Tayler Loses Father

September 19, 2008 permalink

We have reported on the case of Tayler Diamond, rescued from harmful chemo-therapy at McMaster Hospital and transferred to the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. We regret to say that her father has passed away. We have copied the obituary from the Brantford Expositor.

For Talyer's story, refer to October 11, 2006, January 2, 2007, January 6, 2007 and April 27, 2007.

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MacDONALD, Ross Paul -Peacefully surrounded by the love of his family, on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at Brantford General Hospital, at the age of 44 years. Ross is survived by the joy of his life, his daughter Tayler Diamond. Beloved son of Robert and Shirley (2001) MacDonald. He will be sadly missed by best friends Dave Lamb and family. Cherished brother of Ken (Donna) MacDonald, Carol (Rob 1994) Thorman, Barb (Doug) Sabila, Joan (Bruce) Gillies, Pat (Dan) Thibault, Jim MacDonald, Helen (Fred) Schaller and Mary (Reg) Guttin. Ross was a loving uncle to 21 nieces and nephews and 30 great-nieces and nephews. A long time employee of MacDonald Steel, he will be fondly remembered, but sadly missed by all those whose lives he has touched. Even in death, Ross's generosity continues. Please sign your donor card in his memory. Cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family. The family will receive friends at the BARTHEL FUNERAL HOME, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p. m. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home on Thursday at 8:30 p. m. The Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Clement's R. C. Church, 745 Duke Street, Cambridge on Friday, September 19, 2008 at 10:00 a. m.

Source: Brantford Expositor