MacCoubrey Funeral Home
30 King St. E., Cobourg
MacCoubrey Funeral Home
30 King St. E., Cobourg
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Don on March 23, 2026 in his 97th year after a brief illness. He was born in Girvan, Scotland and grew up in Sackville, New Brunswick. He was the youngest of six sons of Robert MacGregor and Julia (nee Harvey). He was predeceased by brothers Ian, Angus, Allen, Norman, and Ronald. He was the loving and devoted husband of the late Frances (nee Burgess) for 69 years. Don was predeceased by daughters Susan Beth and Dorris Anne. He was the proud father of Lindsay (Debby) and Gordon (Rhonda). Don was also the beloved Grandpa/Papa to Craig, Kelsey (Stuart), Maggie and Angus and loving Great Grandfather to Lyndon and Amelia.
Don was a long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion and a Past-President of Branch 133 in Cobourg. For the last 30 years Don worked for Peter and Camilla Dalglish, keeping an eye on the Grafton Inn and their other properties in Grafton. He spent many happy hours working away in his shop in Grafton, woodworking, painting and doing various projects and repairs to help maintain the properties. The shop in Grafton became a meeting place where friends and family would drop in to have a visit with Don any time he was there. Don was very grateful to the Dalglish family and, most recently, to Jim Corcoran, to be able to go to the shop up until a few short weeks ago.
Visitation will take place at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St E Cobourg on July 2nd from 6:00pm to 8:00pm followed by a Celebration of Life service on July 3rd 2026 at 1:00pm. Reception to follow.
Donations in memory Don may be made to the Alzheimer Society or Ronald McDonald House.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Don was a dear sweet gentleman and so devoted to Frances. He amazed me with his phone abilities and quick wit and compassion for everyone. He was part of the coffee gang. I used to see him shopping and he always had a smile and time to chat. A life well lived
Dear Lindsay, Gord & families I’m so sorry for your loss but have to smile thinking about how very active your Dad stayed after your Moms passing. I’ve ran into him a few times since the old legion days and he’s always had that charming smile and a few kind words to share. I’m pretty sure there’s a beautiful couple dancing together again in Heaven. Keep your memories close Sending heartfelt condolences
Lindsay, Gordon and families please accept my condolences in Don's passing. Not only was Don a Past President at Branch #133 he was House and Property Chair in the early 2000's when he lead a committee of volunteers to complete many, many renovations at the old Branch for over a year. His committment to the Legion was an extension of his long military service. As a friend, he will be missed.