The death occurred unexpectedly but peacefully on December 9, 2021, at the Centennial Court Nursing Home of Raymond H. “Bud” MacDonald of Stratford. Beloved husband for 42 years of Gail (nee Gallant) and their loving children Erin (Mike Smith), Amy Hickox (Joel), Ryan (Brianna) and Curtis. Also, his loving daughter Wendy Clark Wolfe (Pat). 8 very special grandchildren will miss him: Parker, Noah, Ari, Tommy, Cam, Hayden, Dane and his namesake Raya. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, aunts, brothers-in-law Sonny Gillis, Andy Gallant (Joy) and Jeff Gallant (Debbie), and sisters-in-law Betty MacDonald and Patsy Bolger Gallant.

Bud was the last surviving member of the family of Herb and Gertrude MacDonald of West Covehead. He was predeceased by brothers Gerry and George and sisters Diane Carr (the late Barry), Phyllis Gillis and Blanche Campbell (the late Roland), brother-in-law Stephen Gallant and his mother-in-law, whom he loved dearly, Kay Gallant.

He served with the Canadian Armed Forces as a young man, then went on to work at various locations and was a recognized face in the taxi industry before starting his own business. Bud was the owner/operator of Bud’s Transportation Services for 30 years. He offered a transportation service to seniors and disabled, a job he loved and his clients loved him. His enjoyment in life included spending time with family, camping, road trips, scuba diving, fishing, beach walks, vacations to sunny destinations and motorcycle riding.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. (by invitation only). For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=d28e8a5c-2430-419f-82b2-b3cda2e29367 Interment in Covehead Road Cemetery. Memorial donations are appreciated to the PEI Humane Society as Bud loved all creatures, great and small. His current pets Bella, Trimmer, Smokey and Oreo will miss his lap and attention. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com