Obituary Overview
Catherine Margurite (Tillie) MacDonald
December 26, 1923 – May 26, 2018
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Catherine Margurite (Tillie) MacDonald at the age of 94 on May 26, 2018 at Seven Oaks General Hospital with her son Donald at her bedside. Catherine was predeceased by her beloved husband George MacDonald in 2007. She is survived by her loving son Donald as well as by many nieces and nephews and their families who she loved dearly. Catherine’s parents were Alexander and Margaret McDonald (nee MacLeod) who left Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland for Canada and she learned to speak Gaelic and English from them. She was born on December 26, 1923 in Ninette, Manitoba, the youngest child with seven brothers and two sisters who have all predeceased her. Sadly, her father was killed in an accident at work when she was only five years old but this only strengthened her bonds with family which she carried with her through the rest of her life. Catherine was given the nickname “Tillie” by her brothers at an early age and that is the name by which she was commonly known. Tillie was educated in Ninette and after graduation started to work for Wawanesa Mutual in Wawanesa and then moved to Winnipeg holding various jobs. On May 26, 1949, she married George MacDonald and they began their life together. In 1957, they moved to Long, Beach, California where their son Donald was born and in 1961 moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota where they remained until moving back to Winnipeg in 1967. She accompanied George and Donald to many sporting events and was an avid watcher of all sports, especially baseball, golf and hockey. Tillie was a very special person who was a wonderful wife and mother. She provided care for her husband George throughout his long battle with chronic lung disease. As a mother, she provided all of the love and support that a son could ever hope for. Her nieces and nephews and their families brought her such great joy and she remembered all of their birthdays and significant events in their lives. She was able to live at home until her recent hospital stay in large part due to the help provided by her nieces Sandra Badger and Margaret McDonald and by her nephews Bob McDonald and Tom McDonald. The love she gave to her extended family was returned in so many ways that they cannot be thanked enough. Mom always had a smile on her face and a kind word. She will be missed by many family and friends. Thank you to the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service and to Dr. Fatoye and all the staff of 5th floor, unit 3 at Seven Oaks General Hospital for all of the compassionate and outstanding care that Tillie received the last several weeks. Also, thank you to her longtime physician Dr. John Mayba who provided her with excellent care over the years. Flowers gratefully declined. If friends so desire, donations may be made to a charity of your choice in her honour. A celebration of Tillie’s life will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 1:00 pm at St. Charles Country Club, 100 Country Club Boulevard, Winnipeg with reception to follow. She will be laid to rest with George at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4000 Portage Avenue. The Reverend Kevin MacDonald will be officiating.
Mom words cannot express how thankful I am for all of your love and for the time we shared together. I will love you and remember you always.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Catherine Margurite Tillie MacDonald 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Winnipeg, Province: Manitoba