Whitney Pier
It is with deep sadness that, we, the family announce the sudden passing of our father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Daniel ‘Danny’ MacDonald, at the age of 91. He passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 2, 2025.
Born in Glace Bay, he was proud to be from “Number 11” and often talked lovingly about growing up in his hometown. As a teenager, his family moved to his forever home in Whitney Pier, a community which he made lasting memories and friendships, and raised his family.
Danny was the son of the late Margaret (Warren) and Hughie Francis MacDonald of Glace Bay.
Danny is survived by his children who were the center of his world, Julian ‘Butch’ Alleyne (Betty), Lillian (Todd) Marsman, Daniel (Laurel), Jimmy (Lori), Noreen (Charles) MacKinnon, Darren (Patti Lynn), and his son-in-law, Darren Googoo. He also leaves behind a legacy of love in his beautiful grandkids, Todd (Brittany), Kayla, Brandon, Marissa, Raven, Cassie, Faith, Andrew, Jayden, Ethan, Kael, Dante, Jaxon, Jamison, Connor and his great-grandchildren, Dax, Riley, Claire and Steph. Sharing in our loss are Danny’s many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Danny is also survived by his sister, Lucy Worrell; his big brother, Hughie (Rose) MacDonald, and his sister-in-law, Rose Holland.
Meeting our Dad in heaven will be many angels but especially his soul mate, Elfreda (Alleyne) MacDonald and his beautiful daughter, Levina MacDonald Googoo.
Besides his parents, Danny was predeceased by his brother, Johnnie MacKinnon; sister, Flora English; sisters-in-law, Shirley, Julia, Gloria, and Diana Alleyne; brothers-in-law, Joseph Worrell and Danny Alleyne, and his best friend, Frank Jacobs.
Dad’s love of sports included him cheering on his favorite teams, the Toronto Blue Jays, the Leafs, the Packers, and his boyhood love of the Dodgers was something to be admired.
A longtime lover of harness racing “Tartan Downs”, Dad would spend his evenings with the crew at the Winner Circle where he would find a friendly face, great conversations and many laughs. Placing a bet was always a gamble but the enjoyment he felt spending time with his racing buddies was always a Win. Thank you for always holding his seat and for the memories.
Special thanks to our sister, Lillian, and brother-in-law, Todd Marsman, for your kindness, love, and support. It has not gone unnoticed.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of our Dad will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 1:30 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. A reception will take place immediately following the service. Interment will take place at Forest Have Memorial Gardens, Sydney.
Donations in memory of Daniel may be made to the Autism Society of Cape Breton.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
“The most important thing in the world is family and Love”
Rest Easy Dad… we love you
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My sincere condolences to you all on the loss of your Dad. My thoughts, prayers and love are being sent. God Bless.
Sending love and condolences to you all xo
Sincerest Sympathy on the loss of your dear Dad and Grandpa.
Danny MacDonald was my Great Uncle that is my Grandfather’s Brother
So sorry for your loss! I pray for a special place in heaven for my uncle!
Frank MacDonald
To Lillian and family
Sorry to hear about your father. You will have your happy memories of him. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
Kym Mac Leod
So sorry to hear of Uncle Danny’s passing my heart breaks for all
Condolences to Lillian , Todd and the MacDonald Family so sorry for your loss Blain & Laura Campbell
My sincere condolences to the whole family . Thoughts and prayers are with you all
Lillian, Danny and family: I am heartbroken for your family’s great loss. I used to enjoy running into you and your Dad at Sobey’s…he was so shy. He and your mother raised an amazing family of children which proves what wonderful people they were. Please take comfort in knowing that he, your mother and sister are together again.
Deepest condolences to Dannys family. He was a a lovely man, Rest in Peace Danny!
I express my deepest sympathy in this time of grief. The Bible promises that your loved one will soon live again on a beautiful paradise earth when death will soon be no more in John5:28, 29.
Sending our deepest sympathy💐💐 to all family & friends.
Doddy & Bobby
Condolences for your loss. You’ll be in my prayers
My Deepest Sympathy to The Families, Friends and The Whitney Pier Community 🙏Always a Smile , A True Gentleman, Danny will be Fondly Remembered 🙏May His Precious Soul Rest In Peace 🙏🕊🪽
2025 has taken another beautiful soul from us , we are very sorry for your loss ,, our deepest condolences go out to you all, he will definitely be missed by all who knew himk
Sending our sincere condolences to the whole family, thinking of you during this difficult time.
My deepest sympathy to all family. Danny (R.I.P)
So sorry for your loss Darren, our thoughts and prayers are with you you and your family.
AnnMarie and Phillip Gibbons
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Sending our deepest condolences and lots of love to you all.❤️
Words cannot express the sadness we are feeling today. He was a warm, loving caring person who had a great heart and never had a problem with anyone,in the community. He Will be missed so from the Alleyne cousins near and far he will always be remembered and have a place in ours hearts
Deepest condolences to Danny’s beautiful family and friends.
Sincere sympathy to Jimmy, Lori, Ethan and Connor and all other family members on Danny’s passing. I am sure he will be missed!🙏🙏
So sorry to hear of Danny’s passing Condolences to his family and friends. May he rest easy in eternal pease
My sincere condolences to the all MacDonald and Alleyne families of the passing of your father, grandfather and brother. You will be sadly missed by all of your beloved children and their families. R.I.P. Danny