Obituary of Joseph Bernard McDonald

Age 76, Halifax. It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband and father on April 10, 2017 at the Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, he was a son of the late Peter and Sophia (Bruce) McDonald. Dad was an active member of St. Michael’s Parish for 40 years, serving in many ministries which gave him such great joy. Dad’s labor of love for many years was making rosary prayer beads for anyone who needed, many of which have made their way around the world. As director of Mary, Mother Of CARMEL Lay Carmelite Community. He volunteered with St. Vincent de Paul and served as Eucharist minister. Of all the accomplishments of his life, his family was truly his greatest blessing. He enjoyed nothing more than spending time with those he cherished. He has left his legacy of love with all of us. Dad was a lobster fisherman for many years and then went back to school to earn his radio operator ticket, finishing his career with Bedford Institute of Oceanography. For all who met him and experienced his humility and great compassion, knew that his most precious gift was love. He is survived by his loving wife, Phoebe (Bishop); sons, Joseph (Anne); Peter (Hannah); daughters, Mary Brown; Anette McDonald; Sophia Dale Mountain; Susan West (Shawn), all of Halifax; brothers Gary; Robert (Gertie); sisters, Marie Pieroway; Joan Kamsma; Madonna Drover (John); grandchildren, Jennifer, James, Missy (Rob), Katie (Morad), Ryan (Genna), Perry, Jeremy, Chris, Simon, Cherie, Vivian, Hillary, Courtney, Joshua; 10 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers; Thomas, Raymond and Ronald in infancy; sisters Mae Tinsley and Patricia Cragen; great grandson, Jonathan. Arrangements are under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd. 149 Herring Cove Rd., where visitation will be held Sunday April 16 from 6-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held Monday April 17 at 11 a.m. from St, Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, 6 St. Michael’s Ave. Interment to take place at a later date. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank or a charity of one’s choice. " Go with God Dad and rest in His arms you have run your race"