Age 86, of Rochester Hills. Formerly of Farmington Hills. Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Beloved husband of Paula (nee Delaere) for 59 years. Loving father of Linda Johnson (Doug), Gary MacDonald and Heather MacDonald (Seth Stafford). Cherished grandfather of three; great-grandfather of four. Dear brother of Blanche Sampson, the late John and late William MacDonald.

Memorial Mass Tuesday 10 a.m. (in state 9:30 a.m.) at St. Fabian Catholic Church, 32200 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48334. Officiant Rev. Fr. Brian J. Chabala, Pastor.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.

In lieu of flowers memorial tributes may be made to the American Cancer Society, 18505 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48076 or the American Heart Assoc., 3816 Payshere Circle, Chicago IL 60674.

Arrangements entrusted to Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, downtown Farmington.