MACDONALD, Mary
Catherine
Gabarus
Lake/Sydney
It is with heavy hearts that we, the family of Mary Catherine
MacDonald, announce her passing on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at the Cove
Guest Home, Sydney, where she resided for the past four
years.
Born in Gabarus Lake on December 25, 1921, Mary was the
daughter of the late George and Effie (MacDonald) MacLean. She was the
eldest of three children and the last surviving member of her
immediate family.
Mary lived most of her life in Gabarus Lake, except for a few
years at Mira Manor, before moving to the Cove. For many years, she
was very active in her church, Zion Wesley United, where she served as
a member of the church choir and the UCW. Mary enjoyed knitting,
quilting, baking birthday cakes for her grandchildren, traveling and
visiting family and friends. Music was a big part of Mary’s
life. She loved listening to fiddle music, as well as Gaelic singing
and in her younger years, loved to dance. She was a fluent Gaelic
speaker and always welcomed the opportunity to speak the language.
Mary will always be remembered for her kindness and keen sense of
humour. No family member, friend or even a repair man left her house
without a cup of tea and tea biscuits, cookies or pie, possibly all
three. She loved people and enjoyed joking with them and having a good
laugh. Mary had a strong love for her family and especially enjoyed
spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters, Phyllis MacLeod, Sydney
Forks, Faye (Alex) MacIntyre, St. Margaret’s Bay and Donette
(Nelson) MacCormack, Blackett’s Lake; grandchildren, Doreen
(Ross), Brent, Donna, Kent, Lisa, John (Tymarah), Janine (Billy),
Laura (Simon), Amy (Greg) and Ryan; ten great-grandchildren, four
great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. As well, she
leaves a very special friend and roommate, Josephine
MacDonald.
Mary was predeceased by her husband, Donald M. MacDonald;
brothers and wives, Alex (Annie) and John Neil (Christine);
brothers-in-law and wives, Warren (Fema), Angus (Marion) and Roddie;
sister-in-law, Mary Ann (in infancy) and nephew, Warren P.
MacDonald.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr.
Critchley and the wonderful staff on the Orchard Unit at the Cove
Guest Home.
Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on
Friday, March 9 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be
held at Zion Wesley United Church, Gabarus Lake on Saturday, March 10
at 2:30 p.m., with Rev. Thomas Whent officiating. Interment in Zion
Wesley Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Zion Wesley United Church or a
charity of your choice.
Words of comfort can be sent to
the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail
sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Mary Catherine MacDonald 19212018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia
