Obituary of Brian Douglas MacDonald

It is with broken hearts that the family of Brian Douglas MacDonald announce his passing on January 31st at the Saint John Regional Hospital after a short illness. He was the beloved son and best friend of his mom Helen and late dad Leslie Macdonald. Brother to Danny (Jennifer) MacDonald and Lori Scovil, who will miss him greatly. Brian, although not married, had 9 beloved nieces and nephews who over the years he stepped in as a brother or father figure as needed. They are Matthew (Bel) and Colin MacDonald of Airdrie, Alberta, Kyle MacDonald of Windsor, Ontario, Colton Betts of Kingston; and Ashley, Dylan, Tyson MacDonald of French Village, Rothesay. As well as Noah and Sarah Durelle of French Village, Rothesay. He will also be missed by his Uncle Bob (Joyce) McIllwraith, Aunt Betty (Eldon) Ferris and Uncle James (Shirley) MacDonald and many cousins. Brian spent many hours working, helping and debating with his Uncle Eddie (Mary) MacDonald. He could often be found, at the Kingston Farmers Market or the Markets in Sussex, chatting and debating with anyone who would listen, rather than working. Brian graduated from KV High followed by 3 years at UNBSJ, where he studied Political Science. Brian during his elementary/ Junior High school years he was known to his friends as Turtle. Although he watched every sport on TV, from darts to hockey (and could tell you anything about all sports) his favourite sports were hockey, the Maple Leafs, baseball, the Blue Jays and basketball, the Raptors and cars. He knew all the players and their stats. He had an ongoing debate with Betty who was the best, the Leafs or the Habs; and kept Ed and Danny up on the car racing and auctions. CNN was a favorite and all of Trumps antics. He felt it was the best "Reality Show" on TV. Brian was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Quispamsis. His wake will be at the Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, from 2pm – 4 pm & 6pm to 8pm on Monday Feb 5th with a Mass of Christian Burial from St Marks Catholic Church, on Tuesday, February 6th at 10 am. Interment will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery.