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Obituary of Mary Donaldson
Donaldson: Katrine “Mary” Henrietta (née Gallimore) –
A resident of Wallaceburg, formerly of Chatham Katrine Donaldson passed away peacefully on March 23rd, 2024 at the age of 87.
Born in Jamaica , Mary was the daughter of William and Aileen (née Galloway) Gallimore.
Beloved wife of 26 years to Burchell Donaldson.
Forever loved by Son, Robert (Kim Shaw) Piggott of Chatham; Three Daughters, Jennifer (Martel) Grant of London, ON, Margaret (Dennis) Smith of Mississauga, ON, Connie (Kevry) Piggott-Wilson of Chatham, ON; Step-Daughter, Cheryl Donaldson of Toronto, ON; Step-Son, Kevin Donaldson of Toronto, ON.
Beloved Grandmother to nine Grandchildren and 10 Great-Grandchildren.
Survived by her Brother, William “Monte” (Patricia) Gallimore of Brampton, ON , predeceased by her Brother, Winston Gallimore and her Sister, Annie Fairweather of Jamaica.
Family was always the most important moments for Mary, family events and holidays; spending time in the family kitchen baking and cooking for all of her family. “Jamaican Fruit Cake” being her signature dish loved by all. Basketball season was a family event with her mother watching the “Raptors” on television. Mary loved to sing and dance and a good party. Anytime, any place, you could always catch her singing her favorite church hymns and was a proud member of the Christ Church Anglican Choir.
Everybody that Mary, Loved Mary and will be missed by all that knew her.
A visitation will take place on Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 at McKinlay Funeral Homes in Chatham from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a Funeral Service to commemorate Mary’s life at 11:00 am Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 at Christ Church Anglican in Chatham.
Donations made in memory of Mary to the Christ Church Anglican would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street, Chatham
519-351-2040
1936 2024
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