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MacDonald, A. Garth

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MacDonald, A Garth

A. Garth MacDonald
September 22, 1931 – April 27, 2021

Albert Garth MacDonald passed away on April 27, 2021 at the age of 89. He was predeceased by parents Gladys and Roy MacDonald of Moose Jaw, and by his sister Marjorie Busby of Saskatoon. He is survived by nieces and nephews Lynda Johnston, Bruce Busby, Ken Busby, Patricia Creurer and Sharon Ruskowski. Garth was born in Moose Jaw on September 22, 1931 and received his education at Ross Public School and Moose Jaw Technical High (Peacock) School. In 1969 he became a graduate member of the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT). He worked for Robin Hood Flour Mills and CN Rail in Moose Jaw before being transferred to CN Marketing in Regina, Port Arthur (Thunder Bay) and then Winnipeg. Final employment was with the Canadian Freight Association, Winnipeg, retiring to Calgary in 1987 at the age of 55. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at the MacDonald family plot in Rosedale Cemetery, Moose Jaw. In lieu of flowers, donations to charities of choice would be appreciated. In living memory of Garth, a memorial planting will be made by Jones-Parkview Funeral Services. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.jonesparkview.com (Obituaries). Kelly Scott, Funeral Director.

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