James Maxwell MacDonald, 68

It is with love and sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of James Maxwell MacDonald. On Sunday, May 21, 2006. Jim was 68 when his journey of life ended peacefully with his loving wife at his side at their home in Rainy River, ON.
He was born on July 19, 1937 in Worthington Township, ON to William (Bill) and Minnie MacDonald. Jim worked as an engineer with Canadian National Rail for 38 years. He retired from the railway in 1993. He was a member the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. James was united in marriage to Lorraine Cyr on July 9, 1988. Jim enjoyed the simple things in life. He was "Mr. Fix-it." He enjoyed being outdoors tending to his yard and wood work. He was a real family man who enjoyed every moment he had with his children, grandchildren, family members, and friends.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Lorraine; son Brent MacDonald (Angel) and their children Cody, Hailey and Nicole of Winnipeg, MB; stepchildren Ed (Sue) Cyr and his children Jason and Jody of Winnipeg, Debbie (Tom) Babijowski and their children Angie and Stephen of Sparwood, B.C., Sandy (Les) Holmberg and daughter Jennifer of Winnipeg, MB, Glen Cyr of Winnipeg, Brad Cyr of Winnipeg and his children Michael, Amanda and Lisa of Rainy River, ON and Jim Cyr of Rainy River and his son Christopher of Calgary, AB; great grandchildren Brett, Ashlee, Tyler, Kailey, Chelsea, Megan, Austin and Sierra; brother Cameron (Sherri) of Cardston, Ab; sisters Florence (Mel) Watson of For Frances, ON, Shirley Halverson of Atikokan, ON, Evelyn Crawford of Kenora, Verna Stephenson of Yorkton, SK as well as numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.
He was predeceased by his parents and brother Bill MacDonald.
Cremation took place in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 27th, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Bergland, Ontario.
Jim was laid to rest with his Father in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Rainy River, Ontario.
The honourary pallbearers were James’ family and friends.
If friends so desire in memoriam donations may be made to the Rainy River Hospital, 113 Fourth Street, Rainy River, Ontario, P0W 1L0, or care of Rainy River Funeral Home, P.O. Box 694, Rainy River, Ontario, P0W 1L0.
After glow
I’d like the memory of me
to be a happy one.
I’d like to leave an after glow of smiles when life is done.
I’d like to leave an echo
whispering softly down the ways.
Of happy times and laughing times and bright sunny days.
I’d like the tears of those
who grieve to dry before the sun.
Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.