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Nancy McDonald

Nancy McDonald

McDONALD, Nancy Olivia Ann (nee Porter)
Nancy passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday June 21, 2010 at the age of 56 years after a brave four year battle with ovarian cancer. Beloved wife of Allan. Loving mother of Katherine (Antoine Desmarais) and James. Predeceased by her parents Donald and Christine (Greencorn) Porter of River Hebert, NS, and her brother Donnie. Survived by her sister Donna Porter (Robert Fortin) of Ottawa and brother Dale Porter (Brenda) of River Hebert, NS. Nancy graduated from the Victoria General School of Nursing in 1981, met and married Allan in August 1982. As the spouse of a military officer their life together took them to England, and multiple times in Halifax and Ottawa. She will be remembered for her determination and energy, her love of family, her passion for travelling the world, her numerous pets and her amazing sense of humour which she never lost. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2370 St. Joseph Blvd (Orleans, Ontario) Thursday June 24 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday June 25 in the Kelly Funeral Home Chapel at 1 p.m. Interment will take place at the Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, at later date. According to her stated wishes, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, Ovarian Cancer Canada, or the Ottawa Humane Society would be appreciated. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

 

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