Mildred (Millie) Dolores MacDonald
Passed on: January 23rd, 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Mildred Delores MacDonald on January 23, 2017 at the age of 77. Millie was a residence of Taigh Na Mara, Glace Bay. Born in Gardiner Mines she was the youngest daughter of Patrick and Catherine (Boutilier) Gouthro.
Millie was an avid reader, enjoyed playing cards and loved Cape Breton Music, in earlier years she was a member of St. James Church, Gardiner Mines. She is survived by son, Ken (Peggy), Calgary and daughter, Allison (Corey) Smith, Halifax; the light of her life her grandchildren, Miranda Silk (Sheldon), Calgary, Tyler and Rachael Smith, Halifax; great grandchild, Nyla, as well as many nieces and nephews. Millie was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Millie was predeceased by her husband, Harold in 2008; sisters, Anna (Leo) Mackie, Theresa (Ignasius) MacAdam, Kay (Norman) Mackie and Mary (Jimmy) MacLeod; brothers, Ronnie (Mamie), Aloysius (Janette) and Freddie (Anna). Cremation has taken place and a memorial service to celebrate Millie’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 902-862-7500.