1922-2017
Jean MacDonald
1922-2017
Norma Jean (Macdonald) MacDonald, formerly of New Glasgow,
NS, passed away on November 8th, 2017 at Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital
in Fredericton.
Jean was born in New Annan, Nova Scotia on December 12, 1922 to the
late Reverend A.T. and Mary (MacKay) Macdonald.
Following graduation from Stellarton High School, Jean attended Mount
Alison University where in 1944 she was awarded a B.Sc. in Home
Economics. While at Mt A, Jean met the love of her life and best
friend Henry Edgar (Duff) MacDonald. They were married following the
war in 1946.
Settling in New Glasgow, Jean worked as a dietitian at the Aberdeen
Hospital. After several years as a stay-at-home mom, Jean resumed her
career as a Home Economics teacher at New Glasgow Junior High
School.
Jean was a member of Trinity United Church where she was active in
U.C.W, Sunday school and Boy Scouts. Jean was also involved in
I.O.D.E., University Women’s Club, Gyrette Club, Aberdeen
Hospital Auxiliary and Home and School Association.
Always busy with her hands, Jean enjoyed many crafts, including
knitting, quilting and sewing. All of her family and friends benefited
as there were always socks, mitts, afghans, quilts among many other
“Made by Jean” items to keep us warm and comfortable. Mom
was also a phenomenal cook….great meals and always
dessert….all done with ease in what seemed to us to be a
tiny kitchen.
During her younger years, Jean was an ardent bowler, card player and
skater. To watch Jean and Duff at Gyro skates glide the rink arm in
arm was a special sight and they could also cut up a dance floor in
style. They enjoyed travel and spent many winters in Florida with
friends and family.
Mom was a very caring lady who loved good conversation and a good
laugh. She was a straight shooter who enjoyed people who were
“more cake than icing”
Jean’s greatest joy were her children: Ellen (Eric) Gozna,
St. Andrews, NB; Bruce, Kentville, NS; and Ross (Shelly White), Port
Elgin, Ontario. Her seven grandchildren were an enormous source of
pride for Jean: Alison (Gozna) Brazeau (Dan), Cate (Gozna) Willett
(Jordan), Ethan, Alana, Blake MacDonald and Jessica (MacDonald) Ardiel
(Liam) and Rachel MacDonald. Jean also had three great-grandsons who
were the apples of her eye: Joe and William Brazeau and Elias
Willett.
Jean is also survived by sister-in-law Beth Macdonald, Toronto and
brother-in-law Keith (Pat) MacDonald, Wolfville.
She was predeceased by Duff her husband of 63 years; brothers: Ian and
Allister Macdonald; brothers and sisters-in-law: Horace (Chris)
MacDonald, Douglas (Connie) MacDonald, Shirley and (Todd)
Hickey.
Following her wishes Jean has been cremated. A memorial service for
Jean will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to a charity
of choice.

Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jean MacDonald – 1922-2017.source

Death notice for the town of: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia

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