William Roy (Bill Macdonald)  1949 – 2017. It is with great sadness Bill’s family must announce his death on Friday, July 21, 2017 in North Battleford, Sask. Born May 9, 1949, Bill was the son of the late William Roy and Muriel (Flynn) Macdonald. Bill was a jack-of-all trades during his life, working in construction, on farms, in battery companies and just prior to his death he was an employee of Scott Campbell Dodge in North Battleford. Bill was a very active member of the Royal Canadian Legion #9 in Windsor, Nova Scotia and Branch #70 in North Battleford where he organized many activities. Bill was predeceased by both his mom and dad, an infant brother Donald, an infant sister Barbara Ann, sisters Sharon and Kathy and his eldest son William (Little Billy). Bill is survived by his loving wife, and best friend Carol, North Battleford, SK, his daughter Michelle, Castlegar, B.C., his son Michael, sisters Joyce Perrie, Merritt, B.C., and Janet Clare, Windsor, Nova Scotia, and brother Doug Macdonald, Windsor, Nova Scotia, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Sloan Auditorium, Br. 70, Royal Canadian Legion, North Battleford, SK. with Rev. Fred J. Tinio officiating. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in Bill’s memory are requested to the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 70, 1352 – 100th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0V8. ‘The Song has ended but the melody lingers on’. Condolences can be sent to [email protected]. Cremation and Service arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.
