Christina MacDonald
1930-2018
MacDonald, Christina –
Linwood.
It is with broken hearts that we mourn the sudden passing of
our mother, Christina, on August 31, 2018, after a brief
illness.
Born in Linwood in 1930, she was the daughter of the late
Sylvester and Elsie (Kinney) McKeough.
After finishing high school at St. Joseph’s Convent in Mabou,
she attended Normal College in Truro. She taught in several
one-room schools and worked at the Royal Bank in Guysborough.
In 1953 she married Robert ‘Bob’ MacDonald and began a life
of devotion to her family and community. She was a volunteer
for Martha Home Health Care, St. Paul’s Ladies Aid and CWL, the first
president of the Havre Boucher chapter of the Girl Guides, secretary
of the Havre Boucher Senior’s club, and belonged to the Children of
Mary. Nothing made Mom happier than the company of family,
neighbours, and friends in her home where home cooking and « a
good cup of tea » were guaranteed. She was a lifelong
supporter of the PC Party, an avid reader, and a quilter. She had a
passion for all things Irish.
She is survived by her daughters Maureen, Halifax; Mary,
Linwood; Margaret, Stellarton; Bonnie, Dartmouth; granddaughter,
Christina (Julien), Ottawa; and daughter-in-law, Ruth,
Truro.
She was predeceased by her husband Bob; son, Blaise;
grandson, Nathan, son-in-law, Ron; and brothers, Emmitt and
Kenneth.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 5th from 2-4
and 7-9pm in St. Paul’s Centre, Havre Boucher. Funeral Mass will be
Thursday, September 6th at 10:30am in St. Paul’s Church with Reverend
Allan MacPhie presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery.
Reception will follow in the community centre.
We are grateful for the professional and compassionate care
of the VON, EHS and Dartmouth General staff during mom’s final
hours.
Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to St. Paul’s Parish, the IWK, or a charity of
choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry
Funeral Home, Antigonish. Online condolences:
www.clcurry.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Christina MacDonald 19302018..
Décès pour la Ville: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia
