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Marie ‘Alvina’ MacDonald Obituary
In Loving Memory of Marie ‘Alvina’ MacDonald
1935 – 2024
Marie ‘Alvina’ (Duplessis) MacDonald passed away at Shannex-Bridgeview, Miramichi, NB, on November 4, 2024 at the age of 89.
Born in Eel River Bridge, New Brunswick on June 10, 1935, she was the daughter of Joseph J Duplessis and Emily (Mazerolle) Duplessis.
Alvina was the youngest of seventeen children and the last surviving member of her family. Alvina is survived by two sons: Vincent MacDonald (Paula) of New Maryland, NB and Daryl MacDonald (Tracy) of Fredericton, NB; grandchildren: Kristina, Melissa, David, Jeffrey, Shelby and Kayla. Great-grandchildren Xavier, Olivier, Gavin, Keisha, Grayson and Madelyn .
Alvina was predeceased by her husband Norman MacDonald, son Kevin MacDonald (Dorothy) and daughter Shelley Leblanc (Frank), Brothers: Andrew-Alison, Leo, Alexandre, Andre, Arthur, Antoine, Ferdinand, Philias, and Mathias, Sisters: Leona, Valina, Marie Ann, Philomene, Adela, Alphonsine, and Clementine.
Mom moved to Chatham at a very young age to look after children of working parents. This is when she met Dad, got married and settled in Glenwood, NB.
When her kids grew older she looked after young kids again for a while until she worked in Housekeeping at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital in Chatham. Later on she worked for Laundry Services and then Mount Saint Joseph Nursing Home in the Sewing Room.
Mom’s hobbies included bowling, crafts, knitting mitts and socks and making quilts for family members.
Keeping with Alvina’s request, there will be no visitation or funeral services. Private interment will be held at a later date.
The family would like to thank the staff at Shannex-Bridgeview Hall for the excellent care provided to our mom Alvina.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements are entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, telephone (506) 773-3492. Additionally, messages of condolence may be shared online at www.adamsfh.ca
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2024
Death notice for the town of: Miramichi, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
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