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MCDONALD, Alexander Norman “Alec”


Passed away peacefully surrounded by love at Mercy Place Warrnambool on June 2, 2026.

Aged 90 years

Dearly loved and loving husband of Eleanor ‘Ele’.

Loved father and father-in-law of Neil and Jenny, Jill and Andrew (dec.) Bosse, Ross and Sandy, Susanne and John Brereton.

Admired ‘Alpa’ of Jarrod, Josh and Mollie; Kirsten and Luke, Aaron, Ayden and Paris; Bryce and Leah, Carly; Kayne, Kye and Liv, Nate, Trae and Emily, Cale and ‘Great Alpa’ of Kannan, Teisha, Atlee, and Albie.

Practical, clever, steady and tough
A Life well lived

*****

Family and friends of ALEC all are welcomed to attend a Memorial Service in the Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool on TUESDAY (June 9) commencing at 2.00p.m.

Private prior burial

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Funeral notice


Service

Tuesday June 09, 2026, 2:00pm

Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool

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  1. Our Deepest Sympathies to Ele and McDonald families on the sad passing of Alec.
    Alec was a wonderful Neighbour, he was very generous, kind hearted and blessed with a quick wit that could bring a smile to anyone’s face . He will be fondly remembered by all that had the pleasure of knowing him and he will be greatly missed .

    We are thinking of you all xx

    Tiff, Mark , Olivia , Thomas , Meg ,
    India and Jansz xx

    Tiffany Ludeman

    June 08, 2026 6:24 pm

  2. Condolences to Ele and Family, Alec is remembered as a very interesting man, lot of farming knowledge, remember riding 3 wheeled bike, and many discussions, regards Tom

    Tom Arundell

    June 08, 2026 12:35 pm

  3. So sad to hear of your passing, affectionately known as ‘Snograss’ to our family. Playing tennis with you and eating cream cake, that does take me back. What a great president of the Grassmere footy club you were. We just loved being with you. Kenny McCosh. Tewantin QLD.

    Ken MCCosh

    June 08, 2026 10:19 am

  4. Deepest sympathy to Elenor and Family.
    Loved brother and brother-law of Noel and Glenice. Uncle of Julie(dec)Doug Kerry Neil Sonia Kylie and families.

    Lots of memories Brother.

    Kerry Fary

    June 06, 2026 4:23 pm

  5. Sorry to hear sad news.Valued colleague and friend.Sorry we can't attend Funeral that day
    Neville and Dawn Smith.

    Neville And Dawn Smith

    June 06, 2026 1:34 pm

  6. Fond memories of our brother inlaw, special memories to keep.
    RIP Alec
    Condolences to Eleanor, Neil, Jillian, Ross & Susanne and their families.
    Joyce (dec) & Graeme Marney
    Phillip, Debbie, Bruce (dec)& Tim & families

    Debbie Lenehan

    June 06, 2026 10:31 am

  7. Deepest sympathy to Elenor and family.Loved brother and brother in law of Dorothy and Bill(dec) Paton and uncle of Gary,Janet and Wayne. Treasured memories are ours to keep

    Dorothy Paton

    June 06, 2026 9:08 am

  8. Deepest sympathy to Elenor, Neil,Jillian, Ross, Susanne & families.
    Loved brotherand brother-in-law of Helen and Colin Greene and uncle of Narelle, Matthew, Brendan, Travis & families.
    Alec was a great help to us over the years and will be sadly missed.

    Helen Greene

    June 05, 2026 5:26 pm

  9. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Jenny and Tony Ryan
    Respected uncle of Jason,Scott and Carlie,Michelle and Tim
    Great uncle of Eve,Lachlan and Finn

    Gone from our lives but forever in our hearts

    Jenny Ryan

    June 05, 2026 3:37 pm

  10. Fond memories of times together as a friend and neighbour just up the road. Duckey was always good for a chat and a laugh. Our deapest sympathy to Eli and family. Shirley and Cub(deceased) McLeod and family.

    Keith McLeod

    June 04, 2026 5:58 pm

  11. Our condolences to Elenor & Family on the passing of Alec. Good memories of working for years with a really great bloke.
    Greg & Jacqui Malseed Qld

    Greg Malseed

    June 04, 2026 5:27 pm

  12. Deepest condolences to the McdDonald family on the passing of Alec. Great memories of the harness racing days with Alec. You taught Stephen so much when we were just starting out.
    Merrilyn & Stephen(Dec)Buck

    Merrilyn Buck

    June 04, 2026 12:38 pm

  13. Condolences Elenor and extended family.
    He will be missed by all
    Gwyn Taylor & Family & Di Gordon

    Gwyn Taylor

    June 04, 2026 10:49 am

  14. Deepest sympathy to all the McDonald family on the sad loss of Alec.
    Great memories to cherish
    Val Sheahan

    Val Sheahan

    June 03, 2026 2:06 pm