Marguerite Lillian “Greta” MacDonald, age 85 of the
Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow and formerly of MacInnis Way, West
River, Antigonish County passed away Tuesday, September
13th at the Aberdeen Hospital in New
Glasgow.
Born in Sydney, NS she was the daughter of the late Colin and
Margaret (MacGillivray) MacNeil of South River Road.
Greta was educated at Mount St. Bernard in Antigonish and
attained her accounting and secretarial diplomas from St.
Joseph’s Convent in Mabou, Inverness County. Over
the years she worked as an accountant and secretary for MacDonald
Brothers on Main St. in Antigonish. She was a member of the
St. Joseph’s CWL in St. Joseph’s for over 50
years.
She was a wonderful wife and mother and a friend to all who
knew her. Greta had a cheerful spirit and was always recognized for
her spontaneous and exuberant laughter. At home she immersed herself
in her garden, which always overflowed with life and color.
She also looked after her husband Gerry who suffered from
Multiple Sclerosis who passed away on February
1st, 2005.
Greta is survived by her son Gerard, Antigonish; sister,
Lorraine (David) Colton Lowell Mass, USA; Brother, Roy (Nora) MacNeil,
Dartmouth; sisters-in-law, Anna MacDonald, North Grant, Glenda
MacNeil, South River Road and Carmel Richard, Toronto; brother-in-law,
Robert (Lucy) MacDonald, Truro.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband
Charles “Gerry” MacDonald; brother Alvin MacNeil; sister
Caroline Sturgis (Art), South Carolina USA; brothers-in-law Donald
Richard and Joe MacDonald; sisters-in-law Katherine MacFarlane and
Lucy MacDonald.
At Greta’s request, there will be no
visitation. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, September
22nd in Saint Ninian Cathedral, Antigonish with
Fr. Danny MacLennan presiding. Cremation to follow with
burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, St. Josephs at a later
date.
Memorial Donations in Greta’s Memory may be made to
the Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow or CACL Antigonish.
The family would like to the staff at the Glen Haven Manor in
New Glasgow for the fantastic professional help and love they gave
Greta while she was a resident there since Nov 2021. Also, a
thank you to Rev. Tom MacNeil, Doctor Gregor MacLean, and staff at the
Aberdeen Hospital for the quick care and attention given her while a
patient there.
Funeral Arrangements are under the care of C.L. Curry Funeral
Home, 135 College Street Antigonish. Online condolences
www.clcurry.com.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Marguerite Lillian Greta MacDonald 1936 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia