Mr Blair Donnachie
Sherbrooke, 12 janvier 2024
1940 – 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Blair McKay Donnachie, at l ’Hotel Dieu of Sherbrooke, Jan. 12th, 2024.
Blair was born on Sept. 29th, 1940, in Sherbrooke. He was 83 years old. He lived a full and happy life surrounded by lifelong friends and a close family, in a community that he absolutely loved. He gave his time and energy to several organizations during his life, including the Dixville Home Foundation (35 years), the ANAF (50 years), as well as the Sherbrooke Snow Shoe Club. He co-owned Dave’s Transport with his brother for several decades and was a bus driver for the Eastern Township School Board. He had been enjoying retirement for several years, always looking forward to his morning coffee with the gang and driving around the townships with Linda by his side, when he wasn’t busy taking care of things around the yard at home.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 60 years Linda (née Cairns), sons Michael (Kim) and Sean (Angie), his only grandson Jesse, as well as many dear friends and extended family members.
Blair is predeceased by his parents Eunice (née Fournier) and David Donnachie, his in-laws Queenie (née Keays) and Archie Cairns, and brother John Donnachie (Jackie).
Blair will be greatly missed by all who knew him, and he will forever hold a very special place in all of our hearts.
For those who wish to pay their respects, visitation will take place on Monday, Jan. 22nd at Residences Funéraires Steve Elkas in Sherbrooke ( 4230, Bertrand-Fabi ) , from 3 to 5 p.m., followed by the memorial service at 5 p.m. You can view the ceremony live or on replay at https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/85094.
Sweets and light refreshments will be served after the service.
For anyone wishing to make a donation in Blair’s memory, please consider the Dixville Home or the Grace Village Foundation. Thank you.
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My deepest condolences
Malgré notre absence, toutes nos pensées vous accompagnentpour vous réconforter en ces temps difficiles.
Karen O'Brien
26 janvier 2024
To the Family
We are so sorry for your loss.Sending our deepest sympathies to you all.
R.I.P. Blair
Linda Raymond Deacon & Roy Sylvester
23 janvier 2024
Jim and Judy Buck
Judy and I send our sincere condolences to Linda , Sean , Michael and families . Our time spent during our many summer visits to Lennoxville will always be remembered fondly , as well as our trips to the Maine Coast with both Blair and Linda . They were great hosts .Blair was always fun to be with and his sense of humour always came through big time .
He will be sorely missed by us both , and is a great loss to his family and his many friends and former passengers on his school bus routes.
Rest in Peace Blair.
Jim and Judy Buck
22 janvier 2024
sympathy
Linda, Michael, Sean and family:our deepest sympathies. It was a beautiful ceremony. Wonderful stories about Blair which adds to the good memories that we have of him. He will be greatly missed by all of us.
Andy and Helen Truax
Andy and Helen Truax
22 janvier 2024
Sincere condolences
Linda and FamilyI was sad to learn that Blair has passed away. I offer you my sincere condolences and my wishes of courage.
Johanne Henson
22 janvier 2024
Our sympathies
We were so sorry to read of Blair’s passing. Sending our sincere sympathies. We know that you enjoyed many happy months in Myrtle Beach with my parents, Wyatt and Louise. Cherish the memories! Al and Lynda (Savage) BellLynda Savage Bell
21 janvier 2024
Jane and Frank Wilson
Linda and family:Frank and I were sorry to learn of Blair's passing. We have many fond memories of the time spent with the two of you during the years that you and I worked together at Bishop's. Sending you sympathy and strength at this difficult time.
Jane Wilson
Jane and Frank Wilson
20 janvier 2024
Linda et la famille
Nos sincères condoléances à Mme Linda, ses enfants et toute la famille. Bon courageGilles Carrier & Huguette
20 janvier 2024
Robert Kyffin
To the whole Donnachie family, I give my sympathies and condolencesI am saddened by the new of Blair passing. I have known the Donnachie family for over60 years. I will miss him at coffee times.
Bob Kyffin
Robert Kyffin
20 janvier 2024
Linda, Sean,Mike & Family
Very sad news. We are in total shock.Offering our sincere sympathies to Linda,Sean,Mike and all the Family.
Such a good friend since forever.
We have nothing but great memories of a person who loved life.
RIP Blair.
David & Helga Price
19 janvier 2024
Nicole, François, et Rémi Aucoin (Brian, Marlyse, Erika, Olivia, Chloe, Ella, Lily, Ruby)
We are SO very sorry that we are not there with you in person to share in your grief and express our sadness and great loss along with you. We really wanted to be. We did, however, want to take a minute to say that we will miss him so very much - his laughter, and generosity, his kindness, and how welcome he invariably made us feel when we dropped in for a swim or shared special family times along with he and Linda. He was a wonderful person who made the world a better place by being in it. We send our deepest condolences and our love to all of you. We cannot be there in person but we will be there in thoughts. Much love and prayers.Nicole, François, et Rémi Aucoin (Brian, Marlyse, Erika, Olivia, Chloe, Ella, Lily, Ruby)
19 janvier 2024
All the family members
Our deepest sympathiesKelly and Linda Ross
19 janvier 2024
Cheryl Bennett
Our deepest sympathies to all the family. Such a special man. He will be missed dearly. RIP 🙏Cheryl Bennett
19 janvier 2024
Linda & Family
So sorry to hear. Our hearts are broken. Please accept our sincere sympathies. Blair has been a huge part of our close friends it seems like forever. What great memories we carry with us. Our thoughts are very much with you Linda , Sean & Mike at this time.RIP Blair.
David & Helga Price
19 janvier 2024
My sincere thoughts
My heart and thought go out to the families in this time. I will always remember his smiling face through town when I was young and living in Lennoxville. RIPLisa Smith
19 janvier 2024