Ray was born in Bath, N.B. September 23, 1935, and moved to Woodstock with his family in 1942.

Ray took part in all the school sports, excelling in hockey, softball, baseball, and basketball. His school hockey team won consolation honors in Provincial playoffs in 1950, the juvenile Comets basketball team went to the Provincial Finals in 1952, and he was on the Lions Baseball team which won the N.B. Senior crown that same year.

In 1955, at the age of 19, Ray was named Woodstock’s Athlete of the year for his play on the Senators Basketball team, the Lions Baseball team, and the Legionnaires Hockey team, a tribute to his all-round athletic ability.

His achievements continued in the 1950’s and 1960’s, as witnessed by his participation on the following winning teams.

·   Provincial Senior basketball Champs in 1954, and 1955

·   Maritime Basketball Champs in 1957

·   Maritime Baseball Champs in 1958

·   Provincial Baseball Champs in 1959

·   Provincial Int. ”B” Hockey Champs in 1961, 1964, and 1965

Ray finished his hockey career with the Karnes "Loafers” old-timer’s hockey team, and in November of 1983, he was honored for his athletic contribution to the sports community of Woodstock by his fellow teammates at a ceremony during a game with the Montreal Canadian Old-timers.

We honour Ray MacDonald, one of Woodstock’s best all-round athletes of the last half of the 20^th century.

~ INDUCTED MAY 10, 2003 ~