Obituary of Philip MacDonald J.D

Philip Bartlett MacDonald J.D. 1924 - 2015 Philip Bartlett MacDonald passed away on Friday, December 25, 2015 at his daughter's home in Port Perry, Ontario after facing multiple cancers with his characteristic faith, optimism and grace. Philip was born in Hastings, Ontario on December 8, 1924, the same day as his beloved wife Patricia née Thompson (deceased). Loving father and father-in-law of Catherine and Paul, John and Sandra, Peter, Philip and Patty, Michael and Meagan, Michele and Andrew. Caring grandfather of Emily, Helen, Marisa, David, Madeleine, Thompson, Rebecca, Christopher, Sean, Camryn, Michael, Charlotte and Georgia. He was the beloved brother of Joan Fitzpatrick and Dr. Frances MacDonald and brother-in-law of Dr. Ron Hine and Robert Currie as well as uncle to twenty-one nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Joseph and Irene and by brothers Joseph (Sandy) and William and sisters Margaret, Mary, Jane, and Dorothy. He will be deeply missed by his family and his many friends. Philip was a graduate of Osgoode Hall 1955, co founder of York Trust, Executive Vice President of British International Finance (Canada), President of Scarboro Finance and Simcoe Retail Acceptance, active in federal politics as a campaign manager and a pioneer in creating strip bonds. He thoroughly enjoyed many years as an active member of the Cricket Club. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME A.W. MILES - NEWBIGGING CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 7th. A Funeral Mass will be held in ST. MARGARET QUEEN OF SCOTLAND PARISH, 222 Ridley Boulevard, Toronto, on Friday, January 8th at 11:30 a.m. followed by a reception in the Church Hall. Our entire family express sincere appreciation to Dr. Rebecca Wray, Dad's wonderful caregiver Ruth Kenny, PSW Holly Tucker and the Port Perry Medical Community. Thank you to all our family and friends who continue to support us in so many ways. For those who wish, a memorial donation may be made to the HIV/AIDS+ Children of Patricia MacDonald Home, Nyumbani Village, Kenya (cheques payable to Fran MacDonald. - Nyumbani Village). Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymilesnewbigging.com.