MacDONALD, Robert “Rob” Jerome
June 8, 1976 – January 12, 2012
Robert “Rob” Jerome MacDonald, beloved husband of Alison MacDonald of Calgary passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the age of 35 years.
Besides his loving wife Alison, Rob is survived by his mother Isabel MacDonald (Smith) and by brother Gordon MacDonald (Laura). He was predeceased by his father Angus MacDonald.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. . In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Rd. N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 Telephone: (403) 205-3966, email donorservices@cancer.ab.ca.
In living memory of Rob MacDonald, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.
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Rest in Peace Rob. You were one of the bravest people that I knew. Always loved and remembered for your good spirits and laughther. Love your Aunt and godmother, Theresa
Our deepest condolences on your loss. We kept Robert and family in our thoughts and prayers from the onset of his illness. We will continue this practice and hope that every day that passes will keep you all in good stead.
Our deepest condolences! Will keep you in our prayers!
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We can only imagine how difficult it is to lose someone so young and strong.
We are friends of Smitty’s and we live in the Bancroft area of Ontario. We have been remembering Robert in our thoughts and prayers.
May the angels lead him to heaven.
Take care
Cathy and Genny
I sincerely express my condolences to Alison, Isabel and Gordie. I’ll always remember Robert for being his cheerful self. Such a good guy!
Wishing You Well,
Stephen McKenna, Antigonish
Dear Isabel and Alison
I am a friend of the Smith, and for many years heard about Robert from his Mom and Aunt Edith “Smitty”, so I felt like I knew him too. From the deepest part of my heart, I send hugs to you both, and to your families. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a husband so young, but can imagine the pain of losing a child. My sympathy to you all. Robert has been in our thoughts and prayers for a while.I hope that you all will maintain the strength that it took to go through the experience of cancer with its unfortunate end, and that eventually life will feel lighter again some day soon. Please take very good care of yourselves and eachother.
Theresa
Dear Isabel & family -
My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time. Hugs!
Elizabeth Jewers-MacLean
Alison, Isabel, Gordie and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Robert’s passing. He was a great friend to all who knew him and an inspiration to everyone throughout his sickness.
You are in our thoughts and prayers in Nova Scotia.
Shawna, Sean, Jack and Michael Naismith
Thoughts and prayers being sent to you at this difficult time Isabel.
Jerome, Linda and Cathy MacPherson
Isabelle and Family
There are no words to express at a time like this, except that you have my most deepest sympathies….No one will ever understand the loss of a child unless they have gone through it….So so sorry…Take care and we will see you when you come home….
Tracy
My sincere condolences for your family. He was a great guy!
Sorry to hear of your loss. Although we didn’t know Robert our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Dear Alison, Isabel, Gordie and Laura. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this sad and difficult time. Take care and we’ll be thinking of you during the funeral service. Isabel we’ll be waiting for you when you come home.
Ron and Eleanor and family.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Although we didn’t know Robert, our prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Dear Isabel, Gordon(Laura)and Alison
Sincerest sympathy to you during this time of sorrow. Prayerfully,
Sister Mary Dolores, Joey and Sister Clothida
From Emmaus Community, Calgary
Sending sincere sympathy on Robert,s passing to Alison,Isabel,Gordon and his wife Laura.He used to play in our yard many a day playing dinkies and Tonka trucks with our boys! Take care and God Bless you all.
Allison my deepest sympathies to you and the family. When you need a laugh think of the bird with the blue hair bobbing on my desk
Isabel and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
-Angela
My heartfelt sympathy to your family..thoughts and prayers to all of you..may he RIP.:(
ISABEL CANNOT IMAGINE WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH RIGHT NOW MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY LOOK AFTER YOURSELF THINK OF YOU OFTEN
Dearest: Isabel, Alison, Gordon and Laura. We are at a loss of words to express our sadness for your family. To loose a loved one so young and vibrant is so unfair. He is an angel for sure. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you and especially to Robert. He is at peace now.
Love to all,
Marlie and Glenn Gotell and family
Dear Isabel, Alison and Gordie
We the Pelly family send our deepest sympathies to you all at this difficult time. Our prayers for you all, may he finally find peace in the arms of God .
The Pelly Family
Dear Aunt Isabelle and family..please accept our deepest condolences at this sad time. We were thinking about you all over the holidays and felt so helpless. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love Carmen and Kevin and family.
Our deepest condolence on your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. Ginny Anne Barry and Judy Hudson
Sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Gordie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Cheryl (Cummings) Arsenault, Calgary
Sorry for your loss
My prayers are with you Gord, Isabel and Alison. Rob will be greatly missed.
Isabel and family so very sorry to hear of your loss, words cannot express how we feel at times like these, please accept our deepest condolences and we shall see you when you come home Isabel. Take Care
Dear Isabel, Gordie, and Allison,
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Isabel, mom was pretty choked up when she heard and has been thinking of you all since, we all have. We can only imagine what it’s like to lose a child, and brother, and husband so young. Know that everyone here at home (Antigonish) is sending our thoughts and prayers your way. May he rest in peace with Angus.
Linda, Gwen, Alana and Duane MacEachern
and families (Ohio, Antigonish)
Dear Isabel, Alison, Gordon and Laura
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this difficult time of sorrow.
Our prayers and thought are with you
Donald &Caroline.
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of Robert. Our deepest sympathy, thoughts & prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Natasha & Paul
Isabel,so sad to hear about your beloved son Robert, he will live on in your heart for always our sincere prayers are with you and your son Gordon and Alison at this difficult time.
Alison, Isabel Gord and Laura my heart felt sympathies to you all. You are all in my prayers and thoughts. See you at home Isabel Love Theresa
Isabel, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dear Isabel, although I have just met you briefly.I wanted to send you my deepest sympathy on the loss of your son..It was only a mere 8 weeks ago that I was trying to come to grips with the sudden loss of my son..I hope your faith and family and friends will guide you through all that you have to endure..God Bless you..
Our condolences in the passing of Robert, May God Hold Robert forever
In The Palm`s of his hand`s.
Seward and Mary Farrell
Antigonish, N.S.
Dear Isabel: I am at a loss for words. I’m thinking of the deep sorrow you must be feeling at this time…..away from your friends and family that love and miss you. I’m so sorry this had to happen and pray that you find peace…
Lynn MacGillivary..Antigonish
Dear Isabel, Gordie, Laura and Alison, I was shocked to learn today of Rob’s passing. He was a wonderful guy – I remember him frequenting Brendan’s when I worked there. Another young man gone too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tonya (MacCormack) and Dave Macgillivray
Dearest Isabel:
It is so devastating to lose our loved ones at such a young age. We certainly know what you are going through, you dear soul. Our thoughts and prayers are certainly with you at this very sad time. What a handsome man Robert was! You now have two dear angels watching over you, Robert and his Dad. Isabel, God Bless you and all of your family.
My deepest condolence on your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of Robert. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and all at this difficult time
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Have comfort knowing Robert and you all are in our prayers. I have fond memories of playing with Robert growing up.
Cousin Susan – Thorold, ON
Dear Alison
My condolences in your loss.
Our prayers are with you.
Tracy Curwood
Brampton, ON
Isabel, Gordon, Alison and Laura
Words cannot express my sadness in hearing of Robert’s passing. You are all in my thoughts. Paula
Aunt Isabel, Alison & Gordon,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dear Isabel and Gordie, Laura, and Alison
I cannot express my sorrow for your loss. Rob will be missed tremendously. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Rod and Louise McDermid
Dear Isabel & Family, Charlie & I send our Deepest Sympathy for the loss of son, husband & brother. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Dear Isabel: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. God bless.
My sincere condolences too Isabel & Gordie, although I have not seen Rob in years I just remember a very kind & gentle guy from our early teen years.
My thoughts are with you.
Just want to send our Condolences to Isabel , Alison, Gordie and Laura and may our thoughts and Prayers be with ya !!!
Thoughts and prayers go out to Alison, Isabel, Gordie and Laura My thoughts and Prayers are with ya !!!!
Isabel&Family, Are thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Isabel and family
We can’t imagine the loss you and your family are feeling right now. We have you in our thoughts everyday praying God gives each of you the strength to face each day. Our deepest sympathies to your families.
Dear Isabel and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Marion and I send our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Marion Bell
My sincere condolences for the loss of Rob. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know he and Jay are watching over you sending you strength.
Elissa MacDonald
(wife of Jason MacDonald)
Isabel and family; Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your son – our thoughts are with you and your family.
Roy and Roselle
Dear Alison, Isabel, Gordie and Laura,
We were shocked today to learn of Robs passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Isabele at this difficult time. We will always remember Rob with his big smile and hardy laugh. Such a great young man.
Isabel, Gordon, and Alison
I can’t even begin to express how sorry I am. Rob was an incredible guy and will be missed by everyone who knew him. My love and thoughts are with you all at this time.
So sorry Isabelle for your loss. God Bless all of you at this difficult time. Pheobe kept me updated on his condition. Feel so bad for you and your family. Take Care Isabelle. xo
Sending our deepest sympathy to all of you. May God bless you all in this time of sorrow.
Love Pheobe Cleary and family
We are so deeply sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. All our love, Uncle Kevin and Aunt Kim
Isabel, Alison, Gordon and Laura we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Robert was a fine young man and kind to all. We wish we could be there for you all, but definitely know that we have all of you especially our good friend Isael in our hearts and thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.. Love and hugs to you Isabel and your familly xo Jacqueline & Gary
Dear Isabel…My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Praying for you all.
Our sincerest sympathy to Isabel and Alison. You are in our thoughts and prayers. He is at peace now and free from pain.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My Dear Isabel: I truly know what you are suffering today at the loss of your son. No mother should have to live through such sorrow. Know that we are remembering you and your family at this difficult time. May the arms of Jesus, that are now cradeling Robert, help you through these difficult days. Hurry back home to Antigonish. Love Rose Ann
Isabel, Alison, & Gord
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, as well as the past few months
Donalda and Rose
Isabel:
Thinking of you, Alison, Gordie and Laura at this difficult time. You’re in my prayers.
Isabel and family
Gerard and Ralph asked that I send along their condolences, they are thinking of you.
Gerard and Ralph Kelly
Isabel, Alison, Gordie and Laura – there is nothing that we can say to ease your sorrow, but we want you all to know that we have been praying for you all along and you were and will continue to be constantly in our thoughts. It is so hard to imagine that Rob is gone – we remember him as a little boy and that seems like yesterday. Isabel, we will all be here for you when you return to Antigonish.
Love and kindest wishes, Allister, Anne Marie, Heather, Patricia, Ian, Colin and Kathrine MacDonald (Brierly Brook)
Xo I have no words to express my sympathy. See you when you get back to Antigonish, travel safe.
Dear Alison, Isabel, and Gordie,
I am so sad to hear of Rob’s passing. I lost touch with him since high school but images of him smiling, laughing, and brightening all those around him quickly come to mind when I think of him. I hope that knowing how much Rob was respected will help you during this terrible time.
Sincerely,
Amanda (Stewart) Stanec
To the MacDonald Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at
this difficult time
Sincere condolences
Claire & John
Isabel & Gordie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Though I hadn’t seen Rob in years, his infectious laugh and kind heart will always be a part of my childhood memories.
Glenn
Isabel, Gordie and Alison our deepest condolences got out to you, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Alison,
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will never forget the laughs and we have had with the two of you and Kola. He will be deeply missed.
My deepest condolences Alison, Isabel, Gordie and family. Robert was a great man and always a pleasure to see. I’ll remember him fondly. Take care of yourselves and my thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Sincerely,
Patrick McKenna
Antigonish
Please accept our deepest sympathy at this sad time ……Bill and Janie
Isabel, Gordie, and family,
Please know that my heart is with you and has been throughout your struggle. There’s lots of love and prayers coming your way from Antigonish. Look after one another.
Thinking of you,
Trudy
Alison, Dearest Isabel, Gordon and Laura we are so sorry to hear of your loss of Robert, such a fine, kind man. We have been saying prayers and thinking of you all in our hearts and thoughts every day and will continue during such a difficult time. Hugs to you all and although we can not be there for you tommorrow know you will be in our thoughts, xo
Administration, All staff, and Residents of the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home would like to send their sincere sympathies to the Family of Robert MacDonald.
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
With deepest sympathy Isabel. My heart goes out to you and Gordie at this time. Love and prayers and we will see you when you get home to NS.
My deepest condolence on your loss. My prayers for strength and courage are with you and your family.
Allison , Isabel , Gordon and family
Remembrances
We can’t feel saddened over the loss of those we love without first remembering the joy of loving them .The real sadness would have been never having had them in our lives at all . Remembering is a journey the heart takes, back into the time that was . And our thoughts are the only ticket needed to ride . We who have truly loved are blessed . Remember everthing !
Think of you
Alison, I am thinking of you and want you to know how sorry I am for your loss. My thoguhts and prayers are with you and your family.
Glenda L
Alison, Isabel, and Gordie please accept my deepest sympathy. May God give you strength in this time of grief.
Alison,Isabel,Gordie & Laura you have our deepest sympathy at this sad time, his pain and suffering is over, it was a long and courages battle. May he RIP.
To all of Rob’s family. I am so sorry for your loss. Rob was a wonderful person, a great friend. I always had a great laugh with Rob around. My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Alison Burrows (formly Van Den Heuvel)
Wellington, Nova Scotia
Isabel& family: Sorry for this great loss you are all going through. your in my thoughts & prayers God Bless.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kathleen (MacDonald) & Donnie Fraser
Alison, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and just want you to remember to smile – he was an amazing man and though your time was short, I hope you were blessed in the time you had together. I will never forget working beside Rob – running out on Fridays to pick up ‘coma burgers’ as he coined them. Rob, rest easy my friend -you will be greatly missed by every one your light shined on, even if it was briefly.
Isabel, Alison, & Gordie…
I am sorry to hear about your loss of Robert. My family would like to express our sympathy. Brian & Corinne MacIsaac
Dear Alison,
With heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your dear husband, Rob. May God give you the strength you need during this difficult time.
Lesley James
Alison & Family, I was deeply sadded by the news of Rob’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I had the pleasure of working with Rob over the past three years. Rob was an awesome guy.I feel honored to of had the opportunity to know and work with him…call him a friend…God Bless…
Isabelle and Gordie, our thoughts and prayers are with you! Love Jason and Cathy
Isabel and family, please know that we have you all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Your memories will be very special. Hughie, Colleen and family
Dear Isabel and Family,
I am truly sorry to hear about your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, sorry that I am unable to attend the funeral.
Isabel & Family
When loved ones part,
love lives on.
May the memories stored
within your hearts
help lessen your sorrow
and may it comfort you to know
that others are saddened by your loss.
With Deepest Sympathy
Betty Hirtle-Gordon
Enfield, NS
Dear Isabel; My deepest sympathy to you, Gordie & Laura and Rob’s wife Allison. You have been in my thoughts and prayers from the beginning. God has a new angel by his side. We miss you and are here for you Isabel.
Love Darlene, Matthew & Amelia
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all at this difficult time to lose a son a husband a brother at such a young age it is a huge loss, may God give strength to know that Robert is with his father and watching down on you knowing that some day you will be joined together again as a family our prayers are with you and may he rest in peace from Terry/Ellen MacDonald and Family xo Antigonish
I was very sorry to hear of Robert’s passing, but his suffering is over. My condolences to the whole family. We’ve been praying for you all, and will continue to do so.
Gillis MacNeil
Iona, Cape Breton
Robert came into this world surrounded by love, and he left this world surrounded by love. And in his short life, he still certainly touched many with the love he had for all. I will remember him most for his great kindness and thoughtfulness especially to his parents; for the absolute love and devotion he had for Allison who was the “rock in his life”; the loyalty and respect he had for his brother Gordie and Laura; the warmth and welcome he had for his aunts who reached out across the miles to comfort him; and of course for being such a great buddy and friend to Kola, his dog. Robert, you are not a bright light that went out in our lives, but instead, you are a brighter light who now shines on us from afar. May God enfold you in His love, and comfort those you have left behind.
Leonarda MacNeil
Antigonish NS
In this incredible time of sadness for our whole family, I want to speak instead, of the joy you have been in our lives. Watching you grow into the incredible young man you became, brought great pride to us all: a loving and devoted husband, a faithful son, and a loyal brother and friend. Your kindness and decency to all, made you a steadfast man of integrity. You always went about life quietly, reaching out to be there for others in your quiet, unassuming,cheerful way. Even in the midst of your illness, you showed a strength of character and will, which made you a beacon of hope and an example to all. You wanted to be so strong for everyone else. But most of all, what brought me the greatest joy throughout your whole life, was how your heart was always in the right place, as you valued family, and friends above all. We’ll always know you are close, watching over us, and loving us.
Love, Aunt Edith
Antigonish NS
My Dearest Alison, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family in this difficult time.
Rob was a wonderful man, with a genuine smile and a heart that matched.
He will never be far from our thoughts and prayers nor will you, he will live forever in our memory to never be forgotten.
My he Rest In Peace and may you one day find yours.
P.S. Alison, don’t forget my shoulders are broad and I am only a phone call away, whatever I can do please don’t be afraid to ask.
My condolences to all the Family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in Peace Robert.
Dear Isabel,
I am so sorry to hear of Rob’s passing. I hope he is in a better place with no more suffering. Please accept condolences from my family to yours.
Scott Langille and family, Truro,NS
Dear Isabel, Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Robert was a wonderful son.
To the MacDonald Family: My sincere sympathy for your loss. I will always remember Rob as a great friend and co-worker. His infectious hearty laugh will be sorely missed…
Grace
Isabel, Alison, Gordie & Laura = Our deepest sympathy on the lost of a great son, husband, brother and friend. It is a devastating and painful loss, but try and remember all the good times and the great smile he had. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. See you Isabel when you get back.
Take care,
Ellen & Everett, Donnie & Steven
Isabelle, Alison and Gordie.
Our deepest sympathy in this great time of sorrow.
Love Jan and Rick
My deepest sympathy to you Isabel and your family in such a difficult time, take care.
Isabell ,Alison and Gordie So sorry for your great loss in Robert. Big big hugs to all…
Isabel, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your son Gordon..we are thinking of you always…hugs xoxo
love Jenn and Joe
Rest in Peace brother… miss you already… my condolences to you Alison, and Rob’s entire Family.
Isabel, thinking of you and your family and keeping you in my prayers. My heart goes out to you. See you when you get back to Nova Scotia. Hugs.
Isabel, Alison, Gordon, Laura and Family:
You have been been in our thoughts, heart, and prayers since beginning of Rob’s illness, and we will continue to pray for you during these difficult days of loss. Take comfort in knowing that Rob lived and passed into the arms of his Lord and beloved dad embraced by gracious and eternal love.
Our deepest sympathy is extended at the loss of a dearly loved son, husband, brother, family member and friend. God Bless.
Isabel, Gordie and family, I am so sorry to hear the news of Robert passing. You are in my thoughts often. Take care.
Kendra
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Anne & Bernie.
isabel and family sorry for your loss, we are all thinking of you and send our prayers. jennifer, audrey,blake,john and trudy kelly and helen macdonald
My deepest sympathies, Gord and family, on your loss.
Loretta
A.O.O.L
Gord & Family
I just heard this morning. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that I am thinking about you and your family.
Ellen Balicki
Dearest Isabel & family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss, you certainly had your share of sorrow lately.
Wish we were there to hug and comfort you.
Seward & Cecile Levangie
Dear Isabel, Alison, Gordon and other family members,
We extend our deepest sympathy to all of you. Please know that there are many people who share your grief and will keep you and Robert in their thoughts and prayers. Robert was a fine young man and he will be remembered for his kindness and his concern for others. Thinking about you.
Miriam and George
Our sincere sympathy to Alison, Isabel and Gordon. Our family sends our thoughts and prayers to you.
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES TO YOU ISABEL AND YOUR FAMILY,MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
Thoughts and prayers are with you
Dear Isabel & Family:
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son Robert. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Dear Alison, I am very sorry to hear of Rob’s passing. I am thinking of you.