Luke Macdonald death, obituary: Beloved Luke Macdonald died August 10th, 2022, at the age of 19 by suicide.
His tragic passing was announced by his family and and Northern’s Red Knights Football in a post on Facebook that read:
We are very sad to learn of the sudden loss of Red Knight Luke MacDonald who took his life on August 10th, 2022, at the age of 19. He was a passionate and compassionate athlete who will be remembered. Let us continue to strive towards understanding and supporting mental health. #piecesofeight ❤️💛💙
A Celebration of Life to honour Luke Macdonald and raise a glass, share a memory or tell a story holds this Thursday August 18, 2022 between 4 and 8 pm at The High Park Brewery located at 839 Runnymede, Toronto. https://highparkbrewery.com
Luke Macdonald death cause, obituary, funeral arrangements:
Beloved 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.
Before his death, 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.
A statement from his family continues below:
Those who knew Luke knew his big heart and even bigger hugs! He 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 4 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
We are very sad to learn of the sudden loss of Red Knight Luke MacDonald who took his life on August 10th, 2022, at the age of 19. He was a passionate and compassionate athlete who will be remembered. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/ptyL6cmHdk
— Northern’s Red Knights Football (@nssredknightsfb) August 14, 2022
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Our sincere condolences to Mike,Kelly and Gavin, extended family and friends. We were so saddened to hear of Luke’s passing. We’ll always remember the little boy with the shy smile and a twinkle in his eye who came to our house so many times to play with Simon. May his soul rest in perpetual Peace. Sam,JoAnn and Simon ❤️
My condolences to Luke’s family and friends. My prayers go out to his parents and siblings. My mother knows Luke’s father (Mike) from work and she is very sad to hear this devastating news. Sending this message with lots of love!
The Muskoka Littlejohn families send their sincere condolences on
Luke’s death.
The bay will never seem the same again.
Mary grew up with Kelly and sends her special empathy as we all do to all
members of your family.