Florence MacDonald
Born In: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: August 10th, 2011
Florence Katherine MacDonald, a resident of Seaview Manor, Glace Bay, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011.
Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Neil and Mary Ann (MacLean) MacDonald.
Florence was a member of Union Presbyterian Church, where she was a member of the choir. She was an avid card player, enjoyed bingo and loved horse racing.
Surviving are her son, Neil Alexander MacCandless (Brenda Newell), Sydney; sisters, Eileen (Charlie) Arbuckle, Mahone Bay and Mary (the late Eugene) Perry, Boston; grandchildren, Rene and Liam MacCandless, Glace Bay; and Hannah and Olivia, who held a special place in her heart.
Florence was predeceased by her son, Billy; sister, Caddy (the late Charles) Heing and brothers, Lauchie and Alex.
There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at Union Presbyterian Church on Monday 2 p.m., with Pastor Kevin Richardson officiating. Interment in Loch End Cemetery.
We, the family, would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Seaview Manor and the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their care and compassion. Special thanks to Ronita Burrows, Recreation Director at Seaview Manor, for the extra special attention shown to Florence
Memorials may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca.
