Gary Edward Macdonald of Victoria, British Columbia passed away on March 6, 2025, at 65.
Born in Toronto, on November 28th, 1959, to the late Kaye Macdonald (nee Whitney) and John Macdonald. Gary grew up in Sault Ste. Marie, with his older siblings Lynda and Brian. He enjoyed playing baseball, hockey and his time at the family cottage growing up. An avid and accomplished bowler he began working at Northcrest Lanes at 13. This early start set him on his path to be a long-time manager of various bowling centres in London, Barrie, Vancouver, Nanaimo and most notably Mayfair Lanes in Victoria. A dedicated manager most known for his people skills. Later in life he enjoyed attending his son’s sporting events and watching sports on TV. His biggest love and joy was spending time with his family, his sons, daughter in law and his beloved granddaughters.
Loved father of Gregory, Bradley (Divina). Proudest Grandpa of Isabela and Yazmina. They were truly the light of his life. He will be sadly missed by his sister (Lynda), her husband Doug, his nieces and nephews, Aaron (Meghan) Legge, Bethany (Lee) McMullen, Cory (Courtney) Legge and Crystal Macdonald, and his sons mother, Lori Macdonald. Fondly remembered by his extended family. Predeceased by his parents John and Kaye Macdonald and his brother Brian.
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, on Monday, March 17, 2025. The service will begin at 10:00 and there will be time for visiting following. For those who are able to join us we will continue to celebrate his life with a lunch at 5th Street Bar & Grill, 1028 Hillside Street, Victoria. For those unable to attend please connect with a family member to receive the livestream link.
Memorial donations to South Vancouver Island Tenpin Bowlers Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Ken and Pat MacLean
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Suki Grewal Sending my sincerest condolences to the Macdonald family during this difficult time. Gary was a pleasure to work with and l will truly miss our daily conversations about golf, hockey and what to bet on BET365 !
R.I.P buddy ❤️
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Mandy Sherman Lynda and family,
Sending you and your family my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Gary. May cherished memories support you at this time.
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Isabel and Ron Chapman Our deepest condolences to Greg,Brad, Lynda , Doug and the extended family. You have beautiful memories to hold onto forever and cherish. We had a great conversation just a year ago at his mother’s funeral . Gone way too soon.
Isabel and Ron Chapman
Sault Ste.Marie ,
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Tim and Pearl Sweiger We are truly sorry to hear about Gary. It came as such a shock, as I know to you also. We are so glad you helped him celebrate his 65th. Our heart goes out to you Lynda, your entire Family and Gary’s Family’s. Deepest sympathies to all
Tim and Pearl
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Pearl Bumstead My deepest condolences to Lynda, Doug, and family, and to Gary’s family, and extended family and friends. Hold onto the many precious memories, held forever in your heart. Blessings, Pearl B
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Jennifer Sending my deepest condolences to Greg, Bradley and Divina, and all the family. May he rest in peace and enjoy the bowling in heaven. His cousin, Jennifer.
Our hearts are broken for your family, what a joy it was to work with Gary. The world has lost a beautiful man. God Bless.