Sharon Elizabeth Donald
1943-2021
The family of Sharon Donald is saddened to announce her
passing on September 12, 2021 at the Queen Elizabeth II , Halifax,
Infirmary after a recent illness. Sharon was born in October 1943 in
Gagetown, NB. Sharon was predeceased by her father Sterling (Chubby)
Allen and her mother A. Gertrude (Honey) Canney and her step-father
John P. Canney. Sharon was also predeceased by her husband Leigh
Bearisto Donald (2012) and by her beloved dog Magic (2015). Sharon is
survived by her daughter Gerelyn (Bev) Moore, Fredericton, NB, and her
brother Richard Allen(Jacqueline) of Brampton, Ontario. Also surviving
Sharon are her stepchildren, Dr. Greg (Cindy) Donald, NB. and Gaelyne
(David) Norris, NS.
Sharon is survived by her Aunt Barb (late Reid) Smith,
Fredericton, and Uncles Harold (Joan) Boulter, Vernon, BC., Ken
(Florence) Boulter, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta as well as many
cousins. She was predeceased by Aunts Verda, Viola, Esther, and Leela
on the Allen side of the family but is survived by several
cousins.
Sharon moved with Leigh to PEI in 1977 and this became
their new home. She loved the red soil island, the sun, salt water,
the wind off the water, boating and digging clams. In later years she
spent much time at the cottage planting flowers, feeding and watching
the hummingbirds and visiting beaches such as Coulson’s
Shore.
Over her life Sharon had various places of employment but
her last employment was at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown
where she made lasting friendships.
At Sharon’s request there will be no visitation
or funeral. A graveside service will be held at Floral Hills
Memorial Gardens , Pleasant Valley on Wednesday, September 22nd at
2:00 p.m.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation, Charlottetown.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hennessey Cutcliffe
Charlottetown Funeral Home, 33-35 Longworth Ave., P.O. Box 1141,
Charlottetown PE CIA 7M8, 902-894-4321. On-line condolences may be
made at www.islandowned.ca.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Sharon Elizabeth Donald 19432021..
Death notice for the town of: Charlottetown, Province: I-P-E