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A. Robie MacDonald

1942 - 2018

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Kirk and Melinda Miller posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Penney and family, We are truly sorry to hear of Robie's passing. Know we are thinking of you and your family during this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers. Kirk Melinda and Kennedy

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Henry Hibberts posted a condolence

Thursday, September 13, 2018

condalances to the Mac Donald family,I knew Robie for many years and was a great friend HenryHibberts Warrent Officer (ret)

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Susan Hogan lit a candle

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

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The service was perfect for Robie. It moved me greatly. Germaine, you are in my heart today. May the light of this candle shine bright in you today. XO

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Barby Clement posted a condolence

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

To Germaine, Kathryn and Peter Meerburg and all the MacDonalds, Although I cannot be with you in person, please know that I am with you in spirit. Robie touched all of us profoundly in our earthly lives. It will be impossible to fill his shoes. Please take comfort in knowing, however, that he has fulfilled his worldly responsibilities with honour and grace. He is now free to soar to the heights and depths of his greatest dreams. So wherever that is, there will be pictures of all of you in his heart's eye and there will be gardens aplenty and everything will be connected by railroad tracks! With love, Barby XOX

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Ken Dacey posted a condolence

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Dear Germaine, My thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.

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Glen & Linda Rankin lit a candle

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

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Kymberli Little lit a candle

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

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Our love and thoughts are with you. Kym & Nate

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LCol (Ret'd) Paul Allen, CD posted a condolence

Monday, September 10, 2018

Germaine and family: My sincere condolences on your loss. Robie was one of the finest officers I had the pleasure of serving under. A quick wit with an infectious sense of humour, a clear and practical thinker, a leader who really cared, and a friend. I learned a great deal from him as did many others. He will be missed. Paul

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Mike Walsh posted a condolence

Monday, September 10, 2018

Dear Germaine Please accept my sincere condolences on Robie’s passing. Robie was a fixture during my entire tenure in the reserves. I totally agree with Earle’s comment about Robie being the quintessential citizen soldier. He was one of the finest officers I have served with and I especially remember him for his leadership, his thoughtfulness and the respect he extended to those he interacted with. He shall be missed but certainly not forgotten. Mike Walsh

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Kelly Newton posted a condolence

Friday, September 7, 2018

Germaine, Penny, Glen and Catherine, Please accept my deepest sympathy.. My thoughts are with you.❤️ Kelly

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Kelly Newton lit a candle

Friday, September 7, 2018

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Wanda and Victor Grandy posted a condolence

Monday, August 27, 2018

Very sorry for your loss. Vic and I had BGen Robie as a Commanding Officer a few times (in his and our younger years) and have always had the greatest respect for him. Obviously very skilled, but we remember him more for being very personable and caring. You always knew exactly what he wanted and liked him so much you never wanted to disappoint. We will always have fond memories.

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Winston and Judie Weir posted a condolence

Monday, August 27, 2018

Winston and Judie (Archibald) Weir would like to express our sincere condolences to Robie's immediate family, including his siblings. I (Judie) went to school with Robie and brother Ron, and remember Robie as a very fine person. I am very pleased to see that he continued to follow his dream and was held in such high esteem by his friends, family and peers. We will be unable to attend the funeral but know that it will be well attended by those who knew him well and will miss him in their lives. Our deepest sympathies are directed to you all at this sad time.

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John Boileau posted a condolence

Friday, August 24, 2018

Dear Germaine, I was both shocked and saddened by the sudden illness and passing of Robie. We worked very closely together from the time we first met in Jan 1990 until I left LFAA in July 1994. At the beginning, we simply shared an office, but then quickly went on to become trusted confidants of each other--in garrison and field. Robie was universally respected across AMA/LFAA and certainly left his mark on a whole generation of officers and NCOs. There is no question but that his wise council, down-to-earth approach and sense of humour will be missed by all who knew him. In sympathy, John Boileau

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Jamie Muir posted a condolence

Friday, August 24, 2018

Penny and the MacDonald Families: My sincerest sympathy to you all on the passing of a fine man and one of my very first friends. Jamie Muir

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Earle King, Colonel (ret'd) posted a condolence

Friday, August 24, 2018

I offer my deepest heart felt condolences to Germaine and family. It saddens me to learn that Robie has left us; yet not in our thoughts or memory. I learned while serving under Robie as his Deputy Comd. of WNSMD that he was the quintessential citizen soldier. Robie spoke succinctly. " A good order is one that can be written on the back of a cigarette pack". ( MacDonald Export A ). Earle

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Colonel Jim Spears Ret'd posted a condolence

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Germaine, I am aggrieved feeling the loss of not seeing him again. I have sent two emails before but not sure that they got through. If you would like to hear my deep respect for Robie you can e-mail me or call me at 902-569-4699. I remember those days very fondly but they are long gone now and he will be very fondly missed. Jim

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Lloyd Jackson lit a candle

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

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Major (R'td) Gary Del Villano OM CD posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Germaine and family, I was so pleased to meet Robie at RA Park in Halifax some weeks ago, and so disheartened to know that we will not see him again. A true gentleman and a fine officer, serious about his soldiering and with a dry Scottish sense of humour. I will always remember fondly from our Militia summer training in Aldershot when I was Chief Instructor and Robie was Commanding Officer. And I will fondly remember all of you whether you visited or served. I have soldiered with many Regular and Reserve Force LCol's and he was the best of a grand selection of officers from all Branches and Services. As a BGen, he rose from his early Private rank as a soldier in the NS Highlanders to the highest rank afforded a Militia officer. We will not see his like again. I regret that I cannot be in Nova Scotia having blown the budget travelled extensively in Scotland, Ontario and Halifax as well as PEI in the last four months, leaving me here in BC with a budget based on pasta for the next four months! But I will remember him, and all of you with affection and love. Take care, Del.

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JackMacIsaac posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

To the MacDonald and Nova Scotia Highlanders Family: Brig.General 'Robbie' leaves a large 'blank File' in the ranks and saddened to learn of his passing.Not only was was he a fellow Nova Scotia Highlander but a longtime friend.He will be deeply missed my all those whose lives he touched and inflluenced,and there are many!He leaves his mark and lived up to the Nova Scotia Highlanders Cap Badge Motto -'Siol Na Fear Ferrail'( The Breed of Manly Men') As a former Pipe Major serving with Robbie I will play a heartfelt 'Flowers of the Forrest' in his memory, Sincerely, JackMacIsaac,CD,Pipe Major(Ret'd) 607-2677 Gladstone St. Halifax B3K 0A3

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Kim posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

My heartfelt condolences go out to Penny and Heather. Growing up with military dads gave us an extended family. I’m thankful to say that I had the pleasure of knowing your Dad, and becoming childhood friends with you girls. My father always spoke so highly of Robie, and I always found him to be very much a gentleman. As hard as it is to lose a father, just know he will be watching over you now as my Dad does all of us. Hugs girls, may you find healing in this time of sorrow❤️ Kim Smart

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Violet Sparkes posted a condolence

Monday, August 20, 2018

My condolences to the Family and Friends of Brig. Gen. Robie MacDonald. I knew him to see him in his sharp Nova Scotia Highlander uniform when he was the Commandant of Camp Aldershot and also when he was Commander of Atlantic Militia Area HQ.

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Monday, August 20, 2018

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In memory

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Christine Flemming posted a condolence

Monday, August 20, 2018

To Germaine and family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I had the great honour and pleasure of working as Robie's admin assistant twice - once in the 80's at Western Nova Scotia Militia District and again in the 90's at Land Force Atlantic Area. He was a wonderful man to work for and with, and a true gentleman. My thoughts are with you. Chris

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shawn gower posted a condolence

Monday, August 20, 2018

In 1991 I served with the 1st Battalion Nova Scotia Highlanders B company out of Springhill NS. It was both an honour and a privilege to serve under him. When you define what an officer is it would be General MacDonald. A full salute to you sir. My condolences are with the family. Sincerely, Private Shawn F. Gower

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Janice Kirk posted a condolence

Monday, August 20, 2018

Dear Germaine, I am thinking about you and sending love ~ Janice

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Major J. Reg Warren posted a condolence

Monday, August 20, 2018

Germaine and Family: In the photo, Gen Robie looks really good in his Balmoral. As his RSM, I remember when he sent his official photo off to NDHQ. The CDS thought it was "an excellent photo, but you should lose the Balmoral", in favour of the green beret, official headdress of general officers. Gen MacDonald loved his Balmoral. It was a pleasure and often fun to serve under such a fine leader and a good human being. My sincerest condolences to you and your family. We will be with you via the internet on the 11th. Reg

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Dar Miller posted a condolence

Sunday, August 19, 2018

I only knew Robie for a few years, but it was obvious what a quiet, kind, gentleman he was. My sincere condolences to his family. Thinking of you Germaine, please let me know if I can help with anything. Hugs to you, Max, Walnut, Cougar and Georgia.

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Gary Esligar posted a condolence

Sunday, August 19, 2018

Soldier. Husband. Father. Friend. I smile when I remember him.

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Susan Hogan posted a condolence

Sunday, August 19, 2018

Robie was an amazing person, a Gentleman in all respects, and a friend. He will be missed for so many reasons by so many. My condolences to “his” Germaine and the entire family. He may have passed, but he will always be with you. My heart is with you

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richard &marjorie thompson posted a condolence

Sunday, August 19, 2018

Please accept our sympathies and prayers at this time ---keep Robie's memories close and he will never be far away

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David Guy posted a condolence

Sunday, August 19, 2018

My thoughts are with my nieces, Penny and Heather, and my sincere sympathy is extended to the MacDonald family, of which Robie was so proud to be a member. May he rest in peace.

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Debbie Saltzman lit a candle

Saturday, August 18, 2018

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You are in my thoughts Germaine.

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Saturday, August 18, 2018

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