Donalda Burke-White
PARRSBORO - Donalda A. Burke-White, 61, of Parrsboro passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Northwood Manor, Halifax.
Born in Parrsboro, she was a daughter of the late Bernard and Eleanor (Hemphill) Burke.
She was a graduate of the Nova Scotia Teacher’s College. Upon graduation, she taught home economics in Montreal for 5 years. Upon her return to Nova Scotia, she worked at a youth training facility in Halifax for many years.
She was a member of the Parrsboro Citizen’s Band, was a dedicated volunteer with the Ship’s Company Theatre, and was an avid gardener.
She is survived by her daughter, Angie White, Halifax; her son, Aron White (Christene MacAloney), Halifax; sisters, Brenda Wheaton (Billy), Doreen Wheaton (Lester), Patricia, all of Parrsboro; brother, Paul (Debbie), Mississauga, Ont.; a granddaughter, Ava White.
Funeral service was held on Monday, August 15, 2011 at St. Brigid’s Catholic Church, Parrsboro, Father David MacDonald officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Parrsboro Citizen’s Band “Save the Hall” Campaign or to the Leisure and Recreation Programs of Northwood Manor.
Arrangements entrusted to Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro.
Online condolences at www.smithsfuneralhome.com