Mary Christena ‘Tena’ MacDonald
1941-2021
MacDONALD (Ryan), Mary Christena
« Tena » – Age 79 of
Creignish, Inverness Co. It is with deep sadness that the family of
Tena MacDonald announce her passing on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in
Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston, after a long, brave fight with
cancer. Born February 18th, 1941 in Antigonish, she was the
daughter of the late Allan and Mary (Maime)
Ryan.
Tena was a proud mother, grandmother and great grandmother;
and friend to many. She loved sitting down with someone for
a « good cup of tea », spending time with her family, country
music, Bingo, playing cards, yardsaling and shopping.
She is survived by her sister, Winnie Yates, Willow Bunch,
SK; sisters-in-law: Mavis MacLennan, Regina, SK; Isabel Ryan,
Tantallon, SK; Gloria Ryan, Regina, SK; son, Allan « Sandy »
MacDonald, Fort McMurray, AB; daughter, Gemma (Jim) Campbell,
Creignish, NS; daughter, Madonna (Rick Rivard) MacDonald, Clyde, AB;
son, Ryan (Dawn) MacDonald, Sharon, ON; daughter, Altena (Stephen)
MacDonald, Oakville, ON; grandchildren, Crystal, Devon, Brandon, Ryan,
Liam, Cameron, Drew, Alexa, Holly, Al and Ray; great grandchildren,
Sulley, Anthony, Uriah, Emma; lifelong friend Catherine MacDonald; her
furry companion Mia; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Alexander « Alex Dan
C » MacDonald; brother, Sandy Ryan; sister, Jessie
d’Entremont; brother, Johnny Ryan; sister, Lorraine Kennedy;
brother, Willard Ryan; and brother, Eugene
Ryan.
Thank you to all the doctors, nurses and continuing care
workers who took care of Mom. She was deeply loved and will
be greatly missed by her family, extended family, and
friends.
Due to COVID 19 restrictions there will be no visitation, a
celebration of her life will take place at a later time. Memorial
donations may be made to a charity of one’s
choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of
Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may
be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
A link to a memorial video for Tena is below.
plus.smilebox.com/play?g=09085c25-4f6b-40d9-a67b-e1fc30da1c4e&phone=+16472712270&sbid=3467
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Mary Christena ‘Tena’ MacDonald 19412021..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Décès pour la Ville: Port-Hawkesbury, Province: Nova Scotia