Dorothy MacDonald (nee Holmes)
Born In: Armed Forces Americas, United States
Passed in: Truro, Armed Forces Americas, Canada
Passed on: February 7th, 2009
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the death of our dear mother, Dorothy MacDonald, 84, of Truro, formerly of West Bay, Inverness Co., on February 7, 2009, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro.
Born in Boston, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Florence Holmes.
Memories of Dorothy will be cherished forever by her children, Allan (Catherine), Truro, Deborah (Don) Barrett, West Bay, David (Betty), Dartmouth, Lawrence (Stella), Sydney River, and Donna (Gary) Earles, Ottawa. She is also survived by her brother, Archie (Joan) Holmes, Halifax; close family member, Richard (Sharon) MacDonald, West Bay, and brother-in-law, John (Rosalie) MacDonald, Moncton, N.B. Dorothy was blessed with 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Dorothy’s family was her life. She was a giver of love. Besides to her immediate and extended family, her unselfish nature reached many foster children who were touched by her love and devotion while in her care. Her many friendships formed in Glace Bay, Sydney River, West Bay and Truro over the years were a prized possession and she will be sadly missed by all.
Dorothy was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Allan; foster son, Charles (Chuckie) Koziel and her brothers, Lawrence Holmes, England and Charles Holmes, Westmount.
There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held in West Bay United Church on Wednesday, Feb. 11, under the direction of Rev. Wayne Yorke. The service will commence at 11 a.m. followed by a reception in West Bay Hall, located adjacent to the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
