Obituary of Ronald Joseph Marcellus MacDonald

Marcellus started his next journey peacefully surrounded by his wife and children at Dr. John M Gillis Memorial Lodge. Born in Orwell where he lived his whole life, Marcellus enjoyed farming, community service, the Knights of Columbus and Cursillo. A constant in his life was his Catholic faith which guided many of his actions during his life, and gave him peace at the end. Marcellus is survived by his wife Sheila (MacDonald), sons - David (Ann), Wayne (Jayne) and Gerard; and daughter - Doris Compton (Robert, deceased). Step-daughters Heather and Julie Feehan (Bradley). Cherished Grandfather of Trevor (Amy), Matthew (Maggie), Lori (Grant), Susan (Dusty), Kerri (Mike), Benny (Christina), Jeremy (Kim), Sarah (David), Justin, Dalton, Emma, Alisha and 16 Great-Grandchildren. Marcellus will be missed by brothers - Wilbur (Marie) and Ignatus (Ita); sisters - Ronelda Whalen (Jim), Augusta Harriman (Don), and Gloria Chapman (Cyril). Sheila’s siblings - Wendell, Carol, Ray, Clara, Helen, Mac and Mona and their spouses and children. He was predeceased by his first wife Lorna MacDonald (nee Morrissey), infant daughter, Marion and parents - Helen and Leo MacDonald, his brothers - Charles (Joan), Ronald and Joseph in infancy; sister Gloria and sister-in-law Pauline MacDonald. Resting at Hillsboro Funeral Home, 2 Hollis Ave., Stratford for visitation Wednesday, August 8, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Joachim’s Church,Vernon River. Interment will follow at St. Joachim’s Cemetery. The Knights of Columbus will hold a prayer service prior to visitation at 6:30 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to St. Joachim’s Cemetery Fund or Alzheimer’s P.E.I. would be appreciated. Family flowers only please. Special thanks to staff of Gillis Lodge for the care and support over the last eight years. Completion of funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hillsboro Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to hillsborofuneral@eastlink.ca.