EDWIN ROSS MACDONALD

Condolences & Memories (6 entries)

• I met Ross when I was employed in the office of MacDonald Brothers Sheet Metal on Aikins St. I was 16 years old working summers until I was 18 then hired on full time. When staff changes came about in the late 70's many of us kept in touch. Then about 10 years ago, Ross started calling and inviting several of us former employees to come to his home for a Christmas visit. Natalie was there for a couple of those years, then after a time, Ross called a few of us again. We had such a great time reminiscing and enjoying Ross's generous hospitality. Ross would often call me at other times during those years as my dad died in 2003 and was very close to Ross's dad. My dad, George Harper worked in the plant as well as going out to the MacDonald's cottage to help with repairs and such. Mr. Edwin MacDonald was "the boss" when I first started working at their office. A couple of years ago I thought to call Ross, but procrastinated as I didn't hear from him about the annual Christmas visit. He has been on my mind for the past 2 -3 years. Forgive me, family, for not calling to inquire as to his health and well-being. I would have visited him. I miss Ross a lot. Those visits were so special as I looked forward to his call every year. With profound sadness I write this and send my love to all of you. Blessings in abundance, Kathryn - Posted by: Kathryn Harper (Former employee at MacDonald Bros.) on: Aug 06, 2025

• I met Ross and Natalie several times when they came to Arizona. We both shared the same genealogy lnterest in our Nova Scotia and Glenurquhart Scotland MacDonalds. We shared the same MacDonald GGGGG-GParent. Ross through son James. And I through son Hugh. They were both terrific down to earth people and sadly missed - Posted by: Ben MacDonald (Ma cD.onald) on: Jan 22, 2023

• From a very young age I recall thinking about what a gentleman "Uncle Ross" was. Out and about he was almost always topped with a fedora, whether on a mundane outing to buy groceries, or while taking Natalie out to Rae & Jerry's on a Saturday evening. Ross was always happy to have a conversation, and it was never garden variety drivel about the weather -- he always displayed a genuine and keen interest in how we were doing. Even well into his 90s I would run into him at Safeway, or on the phone during the pandemic, and he would ask about everyone by name and would want to know how everybody was doing. He will be missed. - Posted by: Graeme MacDonald & Family (Cousin) on: Oct 25, 2022

• Sending Blessings to Heaven. Ross now gets to be with the love of his life, Natalie. You were always such a inspiration to me and I admire everything about you. Thank you for having so much love to share with so many. We are all so fortunate to have you in our life and your beautiful daughter Elizabeth and her family. May your heart be whole again when get reunited with your Natalie. Love The Thompson’s ❤️❤️❤️❤️ - Posted by: Heather Thompson (Friend of the family) on: Oct 23, 2022

• My father a former employee always mentioned Mr. E. with high regard. - Posted by: Richard M Baspaly (son of employee) on: Oct 23, 2022

• To All the Macdonald Family: My deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Through the years my parents, Ken and Donna Macaw, would see your mum and dad. Those times were always, always cherished and I recall both Ken and Donna recalling parties and get togethers with Natalie and Ross and speaking of them both with the highest regards. In fact, upon my father's death in 2016, your dad, unable to attend the Celebration of Life gathering for my father, wrote my mum a beautiful letter which she kept and now I have to this day. My parents valued the friendship they had with your parents very much. I am so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Sidney Macaw (family friend) on: Oct 22, 2022