Peacefully in Toronto on Friday, December 23, 2011, Robert McDonald, age 70 years of Chatham. Born on October 5, 1941, son of the late Alexander and Ella (Beggs) McDonald.
He is survived by his daughter Ella Clark and her husband Jeff of Mississauga as well as his pride and joy, his granddaughter Dierdre Clark.
Dear brother of Margaret Nute and Phyllis Ladouceur.
Predeceased by sister, Norma Dulish and brother Raymond McDonald.
Survived by nieces and nephews; Marjorie Crew, John Nute Jr., Philip Nute, Alex Nute, Denise Nute, Eileen Barnes, Angie Gattie, Robert McDougal, Gary McDonald and Jeff McDonald and many great nieces and nephews.
Friends and relatives may visit at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, where a Funeral Service will take place in the Funeral Home Chapel at 1 p.m.
Interment will be in Maple Leaf Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

