The death of Donald Scott MacRae, 64, of Port Elgin, occurred at the Moncton Hospital on Thursday, January 28, 2016.  Born in Bayfield, Don was a son of the late Ernest and Eileen (Durant) MacRae.

Don had worked at Mount Allison University at the heating plant for over 30 years.  He was an avid hunter and outdoors man.  He had a great love for his family, especially his girls and his grandchildren.

He will be greatly missed by two daughters, Shella (Gordie) Butcher, Port Elgin,NB, and Kelly MacRae, Baie Verte, NB; four grandchildren, Scott, Jordan, Nicholas, and Kaylee; brothers, Blaine MacRae and Myron (Roberta) MacRae; a sister, Brenda (Fred) Kean; companion, Bernadette McGraw and special friend, Lori Chappell, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Don was predeceased by his niece Kimberly Stern.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Jones Funeral Home.  A time of visitation will be held from their Port Elgin location, 3 West Main Street, Port Elgin (538-2241) on Monday, February 1, 2016 from 7-9 pm with a funeral service at 11 am on Tuesday, February 2, 2016.  William Drysdale DLM officiating.

Interment will take place in the Bayfield Cemetery in the Spring.

Donations in memory of Don may be made to the Moncton Hospital ICU Surgical Unit.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Don's online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the funeral home Facebook page.