MacDonald, Gerald Gregory "Greg", age 65 of South River Loop, Antigonish, passed away on June 7, 2021, in High-Crest Sherbrooke Nursing Home.

Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Gerald B. and Mary C. (MacGillivray) MacDonald.

Greg worked as a landscaper and then for many years with Nova Construction.  He had been an avid bowler and softball player, later coaching ball in the local community.  He loved the Montreal Canadiens and was able to watch Game 7 against the Leafs. A comedian, he always had something funny to say about something.

He is survived by his wife, Cathy; children, Rebecca (Tom Hanifen), West Arm Tracadie; Jennifer (Brandon Purdy), Great Village; and Matt, South River; grandson, Clay Purdy; siblings, David (Marlene), Antigonish; Karen (Andy) Sears, St. Andrews; Andre (Debbie), Antigonish; Paul, South River; and Vincent Marchand, New Glasgow; mother-in-law, Catherine Jean; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his father-in-law, Vincent Pitts.

Cremation has taken place.  A private family funeral will be held in on Friday at 11am, Reverend Andrew Gillies presiding.  A live stream of the funeral will be available on the funeral home website.  Burial in South River Cemetery.

In Memoriam, donations to High-Crest Sherbrooke Nursing Home appreciated.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish.  Online condolences:  www.clcurry.com