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Life of Acton Man Noted for Rail Work in BC
The obituary recounts early clerical work for Canadian Northern Railroad, long tenure with Northern Construction Co of BC under A. R. Mann, and his travels across Canada. Born to Peter and Elza MacDonald of Acton, he lived 30 years in BC, married Jean Hartley in Vancouver in 1917, and leaves siblings Anne MacDonald of Waterloo and other relatives. Funeral held April 8 at Center and Hannah chapel. interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Donald A. Croft of Waterloo attended.
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Sapewere
Schowat
Acton
Geelph
Tononin
Canadian Northern Railraad
Canada
A. R. Mann
Peter
Elza MacDonald
Vancouver
Jean Hartley
Madoc
Ont
Anne MacDonald
Waterloo
Don A. Croft
Jessie Jones
London
Chapel of Center and
Hannah
Kingsway
Ivan E Cumming
Forrest Lawn Memorial Park
M_ Pinson
B. Hamilton
H. Sleath
Bo Whitlam
A. Skatiebol
Donald A. Croft