Muriel MacDonald
Born In: Sydney
Born: April 21st, 1915
Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: March 20th, 2014
Muriel 'Pete' MacDonald, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, holding the hand of her much loved granddaughter, Lindsey.
Muriel was born in Sydney on April 21, 1915, the daughter of the late Samuel and Sarah (Townsend) Peters of Union Street.
She leaves behind her five children, Fred, Long River, P.E.I., Heather (Brian) Bellmore, Toronto, Ont.; Judy (Joe) Grant, Charlottetown, P.E.I., Charlotte (George) Lucas, White Rock, B.C., and Beverley (Gary) Muir, Groves Point, C.B.; also her grandchildren, the MacDonalds, Doug (Stacey), P.E.I. and Sarah Jane, Dartmouth; the Bellmores, Maureen (Tim), Patrick (Jessica), Erin (Jesse) and David, Toronto, the Grants, Susan, Alberta and Kate, Toronto, the Lucas girls, Robyn (Jason), Carolyn and Karen, B.C., and the Muirs, Sandy (Sara Beth) and Lindsey (Dalton), Sydney. She dearly loved each and every one of her growing list of great-grandchildren, Reese, Colby, Talayah; Meghan Muriel, Sophie, Julia; Clarke, Charlie, Thomas, Ryan, Jack; Lucca, Aiden, Griffin; and Jacob. All adored her and miss her terribly. Muriel is also survived by her sister-in-law, Val MacDonald (late Donald) of Lorne Street, Sydney, also a long list of nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Douglas 'Doug' MacDonald, her brothers, Dudley Peters, Sydney, and Fred (Mary Rose) Peters, Georgetown, Ont., also her sister, Henrietta 'Pete' (Lyle) Skinner of North Sydney.
As a child, she spent many summer vacations in her beloved Louisbourg with her grandparents, the Peters and Townsends, and with her Peters, Townsend, Martel, Dillon and Dixon cousins in Louisbourg and Main-a-Dieu.
Mom was involved in school sports, and later enjoyed playing golf, tennis and bridge. She was a past member of the Kinette Club of North Sydney. She and Dad raised their family on View Street in North Sydney where neighbours were like extended family and lifelong friendships developed. Summers were spent in Ingonish, from where we all have many happy memories.
In later years she lived in Williston House and most recently at The Cove Guest Home. Much appreciation goes out to the staff of the Cove, for their exemplary care. Very special thanks to Marion Worthington who remained her devoted companion and friend to the end.
Local family and friends held a celebration of Mom’s life on Sunday in Groves Point. All of her children and grandchildren will come to Cape Breton to attend a funeral and graveside service in August.
Arrangements are entrusted to W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney.
Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com.
