care Centre in Waterloo, peacefully, with his wife Isabel present. Len seemed destined to be an Anglican clergyman, like many in his family. But after he flew Spitfires for the RCAF in the Second World War, he chose to be a professional engineer, working first on the Avro Arrow project. He later worked at the Chalk River Nuclear Labs, then as a bush pilot, and finally at a paper mill in Kapuskasing. In 1943, he married Barbara Scott of Toronto; after the War, they raised four children: Bill, Peter (deceased), Mary, and Patrick. Through them, Len has seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In 1976, he married Isabel (Poolton) Donnan, acquiring four more children, Tim, Derek, Wendy, and David, and eventually six more grandchildren. In 1984, they retired to Waterloo to be nearer to their children. Len was a man of high standards, a calculated risk-taker, a music-lover, and a handyman. He had 32 wonderful years with Isabel, enjoying their children and grandchildren and their many friends, summering at Parry Sound, square dancing, playing bridge, and travelling. He will be especially missed by Isabel, who loved him deeply. The family sincerely thanks Columbia Forest, whose skilled staff gave Len so much kind care. Friends and family will be welcomed to a visitation 7-9 p.m. on Friday, June 20, at Erb & Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo. A memorial service and reception will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, at Holy Saviour Anglican Church, 33 Allen St. E., Waterloo, which Len and Isabel attended for many years. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Len's memory to the Memorial Fund at Holy Saviour Church, or your favourite charity.
The Waterloo Region Record - Jun. 18, 2008
- WILLIAM LEONARD MCDONALD 1919 - 2008 On June 15, 2008, Len McDonald died at Columbia Forest Long Term Care Centre in Waterloo, peacefully, with his wife Isabel present. Len seemed destined to be an Anglican clergyman, like many in his family. But after he flew Spitfires for the RCAF in the Second World War, he chose to be a professional engineer, working first on the Avro Arrow project. He later worked at the Chalk River Nuclear Labs, then as a bush pilot, and finally at a paper mill in Kapuskasing. In 1943, he married Barbara Scott of Toronto; after the War, they raised four children: Bill, Peter (deceased), Mary, and Patrick. Through them, Len has seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In 1976, he married Isabel (Poolton) Donnan, acquiring four more children, Tim, Derek, Wendy, and David, and eventually six more grandchildren. In 1984, they retired to Waterloo to be nearer to their children. Len was a man of high standards, a calculated risk-taker, a music-lover, and a handyman. He had 32 wonderful years with Isabel, enjoying their children and grandchildren and their many friends, summering at Parry Sound, square dancing, playing bridge, and travelling. He will be especially missed by Isabel, who loved him deeply. The family sincerely thanks Columbia Forest, whose skilled staff gave Len so much kind care. Friends and family will be welcomed to a visitation 7-9 p.m. on Friday, June 20, at Erb & Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo. A memorial service and reception will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, at Holy Saviour Anglican Church, 33 Allen St. E., Waterloo, which Len and Isabel attended for many years. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Len's memory to the Memorial Fund at Holy Saviour Church, or your favourite charity.
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Sources - [S602] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Waterloo Region Record (March 2008- ), Obituary of William Leonard McDonald - Jun. 18, 2008.
- [S602] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Waterloo Region Record (March 2008- ), Obituary of William Leonard McDonald - Jun. 18, 2008.
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Died - 15 Jun 2008 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada 
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