Obituary of John R. McDonald

Following a brief illness at Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 with his family at his side, Mr. John R. “Jack” McDonald, of London, passed peacefully in his 70th year. Beloved husband of 50 years to Helen. Loving father of Elaine (the late Glenn) Schneider of Milton and Karen (Dale) Nethercott of Dorchester. Dear brother of Edwin McDonald of Northern Ireland and the late Elaine McDonald. Loving Papa to Laura Anne, Andrew and Emily and to Brandon, Jeff, Melissa and Allen. Jack was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and immigrated to Canada. Jack was owner and operator of Superior Floor and Wall in London for over 30 years. He will be sadly missed also by his many friends and by his golf mates at RiverBend. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the funeral service will be conducted on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow with a private interment at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Jack are asked to consider the Critical Care Trauma Centre (c/o London Health Sciences Foundation). Jack’s family wish to express sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Victoria Hospital and in particular the CCTC staff.