Doris’ Obituary
LINACY – Doris Catherine Lewis, Linacy, passed away peacefully in her 100th year, Thursday, February 7, 2019 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Linacy on August 19, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Duncan Alfred and Ella (Dort) Fraser. Shortly after the former Turn-A-Bout opened in 1948, Doris joined the staff where she worked for many years. Following, Doris was a representative for Fuller Brush and Avon. She was a member of St. George’s Anglican Church, New Glasgow and an honorary member of the Linacy Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Doris was the oldest living member of her community. Until a brief illness, she enjoyed going to Tim’s for her tea everyday. Doris enjoyed knitting, crocheting, attending her grandson’s hockey games and was a skilled card player. She loved everything pink and in her earlier years, enjoyed traveling with her son in his 18-wheeler. Doris was the foundation of her family and “Nanny Lew” and “Mom” to many. She leaves a rich legacy of love, kindness and family. Doris’ greatest wish was “be kind to one another”.
Surviving are children, Grant (Barb) McDonald, Linacy; Joyce MacMaster, Port Hawkesbury; Sherry (Philip) Landry, Linacy; Sandra (Alex) Fraser, Sutherland’s River; grandchildren, Debbie, Donna (Rick), Mike (Kim), Bridget (Jay), Cathy (Turk), Stephen (Tanya), Grant (Alicia), Geoffrey, Justin, Amanda (D.A.), Robert (Melissa); great-grandchildren, Ryan (Jen), Tyler (Christie), Maggie (Jon), Nichole (Brad), Tara, Michael, Brandon (Robyn), Brianna, Cade, Cassie, Jade, Tia, John, Ryleigh, Grant, Graham, Olivia, Keira and Logan; great, great-grandchildren, Addison, Benjamin, Parker, Hailey and Cash; brother-in-law, Harold (Corrina) Lewis, Linacy; many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, David Joseph McDonald; second husband, Edward Lawrence “Lornie” Lewis; son-in-law, John MacMaster; great-grandchildren, Nicholas R., identical twins, Aaron and Nicholas A.; twins, John and Miranda, and Meghan; granddaughter-in-law, Audrey; grandson-in-law, Robert.
The family will receive visitors 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday, February 9th in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow from where funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, February 10th in the chapel with Rev. Falen McNulty officiating.
The family wish to thank Dr. Patricia Craig, Dr. Aulayne Jeans-Mingo, VON nurses, Brian Landry and the Aberdeen Hospital 4th floor nursing staff.
Family flowers only. Donations may be made in memory of Doris to the Pictou County Victorian Order of Nurses or The Lung Association of Nova Scotia.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Doris Catherine Lewis August 19 1919 February 7 2019..
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Décès pour la Ville: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia