Black Watch and RCR friends:
Regret to report the passing of Art (‘Ack-Ack’) McDonald last week in Nova Scotia.
Ack-Ack arrived our Second Battalion RHC circa 1959 and was assigned to ‘D’ Company. He accompanied the battalion to Germany in 1962 and to Cyprus in 1966 and 1969. He re-badged 2RCR in 1970.
Ack-Ack retired in the Digby area but came originally from Pictou County.
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Arthur Anderson "Art" McDonald


The family of Arthur Anderson McDonald of Clementsport is sad to announce his passing on January 28, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife Pat and daughter Lisa.
Art was the beloved husband of Patricia (Wamboldt) McDonald; the loving father of his son, Stephen McDonald (Lydia), son, William McDonald (Nathalie); daughter, Lisa Griffiths (Alan); son, Shane Wright (Kim); daughter, Kim Keen (Jamie); daughter, Tanya Wright (Miles); son, DeWayne Wright (Darlene), daughter, Pattina Wright; daughter, Denita Marshall; son, Robin Wright, and son, Robert Wright. He was also the best Papa to his 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Art will also be missed by his many nieces and nephews, friends and extended family.
Art joined the Canadian Military in 1957 serving in the Canadian Guards, and then the Royal Highland Regiment (the Black Watch), finally ending his 27-year career in the Canadian Forces Pay Corps. After retiring from the Military he worked at Valley Marine, and then became manager of the Junior Ranks Club at CFB Cornwallis. Art was a dedicated community member. He coached many baseball and hockey teams. He was a lifetime member of Branch 122 Clementsport Legion where he held many different positions on the executive over the years. Art was the proud recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal. He was a past member, and held executive positions in the Deep Brook Lions Club and Annapolis Lions Club, a member of the Clementsport Dam Society, and a member of the Good Neighbors Club. Art was very much a family man. He loved his family dearly, and was always there for them in any way he could be. He will be remembered for his warm heart, his desire to help and his love. The family would like to thank their friends and families for all the cards, messages and visits expressing your love and support. We would also like to thank Art's wonderful nurses at Tideview Terrace for the love and compassion you gave to Art and his family we are forever grateful to you. Due to COVID-19 there will not be a memorial service held at this time. When his family are able to be home, there will be a service to honour Art. Donations can be made in his loving memory to Canadian Cancer Society. On line condolences may be made at: www.kaulbachfamilyfuneralhome.com
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With thanks to Eric Journeay for the foregoing.

Nemo Me Impune Lacessit Pro Patria