In Loving Memory of
James (Jim) MacDonald
1935 – 2026
Funeral Service with Live Stream
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Adams Funeral Home Chapel
Miramichi, New Brunswick
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James (Jim) MacDonald Obituary
James (Jim) MacDonald of Miramichi, New Brunswick, passed away peacefully at Percy’s Place on May 18, 2026, at the age of 91, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Loggieville, New Brunswick, on March 24, 1935, he was the son of the late Clarence and Effie (MacLean) MacDonald, and was one of 14 children.
Jim was predeceased by his beloved wife of 66 years, Shirley (Trevors) MacDonald, and three children, Amy, Barry, and Judy.
Jim is survived by five daughters: Susan Crosson (Will), Brenda Harrison, Heather Disher (Raymond), Fay Fraser (Dwight), and Jennifer Petersen (Jeff); two sons, James MacDonald (Manon), and John MacDonald (Wilma); 24 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren; one sister, Ponsy Dickson; as well as many nieces and nephews.
After 35 years with NB Tel, Jim enjoyed a retirement filled with woodworking and cherished moments with family and friends.
A devoted man of faith, Jim’s life was centred on his love for his family, and his faith guided him throughout his life. He had a great love for all his grandchildren, and in his later years he shared a special bond with his granddaughter, Samantha.
Jim will be remembered for his steady presence, strong values, and the deep care he showed to all who knew him. He made a lasting impact on generations of loved ones. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered always.
Visitation will be held at Adams Funeral Home, 140 King Street, Miramichi, New Brunswick, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Adams Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with Charles O’Regan and Maxine Disher officiating. Interment will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery, Miramichi, New Brunswick, followed by a tea with the family at Loggieville Community Hall, where all are welcome.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to Pine Grove Cemetery or Percy’s Place would be appreciated by the family.
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Jim was a prince of a man, with a big heart! We all appreciated he & Shirley’s home.
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Thinking of you all as you experience the loss of Jim. We met with Jim and Shirley when we went home to visit Mom .We were always welcomed with a big smile and a hug. Jim was always up for a good visit down memory lane. Love from Dale and Darlene Lonseth
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Strong in the strenth of gentleness of meetness faith and love to the end of life. Jim seems to fit that sentense- a wonderful aim for those of us still on the path of life. WE express our sympathy to Jims family, May you be comforted by many memories
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Condolences to all Jim’s family. He was certainly a special man !
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Thinking of all Jim’s family .My sympathy in your loss. Jim loved his family &. Was proud of you all. He often mentioned how you were all so good to him & Shirley. He was very attentive & caring with Shirley when she was sick.I know you will all miss him ……Diane Anderson
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When my family moved to Ontario in 1965, Jim and Shirley and their family moved into the house I had lived in for 14 years. I have many fond childhood memories of my Aunt and Uncle and their kiddos.. My last visit with Jim was in the fall of 2025. I extend my heartfelt love and condolences to all the family.
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Feeling very far away from home today, but was glad to be watching on line! Sending love and hugs to you all today! Loved Uncle Jim like a dad, so many great memories of LOTS of time spent in their loving home! So thankful for my visit with him last summer! Forever in our Hearts!
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Remembering the kind and gentle spirit of uncle Jim. Mom and I seen him last summer with papa Dennis. Even with his failing strength, he still had the same love and care for us all. Sending all our love to all his family.
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Thinking of you all.
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With you all in heart, thought and prayer.
Sandra
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Warm thoughts of Sympathy goes your way to all the family .
Kind Love and Cheer
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Thinking of Jim’s family today. Sending you all love and comfort. Brad & Marion Hudey
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Dear Family of Jim & Shirley,
Thinking of you all today as you say goodbye to your dear Dad. Such a big loss to you all and to so many.
Lots of good memories linger.
With love & deep condolences ,
Ted & Heather Tyndall ♥️
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Special thoughts go your way at this time. Always enjoyed visits with your folks when they came to Sk. Through the years
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Dear Sue and Will,
We are thinking of you and your family today and will listen to the funeral online.
We really enjoyed meeting your Dad and Mom when we were in Miramichee about 14 years ago. They made us SO welcome!! Sure wish we had been able to get to know him better!! With our love and sympathy,
Lyle and Grace
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Dear Will & Sue and John & Wilma,
Thinking of you especially today….it is never easy to say goodbye to your dad, but glad you had so many years to make memories with him. My last memory was lunch at Pineridge Hollow with you-Wilma and your father-in-law.
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It has been special to get to know Jim over the past 3 years when he would come to visit Jennifer and her family. His gentle spirit is something I will remember for a long time! He loved to visit, and share something that had helped his heart.
His love and faith in God was inspiring to me, and his genuine smile!
I will miss his visits to AB!
Thinking of you all!
Dads and grandpa’s are a very special gift, and I am glad I got to know yours!
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So encouraging to see another brother finish the race with honor. Thinking of the MacDonald family during this time. Jim was a true ensample. Appreciated the many times we had the privilege of fellowship together.
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Love & care to all of you, Adrienne Sinclair
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Sorry to hear of the passing of Jim.. Thinking of the family especially at this time. Glad for good memories through the years. His faithful life was a inspiration to us and encouraged us all. Deepest sympathy to the family
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Seems Jim was a man I liked to be around. When he was up to see Jeff and Jen, they would have me over. We went for a drive and I showed Jim the little town where I was born and the farm where we all lived at one time, the meeting places all which Jim much enjoyed. Very glad to come in contact with Jim
Dan Webber