Toowoomba Region Deputy Mayor Cr Rebecca Vonhoff today (Thursday, September 14, 2023) led Toowoomba Regional Council’s tribute to businessman and international sporting great John McDonald AM, who passed away in Toowoomba yesterday.
Cr Vonhoff extended her sympathies on behalf of Council to Mr McDonald’s wife Joan, his son, Toowoomba Region Mayor Cr Geoff McDonald and his wife Lisa, and the wider McDonald family.
“I offer our condolences to Mr McDonald’s family and friends. We at Council and across the community are deeply saddened to hear of Mr McDonald’s passing and acknowledge his extraordinary service to our Region,” Cr Vonhoff said.
“Our Region is the poorer for having lost Mr McDonald, who will be dearly remembered well beyond our community.
“When people talk about Mr McDonald, they use the words fair, determined, gritty and warm. Mr McDonald lived a big life and left nothing on the field.
