Edward Leander MACDONALD

Edward "Ed" Leander MacDonald January 12, 2005 - April 14, 2005 Funeral arrangements by Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home * MacDONALD……Edward Leander, age 81 of Hantsport, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2005, at the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born on January 12, 1924, in Port Williams, Kings County, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late Claire and Lucy (McNamara) MacDonald. Ed spent the early years in Falmouth, Hants County, on the family farm. He left for Alberta in the 1950’s, where he worked on ranches and cattle feeders. When he was 64, he had a serious accident involving a bull, but when he was able he returned to Falmouth. Ed was a great storyteller and had an endless supply of jokes. He was a very giving person and would help anybody in need. He is survived by a sister, Eva (Cecil) Cunningham, Falmouth; brother, James MacDonald, Kentville; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Leon and Nelson; sister, Florence. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Monday, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2005, in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Craig Faulkner officiating. Interment in the Centre Falmouth Cemetery, Falmouth. Donations in memory of Ed, may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.