Diane Janet (Clarkson) MacDonald
Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: December 16th, 2010
On Dec. 16, 2010, heaven rejoiced as a bell rang out to announce that another angel received her wings. Diane Janet (Clarkson) MacDonald was called home by her maker and Lord surrounded by her loving family and friends after a brief, but heroic, battle with cancer.
Aside from family and community life, Diane worked for many years with the Royal Bank in Sydney Mines and North Sydney where she enjoyed her time with colleagues and customers.
Diane was predeceased by her loving parents, Daniel and Annie Clarkson, as well as many beloved family members (Clarkson and Bernon).
Diane is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Ian; children, Jennifer and Sean (Amy); brother, Tommy (Shirley) Clarkson; parents-in-law, Dougie and Connie MacDonald; immediate family, Stuart (Linda) MacDonald, Bill (Alice) MacDonald, Sandra MacDonald. Joined to mourn are many family and friends including, mentor and cousin, Blanche Gibbs; cousin and close friend, Janet Gordon; lifelong friends, Lois and Joe Mitchelitis and family; close friend, Cecil Clarke and family.
A special thank you for outstanding care, understanding and compassion is extended to Louise McKeough and Dr. Michel McKeough as well as to the professional and dedicated staff of the Cape Breton Cancer Centre and the district health authority. Heartfelt appreciation is extended to our St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church family and friends.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation at Diane's request. A memorial service celebrating Diane's life will be held Saturday, Dec. 18 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Sydney Mines, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Marion Barclay MacKay officiating.
Donations in Diane's memory may be made to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church or the Cape Breton Cancer Centre capital campaign.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca.
"But those who look to the Lord will win new strength, they will soar as on eagles' wings; they will run and not feel faint, march on and not grow weary." ~ Isaiah 40:31
