Obituaries

Allan Wayne MacDonald, known to family and friends as Wayne, passed peacefully on November 18, 2025, at the age of 82. Born in Vancouver, BC, Wayne made Dartmouth, NS his home.

He is reunited with his parents, Helen and Allan MacDonald, and brother Kenneth MacDonald. Wayne’s memory will be carried forward by his wife MaDonna lovingly known as kitten, daughter Michelle MacDonald (Boo-boo), son Mike (Sambo) and daughter-in-law Dao MacDonald, granddaughters Meghan and Deya, sister Helene MacDonald Smith, many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Wayne was a quiet pillar for everyone who knew him, always having the right words to fix everything. He gave his time freely and wholeheartedly even though he asked for so little himself. He loved being needed and he showed his love through presence, guidance, and unwavering patience.

A teacher, protector, provider, and leader; Wayne carried a dry sense of humor that was subtle but unforgettable. He found joy in music, especially through guitar and singing where he could express what he often kept unspoken. To his family, nothing was soft unless it was papa soft – a lasting reminder of his gentle heart beneath his quiet exterior.