Donna MacLeod
Date de décès : 7 juillet 2018
It is with heavy hearts that we, the family of Donna Marie MacLeod, announce her passing on Saturday, July 7, 2018 in the Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by her husband and loving family. Born April 10, 1950, Donna was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lucella Mackie.
She is survived by her husband and best friend, George; her two sons, Mackie (Alana), Sydney River and Scott, Ottawa, and by her three grandsons, Charlie, Liam and Marty, her pride and joy. She is also survived by her sister, Marjorie Taylor (Tom Kelloway); sister-in-law, Sonya (late Colin MacKenzie); brother-in-law, Wayne (Judy); six nephews, and one niece.
Donna was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Lucella Mackie, and by her parents-in-law, George and Peggy MacLeod.
After attending Reserve District High, Donna was employed by Jacobson’s Ladies Wear and later, at Oak Hall. Prior to her retirement in 2012, Donna was employed for several years at Caper Corner and the Bookstore at Cape Breton University and she was a past member of the Sydney Curling Club. Donna enjoyed a Friday night out with friends on weekends and family time with loved ones. She loved being outdoors. Warm, sunny days would find her tending to her many flower gardens or working on a yard project. Donna liked to read and knit, but mostly, she loved to spend time with her three grandsons.
Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, July 10 from 2-4 and 7-9. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 11, 3 p.m., at the United Heritage Church, 500 Charlotte St., with Reverend Rosemary Godin officiating. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in South Bar at a later date.
The family would like to thank Dr. Archibald, the entire staff of the Palliative Care Unit, the VON, and the Cancer Centre.
Donations in memory of Donna may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at the CBRH.
“There are special people in our lives who will never leave us... even after they are gone.” -Unknown Author
Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
