Katherine "Cass" MacDonald
Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: March 14th, 2015
Bridgeville - Jessie Katherine “Cass” MacDonald, age 89, of Bridgeville, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Bridgeville, she was a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (MacKenzie) MacDonald. In her early years she worked at McCarron’s Tea Room before moving to Toronto where she took up hairdressing. She then worked for the Provincial Government in Ontario before moving back home. She was a member of Bridgeville United Church and enjoyed dancing. She is survived by sisters: Shirley Embree; Elizabeth “Betty” MacDonald, both of Bridgeville; sister-in-law, Edna MacDonald, New Glasgow; niece, Beth (John) MacLeod; nephews: Anthony MacDonald; Melvin Cummings; grandnieces and nephews: Stacey (Matt); Todd (Tracey); Tasha (John); Chanci (Adam) and Clint; several great-grandnieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters: Isabell Cummings, Jessie Alice MacDonald, Vera MacDonald, Anna MacDonald and one in infancy; brothers: Allister, Robert, Theodore and Billy; nephew, Norman Cummings and great-grandnephew, Alex Cummings. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 pm Tuesday in the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral service 2 pm Wednesday in Bridgeville United Church, with Rev. Bonnie Fraser officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Elgin Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit (Aberdeen Health Foundation) or the Pictou County VON. Condolences may be sent by visiting: www.rhporter.ca