The family of Ross MacDonald is heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of his life on June 24th at the Fredericton Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital at the age of 42.
Born in Digby, N.S and moved to Saint John, N.B to begin his schooling in the I.T field and met his wife Christa in 2004. They settled in Hanwell, N.B, where they shared their life together with their two beautiful daughters, Emily and Sophie.
Ross was the most friendly and caring person you could ever meet. He would always talk and wave to everyone, especially the other orange Subaru drivers. Ross’s greatest joy was his family and was an amazing father. His daughters were his inspiration and was so proud of them. He cherished every moment he had this them, whether it was supporting Emily with her passion for soccer or Sophie’s imaginary play sessions. Ross also meant the world to his wife Christa. He was her rock, her confidant, best friend and soul mate. She was a better person and mom because of him.
Ross’s other passions included baking and Judo. He could bake the best cheesecake in town and he wanted to open his own baking business in the future. His passion for Judo began from a friendship he formed with the Sensei of the Shutokai Judo club. Ross was also known as the cat whisperer but it was because animals could sense his kind soul.
Ross will be remembered by his loving wife, Christa MacDonald, their two daughter Emily and Sophie of Hanwell, his mother Christine Morgan, sister Becky, Half brothers Dylan and Chris, in laws Jane and Norman Arseneault, aunt and uncle Joann and Kevin MacDonald, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and many other friends and family.
He was predeceased by his stepfather, Larry Morgan, his cousin Jordan Morgan, grandparents Hope and Vincent Peak, and his cat gimpy.
There will be a celebration of life service at St. James Presbyterian Church at 1991 Hanwell Road, Hanwell on Thursday, June 29 at 2:30 pm with visitation Wednesday, June 28th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.
To honour Ross’s love for his animals, donations in his memory can be made to the Fredericton CARMA or the SPCA at a location of choice. https://www.ca-r-ma.org/fredericton-chapter/ Online condolences and sharing of memories may be made at www.bishopsfuneralhome.com