My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of loss. I enjoyed getting to know Mr McDonald at Grace village. Such a kind man with a great sense of humour !
Sending love and prayers !
MACDONALD, Eldon
1938 - 2025
The family of Eldon Wayne MacDonald are saddened to announce his passing, surrounded by loved ones, on October 14, 2025 at Grace Village.
He was the devoted son of Alexander and Monna (Herring) MacDonald.
Mourning his loss are his beloved wife of 62 years, Janet Sewell: his children Mike (Karen) and Gina (Dwight): grandchildren Owen (Heidy) and Liam (Justine) MacDonald, Isaac & Amanda (Ann-Jessica) Andrews: great-grandchildren Willow and Rawson MacDonald, other family and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents, infant twin siblings Lyle and Lois, his brother Stan (late Benita) and brother-in-law Carl (late Sybil) Sewell.
Eldon was a faithful steward of the land bought by his parents in 1933, always taking what was there and making it better, now proudly watching it evolve as the next two generations have taken the reins. He quietly taught us by his actions about faithfulness to his wife, family and Church, a good work ethic, buying only what was needed and saving for our “wants” and knowing the difference between the two.
Always a hard-working and self-sufficient farmer, Alzheimer's slowly robbed Eldon of his ability to work safely with the machinery and animals, then made his memories confusing or inaccessible. His sense of humor remained intact, as well as the knowledge that we were family when we visited. He and Janet were able to live together at Grace Village in the same room to the very end, one comfort that was so important to each of them, for which we are so grateful.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, October 25, at St Andrew’s Church (256 Queen St., Lennoxville) at 2 p.m. Visitation will take place on Friday, October 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Church as well as Saturday from 1 p.m. A light lunch will follow the service. Burial will take place at another time.
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R.I.P. Eldon you will be missed,Our sympathies to Mike and his family and Gina and heir family.
Condolences to all. Our thoughts are with you during difficult times like this.
Nos sympathies à Mike et toute la famille.
Condolences to all. Our thoughts are with you.
Gina & Mike
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad. Condolences to your Mom. Now he will be at peace.
To Gina and Mike, Our condolences to you and your families. His was a life well lived.
Gina and Family
so sorry to hear the passing our your dad
My prayers will be with you during this time
Nancy Vintinner
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Janet,
Janet, Gina, Mike and families:
Our sincere condolences in the passing of Eldon, such a fine man and a faithful member of St Andrew's.
May the Lord give you his own grace and peace.
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Mrs. MacDonald, Mike, Gina and all the family,
Our sincerest sympathies. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Jim and Sue Moore
Sincere condolences Janet, Mike, Gina and all the family. Thinking of you all.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
RIP Eldon you were a good friend and a great example to all the kids from the Heights and their families. You were so patient to us kids that wanted to ride on the tractor or hay wagon and you let me drive old Flossy on the hay fork. Good thing she knew what she was doing. Our condolences to Mike and Gina and their families.
I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. MacDonald’s passing. I wish you courage and strength through these difficult times.
Mrs. McDonald, Mike, Gina, and Family, I am sorry to learn of Eldon's passing. I have fond memories of his sense of humor, and how patient he was explaining the workings of the farm to a very curious kid. Extending my condolences to your family.
Mike Cassidy
I was saddened to hear the news of the passing of Mr.McDonald. He was such a lovely man. My deepest condolences to the family.
Nos plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille de MR. MacDonald
Condolences to all the family from us here in Washington State.
my deepest sympathy and prayers to the family. Janet worked at Sherbrooke Hospital where
I worked there until retired. My parents buy 20 to 30 squards a years and we lived on
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i offer my deepest and prayers to the family.
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