Remembering Luke MacDonald
August 16th, 2022
(WHITBY, ON) - Rugby Ontario is saddened to receive the news of the passing of Luke MacDonald. Luke was a member of the Toronto Nomads Rugby Club and a member of the University of Guelph rugby team. Rugby Ontario sends our condolences to the MacDonald family and to the entire Nomads Club and Gryphons rugby program. Below is a note from Luke's family:
Our beloved son Luke MacDonald took his life on August 10th, 2022, at the age of 19. He is survived by his loving parents Mike and Kelly and older brother Gavin who Luke loved to introduce as his “little brother”, Grandparents Bob and Doreen Bell, Joan and David MacDonald, Uncle Norm and Suzanne, Aunt Janine and Uncle Alberto, cousins Reed, Gabriela, and Elijah.
Luke attended Humewood Community School, Rawlinson Community School and graduated from Northern Secondary School where he played on the football and rugby teams. He would have been starting his third year at University of Guelph in the Environmental Science program and was a proud member of the University of Guelph Gryphon Rugby team as a Prop.Those who knew Luke knew his big heart and even bigger hugs!
Luke was happiest when outdoors with friends and family, sleeping in a tent, running crazy lines down rapids in kayaks and canoes, skiing down mountains and playing rugby as a Red Knight, Gryphon and as a “Front Line Lad” with the Toronto Nomads. We are going to miss Luke’s infectious goofy laugh during movies, his fantastic creations in the kitchen and crazy card playing skills. Please join us on Thursday August 18, 2022 between 4pm and 8 pm for a Celebration of Life to raise a glass and share a memory or tell a story at The High Park Brewery located at 839 Runnymede, Toronto. https://highparkbrewery.com
When you think of Luke, celebrate the good memories you have. Remember that life is fragile and should be cherished. He will be missed more than words can ever express.In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in memory of Luke MacDonald at: https://Headsupguys.org or https://wwf.ca/donate
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