Donna Margaret MacPherson
Date de décès : 27 octobre 2018
Donna Margaret MacPherson, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 in her family home surrounded by her loved ones. Donna was born October 15, 1936 the adored only child of the late George and Annie Mae MacKillop.
Donna was a Registered Nurse and lived her entire life in Howie Centre where she continued to operate the family business, Lakeview Cabins. Donna was a rare combination of someone who had a love of life and a firm understanding of what was most important to her; caring for and connecting with family, as well as nurturing and maintaining friendships. Maintaining connections with loyal friends and family traditions were very important to her.
In her younger days you would find Donna whizzing around any skating rink, cutting a rug on the dance floor, and cooking fabulous dinners for anyone who sat at her table. In recent years she scheduled her days around travel, card games, shopping and dining out with her best friend and confidant, Pat Jessome.
Donna was predeceased by her husband, Harvey and will be sadly missed by her children, George (Delores), Halifax and their children Kaylee and Kyle; Alison, Stellarton, and Kenzie (Jo-Anne), California and their children Owen and Katie. She will not be forgotten by her brother and sisters in-law, Isabel MacPherson (Halifax) and Owen and Hilda MacPherson (Belleville, Ontario) and their children, Sheumais, Sandra, Andrew, Bonnie, Robert and Jamie.
Donna’s wish was to remain at home during her illness to enjoy the peaceful view of the lake. We are appreciative of the expertise and guidance from the dedicated team of Palliative Care and VON staff that brought her wish to fruition. Words cannot express our sincere gratitude for their support.
The Family will welcome visitors at the Sydney Memorial Chapel Tuesday, October 30 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service for Donna will take place Wednesday October 31 at 11 a.m. in the United Protestant Church of Sydney River with Rev. Dana Feltmate officiating. Interment will take place at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Memorials in Donna’s name can be made to the VON Cape Breton, 200 Churchill Dr., Membertou, NS, the An Cala Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, or any charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel.
Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca.
