Former UPEI Basketball Player Jerry MacDonald, 71, Passes Away Leaving His Family!!!

Charlottetown quickly became home, and it was here that his younger sister Janet MacDonald (Tom) was born.

April 3, 2026

This article was last updated by Adrian Cole on April 3, 2026

Jerry MacDonald, who played basketball at UPEI, has sadly passed away at the age of 71.

He was born in Longuelli, Quebec, to his father, Jerome, and his mother, Mary Lou MacDonald.

When he was six years old, he made the journey to Chalottetown with his parents and younger sister Jo-Ann Esseghaier (Zain).

Charlottetown quickly became home, and it was here that his younger sister Janet MacDonald (Tom) was born.

In the past several months, Jo-Ann and Janet have spent precious time with their brother, sharing stories and remembering the good times they had together.

He played basketball at UPEI and kept right on playing after university with the Smugglers Jug team.

When his playing days finally wound down, his love for the game never did; it stayed with him for life.

Community Is Mourning The Tragic Passing Of Jerry MacDonald

The sources claimed that Jerry MacDonald, who played basketball at UPEI, passed away on March 31, 2026, at the QEH.

However, the exact cause of death has not been revealed yet.

His daughter, Kate, took to his official Facebook handle to announce the tragic news. She wrote,

Maha Abou Rashed from Charlottetown took to the comment section and offered heartfelt condolences.

Charmaine Judson wrote,

Kim MacDonald of Stratford, Prince Edward Island, wrote,

Other close ones and friends have also offered their heartfelt condolences and sent prayers to Jerry’s family to stay strong in this difficult time.

As per Jerry’s family, arrangements have been entrusted to Belvedere Funeral Home. Interment will take place in a private ceremony.

A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at a later date.

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