OBIT # 5527 - EASTERN CHRONICLE - 26 FEBRUARY 1942 HUGH MacDONALD - On Friday, February 6, 1942, the community of Egerton, N.S. was saddened by the news of the death of HUGH MacDONALD, one of its most highly esteemed and respected citizens. The deceased had gone to Moncton, N. B., late in December with the intention of spending the winter months there, and late in January he contracted pneumonia which resulted in his death there at Hotel Dieu. Deceased who was in his 78th year, was the son, and last surviving member of the family of the late ALEXANDER MacDONALD (Caulker) and JANE MURDOCK, and was born at Egerton. He was a retired employee of the C.N.R., having received his long-service medal from the late Sir HENRY THORTON about sixteen years ago.As a young man in the employ of the railroad, he had suffered the loss of his right hand while coupling cars, and subsequently was appointed as watchman at a railway crossing at Stellarton, where he was favourably known for many years. Upon his retirement he returned to Egerton, where he built a comfortable home and despite his handicap, excelled in his hobby of horticulture with which he had singular success in that his garden was a "thing of beauty" from early spring until late fall. He was an honest and true friend and neighbour and a faithful Catholic, and died consoled by the last rites of the Church. His funeral took place on February 9th instant from St.Andrew's Church at Egerton, following requiem Mass which was celebrated by his pastor, Rev.E. Chaisson, P.P. His remains were interred in the parish cemetery beside those of his parents and a brother and sister who had predeceased him.