Macdonald, Evander (Scotty)

Evander (Scotty) Macdonald, age 83 years, of N. James Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario passed away in hospital on Wednesday, March 6, 2006. Scotty was born in Fort William, Ontario on February 17, 1923. Like many a brave young man, he joined the R.C.N. and fought in the Atlantic in WWII for a number of years. He returned to Fort William where he married Muriel Jean Keith and in 1958 moved to Dryden, Ontario to begin his much-loved teaching career. Scotty was one of those rare people who found passion in his job, and was sorry to retire. During his stay in Dryden, he was an avid fisherman and enjoyed forays into the wilderness with his family and friends, of which he had many. Scotty and Jean later returned to Thunder Bay. Scotty will be forever remembered by his son Ian and wife Kathy, daughter Cathy in Winnipeg, son-in-law Walter in Dryden, and grandchildren Sara, Kira, Laura, Brendan, and Scott, and great-grandchildren Kyler and Ella. Nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. Scotty was predeceased by his wife Jean, his daughter Linda, and brothers Ian and Murdo. Services for the late Mr. Evander Macdonald will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 10, 2006 at First Presbyterian Church, 639 Grey Street, Thunder Bay with Rev. Mark McLennan officiating. A Legion Service will be held under the auspices of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 6, at 10:50AM with service to follow. Scotty will join his beloved Jeannie at Sunset Memorial Gardens at a later date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the WESTFORT CHAPEL, 420 Gore Street West at James. Memorial donations can be made to the Parkinson Society of Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Ahoy Scotty, you're sailing home! Please sign theonline condolences at everestofthunderbay.com