Paul Joseph MACDONALD

Paul Joseph MACDONALD passed away on February 22, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on April 27, 1946, in Montréal, Quebec, Paul was a beloved son, brother, uncle, community leader, and friend. He was predeceased by his parents, Renée and Frank MacDonald. Paul will be greatly missed by his sisters Nancy Baines, Christine Biggar, and Teresa Fielding. A pioneer of the gay liberation movement in Canada, Paul organized the first lesbian and gay rights demonstration on Parliament Hill in August 1971. He was a founding member of The Body Politic, which became the country's first significant gay newspaper. Paul worked in the audio industry and spent most of his career at Bay Bloor Radio in Toronto. He was active in the congregation of St. Matthias and cherished his time with his 'prime timers' crew. Paul proudly embraced his Québécois heritage and always felt at home in la belle province. His family will remember him as a fixture at réveillon dinners, arriving with his much-revered oyster soup and regaling everyone with stories.