In memory of
Alexander "Sandy" MacDonald
July 8, 1944 - September 17, 2026
Alexander "Sandy" MacDonald passed away unexpectedly on September 17th, 2026 at the age of 82.
He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, teacher, and friend to many.
Sandy is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn, his two children, John and his wife Kendra, and Heather and her husband Paul. His five grandchildren, Jackson, Corbyn, Morgan, Nicholas, and Zoe. And his brother John Fraser.
Sandy was born in Lennoxtown, Scotland on July 8th, 1944 to parents John and Frances MacDonald. Throughout his career he was a mechanic, a Navy Lieutenant reserve, a teacher, professor, and director, and a member and president at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606.
He will be remembered for his kindness, his generosity, and his humour. He will be deeply missed by his friends, his family, his colleagues, and all who knew him throughout his full life.
Sandy's Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm on October 25th, 2026 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606, 1555 Bayly St., Pickering.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to THORNTON FUNERAL CENTRE (1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, 905-579-6787).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Support Our Troops or to the Canadian Cancer Society.
He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, teacher, and friend to many.
Sandy is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn, his two children, John and his wife Kendra, and Heather and her husband Paul. His five grandchildren, Jackson, Corbyn, Morgan, Nicholas, and Zoe. And his brother John Fraser.
Sandy was born in Lennoxtown, Scotland on July 8th, 1944 to parents John and Frances MacDonald. Throughout his career he was a mechanic, a Navy Lieutenant reserve, a teacher, professor, and director, and a member and president at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606.
He will be remembered for his kindness, his generosity, and his humour. He will be deeply missed by his friends, his family, his colleagues, and all who knew him throughout his full life.
Sandy's Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm on October 25th, 2026 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606, 1555 Bayly St., Pickering.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to THORNTON FUNERAL CENTRE (1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, 905-579-6787).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Support Our Troops or to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Celebration of Life
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606
1555 Bayly Street, Pickering, ON, CANADA, L1W 3W1
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Sunday, 25 Oct 2026 2:00 PM