MUNROE, Donald Raymond
Sydney/Fourchu
After a courageous battle with cancer, Donnie passed away on Friday October 29, 2021 at the Glace Bay General Hospital, with the love of his life Marilyn by his side.
Born February 16, 1953, Donnie was the son of the late John Archie and Elsie (Ludlow) Munroe and was raised in Fourchu.
He worked as a laborer and was also employed at Michelin, he later returned to Cape Breton and worked with Andrew MacDonald Landscaping.
Donnie was fun loving and was happiest when people were around. Everyone was important to Donnie, he had many special friends.
He is survived by his best friend and soul mate Marilyn(Ryan), son Jeff (Mandy), daughter Amber, 3 granddaughters “Poppy’s girls, his pride and joy”, Avery MacDonald , Lila and Josie Munroe, siblings Colleen (DonNeil) MacCormick, Scott (Leanne), sister-in-law Wendy Steward, and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased his brother Ian and sister Sarah Anne in infancy.
Also left to mourn is the Ryan family. Donnie will be greatly missed by his little buddies Karson Campbell and great nephew Max Manning. He shared a special bond with niece Ashley Manning, sister-in-law Mary Manning and friend Patricia Campbell.
Special thanks extended to EHS, Dr. Miller, Dr. Kelly Wiggins, Staff of CBRH-3B, and 4 North Glace Bay Hospital for all their care and compassion for Donnie.
A Celebration of Life will take place Tuesday November 2,2021 from 11 – 1 PM in St. Theresa’s Hall, 285 St. Peter’s Road, B1P 4R2, Sydney. Proof of double vaccination and covid protocols will be in place. A graveside service will take place Tuesday at approximately 2 PM in Zion United Church Cemetery, Gabarus Lake.
Memorials may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation or the Cape Breton SPCA.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Donald Donnie Munroe 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia