Obituary of Sydney Glenwood MacDonald

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sydney Glenwood Thomas MacDonald of Fort Augustus, on Thursday, November 27, 2025, aged 91. 

Beloved husband of Agnes MacDonald (nee Duffy), loving father of Stephen (Carol Moore), Valerie (Lindsay Hinds), Kent (Krista Hinds), and Neysa (Brian McFall); and cherished grandfather of Raylene, Spencer, Karlinda (Gabe Wetzel), Patrick, Connor (Erin Eldershaw), Erin (Emily Richardson), Shannen (Jared Catchpaugh), Jack, and Shayla; and great grandfather of Grant and Angus.

He is survived by his siblings Carl, Mabel Toler, Susie Farmer (Mike), and Valerie MacDonald (Gerard); his brothers and sisters-in-law, Rosemary (Bill Rooney), Joie MacDonald, Genevieve Castiday (John), and Anna Duffy. He will be lovingly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

Predeceased by his parents Valerius and Maude, siblings Claire Muise (Hal), Archie (Helen), Gus, Ian, Isabel, Rogers, Ronnie; his brothers and sisters-in-law Genevieve MacDonald, Greg Toler, Charlie Duffy and Gerard Duffy (Colleen).

Syd's great passion in life was building things, and he was very good at it. He first taught himself, and then just went and did it. Houses, furniture, boats, fiddles, guitars, campers, tools, radios, electronic devices - the list is long and varied, but he was especially fond of anything made of wood. His desire to learn new things stayed strong, even later in life. Despite his many interests, he was a dedicated family man, and made sure his children had everything they needed to succeed in life.

Special thanks to the EMS, the staff of Emergency and Unit 1 at the QEH, close neighbours, friends and relatives for their love and support during this trying time. 

Resting at Hillsboro Funeral Home, Stratford, where visitation will be held Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 4-7 pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fort Augustus, on Thursday, December 4, at 10:30 am. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made online to St. Patrick's Church.