MACDONALD Augustine “Gus” 1909 - 2005 It is with great sadness the family of the late Augustine “Gus” MacDonald announce his passing on Sunday, September 4th, 2005 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 95. Gus MacDonald came to Corner Brook in the early 1930's. He had a lengthy career in the taxi business first with Ruth's Taxi, then with his own business Station Taxi, and later with Star Taxi. He also worked as a part time chauffeur with the Bowaters Paper Company. He had a lifelong love affair with the fiddle. Starting as a child, he continued to play every day until illness silenced his music about 6 months ago. Left to mourn three sons: David (Gail) and family: Matthew and Jonathan MacDonald and their mother Marina MacDonald; step-grandchildren Jeri, Phillip and Ian Graham. Jason (Sheree) and family: Kathryn and Jeremy MacDonald. Donald and family: Yvonne and Desmond MacDonald, their mother Linda Roberts and two great grandchildren. Also left to mourn are half brothers: Karl, Dan and Kenneth MacDonald; half sisters: Margaret Deans, Jean Waite, Genny MacDonald and Julie Nilsen; sister-in-law Loretta McDonald as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, especially Johnny Formanger who shared his love fiddles and fiddle music. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Marie Spencer, parents George and Mary MacDonald, brothers Allen, Joseph and George, sisters Gertrude O'Neil and Mary Collins, half brother Wallace MacDonald, half sisters Harriet Philpot, Blanche O'Brien, Myra Messervy and Kay Rogers. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Tuesday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 PM and Wednesday morning from 10-11 AM. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, September 6th at 1:30 PM from the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mt. Bernard Avenue, Father Edwin Gale officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.