We are
saddened to announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great
grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Donna Marie Nixon born July 16,
1941 passed away peacefully at the DECH on May 19,
2021.
She was the daughter of Donald
and Dorothy (Goodine) Scott. Survived by her daughters (the twins)
Cindy Connors (Andy) and Wendy Michaud (Dwayne) and her 5 special
grandchildren: Justin Connors, Jared Connors (Rebekah), Jodi
Harrington (Mike), Sarah Michaud, Kimberley Michaud (Tyler
Barlow).
Also 6 great grandchildren:
Hannah and Isaac Connors, Olivia and Lincoln Connors and twins Tyler
and Emma Barlow.
Also survived by her sisters
and brothers: Phyllis Gay (Bun), Joan McConnell (Harry), Darrell Scott
(Helen), Bonita Campbell (Bob), Barb Robertson, (Ron) Gail McPhee,
Judy MacLean (Jim), and Dale Scott (Gail). As well as half-sister
Jennie Archibald and many nieces and
nephews.
Predeceased by her son Michael
Nixon, brother Ronald Scott, half-sister Beatrice Thomas, and
brothers-in-law Rodger Robertson, Dave McPhee and David
Thomas.
Donna was a prep cook at the
holiday Inn/Riverside Resort for many years until retirement, a
lifetime member of the ladies auxiliary legion branch #4 Fredericton.
She enjoyed her daytime tv and those many nights of bingo with family
and friends. She loved making jars of beets, pickles and fiddleheads
and was famous for her whoopie pies and peanut butter frosting. She
had a soup named after her on the menu at the Riverside Resort called
« Donna’s Soup ». She loved her vacations to Nova
Scotia, PEI. Newfoundland, Bangor, and Portland Maine but mostly
enjoyed her trips to Orlando Florida to Walt Disney World as well as
Clearwater Beach.
Thanks to the Nurses in the 4NW
and to all the Doctors involved in her
care.
A funeral service (following
all covid protocols and restrictions) will be held at
Bishop’s Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday May 27, 2021, at
11am with Pastor Joe Beesley officiating. (seating will be limited on
a first come basis). The funeral will be livestreamed from
Bishop’s website for those who are unable to attend. The
burial will take place in the Fredericton Rural
Cemetery.
Memorial donations in Donna’s memory may be
made to the NB Diabetes or NB Lung Association.
19412021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Donna Marie Nixon 19412021..
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick