Evelyn MacDonald
It is with great grief and sorrow that we announce the passing of Evelyn MacDonald of West Kelowna, British Columbia, at age 83, after a courageous battle with cancer. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the Central Okanagan Hospice House in the early hours of April 24, 2017.
She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Evelyn Bates and was also predeceased by her brother, Brian Bates, all of New Waterford NS.
She is survived by Ron, her loving husband of 62 years; her children, Kevin, Kathy (Darcy), Paula (Jerry) and Dana (Joe); grandchildren, Maria, Christa, Stephanie, Kimberly and Taylor and five great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Wilma MacSween of New Waterford, NS and her brother, Lawrence (Dina) Bates of West Kelowna, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Words cannot express how grateful we are to Dr. Morris and the Central Okanagan Hospice House for their kindness and gentle caring of our beloved mother.
A celebration of life will be held at Springfield Funeral Home in Kelowna, BC on April 28, 2017 at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Central Okanagan Hospice House.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.