<p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN">It is with great sadness that the family of the Late Gerald McDonald announce his passing at his family residence in Loch Leven, NL on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the age of 81 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 56 years Eileen (nee Gillis); children: Bernie, Loch Leven, NL, Ken (Carla), Scarborough, ON, Margie (Alan) Katz, Washington State, Elaine (Glenn) Wells, Robinson’s, NL, Joe, Scarborough, ON, Rose (Ron) Alexander, Deer Lake, NL; granddaughter Katlyn; sisters: Rose Walsh, Kitchener, ON, Marina (Wade) Keats, Lethbridge, NL, Mary Benoit, Conne River, NL as well as many nieces, nephews other family and friends. He was pre-deceased by his parents Robert & Margaret McDonald and sons Shawn & Keith. Gerald was a believer in hard work and instilled this in his children. He had a close connection to the woods; where, although he labored for most of his working life, he also drew great pleasure. Whether it was cutting firewood, saw logs, setting snares or moose hunting, he was at home and at peace in the woods. He took great pride in producing lumber from the sawmill operations that he owned over the years and was well known for his carpentry skills. Cremation has taken place at Humber Valley Crematorium, Pasadena, NL. Visitation will take place at St. Columcille Parish in St. Fintan’s on Friday, February 17, 2017 from 7 - 9 p.m. from where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 11 a.m. with Father Jim Robertson officiating. Inurnment will take place in the Fall of 2017. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to St. Columcille Parish Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing, NL.</span></span></p>