Tribute Wall
In Memory of
Art MacDonald
1932 - 2022
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Stacey McDougall posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Dear Gwennie, Terri and Val (and families), I am just heartbroken to see this. And I can just imagine your pain and not having this wonderful man in your lives anymore. He was truly so lovely. Loved you all so much and so proud of all of your accomplishments. I loved when they came to visit my mum. She thought Gwennie was so lucky to have found such a wonderful partner, and oh how he loved your mum- just the way he looked at her! I know he and my mum and Pat are all doing the NY Times crossword all together again. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. love, Stacey (Atkinson) McDougall.
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Kenneth Maclean posted a condolence
Sunday, October 30, 2022
Dear Hallam:
" As virtuous men pass mildly away and whisper to their souls to go, while some sad friends do say the 'breath goes now" and some say, 'no'. So, let us melt and make no noise, no tear-floods or sigh-tempests move; ' twere profanation of our joys to tell the laity our love. Moving of the earth brings harms and fears; men reckon what it did and meant. But trepidation of the spheres, though greater far, is innocent. Dull sublunary lover's love, whose soul is sense, cannot admit absence because it doth remove those things which elemented it."
Those exquisite words from A Valediction Forbidding Mourning by John Donne express more eloquently than anything I could conjure our long trusting relationship over 50 years. Our walks and conversations ranged over the full gamut of philosophy, education, religion, psychology and local politics usually ending with, "Yeah, we got all the worlds problems solved, now!" But none of that compared, dear Hallam, to the personal support we provided to each other and for that I am both deeply grateful and honoured. Though I could not be there in person, being constrained by my family circumstances, I was present in spirit.
As for our separation, as Donne exclaimed, "endure yet not a breach, but an expansion like gold to airy thinness beat".
Tintern
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Barb posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
I am so sad to hear about Art's passing and my heart is with Gwennie and his beloved family. I have so many memories of gatherings at Faye's house and all over Pictou - and Art is there in many of them - with and without Gwennie. He always had a big smile and a friendly word to share and I've always had - and will continue to have - a real soft spot in my heart for dear Art.
Karel and I send our sincere condolences to all who loved him.
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Kathy Bourgeois Cyr posted a condolence
Thursday, October 13, 2022
My deepest condolences to you all - Art was a true gentleman. God Bless you at this difficult time.
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Lois & Russell Hendsbee posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Sending our deepest condolences to Gwen and all of Art’s family. May you be able to draw on your many memories to help you through this difficult time. Hugs to all, Sincerely Lois & Russell Hendsbee
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Donalda McGuire posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Dear Gwennie ,Terri , Val and Family . Thinking of you all and remembering what a kind,community minded Gentleman Art was . Never missing out to get a chance to say hello. Pictou will miss Art for many reasons , a kind and friendly neighbour . A life well lived and our prayers and deep caring sympathy is sent to you the Family . Blessings to you all ,may Art Rest In Peace . Sincerely Jerry and Donalda McGuire
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Marie Reid Hatt posted a condolence
Monday, October 10, 2022
Gwennie,Terri and Val and families. My sincere condolences to you on the passing of Art. He was a wonderful teacher and a friend. Doing the Rotary musicals with Art as Director was such a special time for so many.
May your bountiful memories of a life well lived be a comfort. God bless.
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Patricia (Wilson) Emery posted a condolence
Monday, October 10, 2022
Gwen, Ila, Ellen and all Art's family: So sorry to read of Art's passing. I have many good memories of him starting with my time with the Municipal School Board and the Pictou District School Board. He was definitely a man to be remembered. It was always a pleasure to meet and chat with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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Colleen Rafus3 lit a candle
Monday, October 10, 2022
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With sincere sympathy to Gwen and family. My memories of Art are his years of commitment to the Rotary plays. He worked so tirelessly with cast members to perfect each one of the productions through the years. I was blessed to be a part of a few productions and often reflect back on them. "His patience was admirable" Rest in Peace Art, you will be greatly missed by so many!
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Jack and Evelyn macIsaac posted a condolence
Sunday, October 9, 2022
To Gwennie and all the MacDonald family…Pictou county has last a very fine citizen who will be well remembered for his unselfish contributions to public life..His touchstone was Loyalty to those principles you believed in and defend those in his day to day life…in other words he lived what he preached.It was our honor to have known him and work with him through good times and bad.
Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences go out to all of the family.
Sincerely
Jack and Evelyn MacISAAC
607-2677 Gladstone st
Halifax B3K 0A3
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Cindy MacLeod posted a condolence
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Sending our sincere sympathy to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Cindy and Hugh MacLeod
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Debra MacIsaac posted a condolence
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Gwen, Terri, Val and family: I was saddened to read of your loss. Art was a wonderful man; his passing will be a significant loss to
the town of Pictou in which he dedicated so much of his life. Art made certain to visit and have a chat whether at Pictou Academy or Dr. McCulloch. I always looked forward to his easy-going banter. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Rob Batherson posted a condolence
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Deepest sympathies to Art's family, starting with his wife Gwennie, and many friends. I knew Art as a dedicated Tory in Pictou West and Central Nova. In good political times and bad, you could always count on Art. He will be missed. Rob Batherson, National Councillor for Nova Scotia and President, Conservative Party of Canada
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Jim Nicholson posted a condolence
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Our condolences to Gwen and family. Rest In Peace, J. Arthur - the man with the Granny Smith apple.
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Susan Chickness posted a condolence
Friday, October 7, 2022
So sorry to hear of Arts passing. Terry loved playing golf with him and hearing his stories. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Terry & Susan Chickness
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Marguerite Shea posted a condolence
Friday, October 7, 2022
What a life ! J. Arthur was amazing . I always enjoyed his banter, sometimes wiser than I knew. He inspired so many young Pictonians.May he rest in Peace .
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David and Shelley Pos lit a candle
Friday, October 7, 2022
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We were saddened to learn of Art’s passing. He was a delightful person with a great sense of humour. We appreciated his positive comments about the music offered by the PUC Choir.
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Elaine(Knight) Gray posted a condolence
Friday, October 7, 2022
Mr MacDonald will be missed by so many. He was always a role model for all his students. He was faithful presence at PUC and I know he will be missed.
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Diane Vaughan posted a condolence
Friday, October 7, 2022
Art was truly a man of faith. His church and church community was a treasured part of his life. He loved his family and so enjoyed telling me what each member was doing. His years as a teacher and principal were a joy to him. I worked with him and always felt his support, as did the children whose lives he touched. May he Rest In Peace.
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Dorothy MacConnell posted a condolence
Friday, October 7, 2022
Gwen and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Art was always so welcoming. Hugs. James and Dorothy
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Faus Johnson posted a condolence
Friday, October 7, 2022
Art was a Gentleman’s gentleman and was loved by all that knew him! The Pipes & Drums in heaven will be playing Art’s favourite tune “ Highland Cathedral “ Rest In Peace Art!
Faus & Lee (Freeman) Johnson
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Ethel McIsaac posted a condolence
Friday, October 7, 2022
Sorry to hear of Art's passing. Another Pictou icon has passed. He will be missed.
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Ron McCarville posted a condolence
Thursday, October 6, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Art's passing. He was one of my heroes and i feel fortunate to have known him. He inspired his students to think and i have always been grateful to him for that. I moved away from Pictou many years ago but each time i returned home, i found myself going past Art and Gwen's place hoping to see them. When Art was outside he would greet me with a warm smile and a hearty "Mr. McCarville!". He always had time to chat and catch up. My condolences go out to Art's wonderful family. I know i speak for thousands of students who were lucky enough to learn from your husband, dad and grampie. He was one of a kind.
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doug Watters posted a condolence
Thursday, October 6, 2022
How lucky I was to have attended Patterson Junior High School and to have Mr.MacDonald as my grade 8 home room teacher.and a friend forever. OH the giggles of a junior high class that were heard along with the cry " I think Mr. MacDonald likes Miss Smith.". It was some LIKE, turned to 60 plus years of love. Art was always encouraging and supportive of individuals and town projects. I will miss our occasional chats when we met, not without some political bantering!!. My thoughts and prayers to Gwen. Gwen was a grade 8 teacher for me also. She was part of Art's success.
Doug Watters
Dartmouth NS
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Paula Millman posted a condolence
Thursday, October 6, 2022
I will miss this lovely man very much. Sincere sympathy to Gwen and family.
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Hugh Farquhar posted a condolence
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Art was a strong support to me during my decade of service at Pictou United Church. I especially remember his willingness to teach a Junior High Sunday School Class when others were somewhat threatened by that age group. He and I acted in several Rotary plays, notably, he played Col. Pickering while I Prof. Higgins. We had many scenes together and enjoyed bouncing off each other. My sympathy to Gwen, Terri and Val as you adjust to this new reality. I hold you in my heart.
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