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Joyce MacDonald
MacDonald, Joyce Elizabeth – Age 96 of Truro, passed away January 16, 2025, in Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro. Born in Grand Bruit, Newfoundland in 1929, she was the youngest of six children and the only daughter of the late Martha (Billard) and Charles MacDonald.
Joyce grew up in Grand Bruit and upon completion of grade eleven in the one room schoolhouse, she made her way to Halifax, Nova Scotia at the age of sixteen. Joyce stayed with her brother, Sid, and worked at Eaton’s department store. She later met Russell MacDonald and in 1947, they married and enjoyed 61 years of marriage.
She is survived by sons, Rick (Karen), Allan (Linda), Randy (Sonya) and daughter, Krista; nine grandchildren, Mark, Tara, Colin, Siobhan, Gina, Kelsey, Calum, Salena, Lydia and five great-granddaughters, Juliette, Claire, Alana, Clara and Novalee.
Joyce worked at the Nova Scotia School for Girls in the 1980’s and in her younger years at Sears during the holiday season. Joyce was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Women’s auxiliary.
Joyce’s greatest joy was spending time with family and taking care of her grandchildren. She had an abundance of patience and a flair for crafts including quilting, crewel embroidery and sewing projects but she was most known for her knitting skills. Joyce also enjoyed her many adventures with her best friend, Phoebe Smith.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
The family wish to extend their appreciation to the caring staff of Cedarstone.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on February 7th at 2:00 pm in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro, NS with the Salvation Army officiating. Reception to follow. Webcasting will begin at 1:58pm (AST).
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