Darlene MacDonald
We, the family of the late Darlene MacDonald who passed away Oct. 8th, 2011, would like to thank the following for their kindness, professionalism, compassion and care in helping our mother/wife during her recent battle with cancer leading to her passing: Staff of the Cancer Centre at the QE2 hospital, Staff of 5A at the VG site of the QE2, Staff of 4B at the CBR hospital, Staff of Pallative Care at the CBR hospital, Staff of VON Home Care, Sydney, Staff of Occupational Therapy at both the VG and CBR hospitals, Staff of Ambulatory Care at the CBR hospital, Members of CUPE Local 2431 (you guys will always be special to her), To the many CBR hospital co-workers and administrators, Darlene’s Aunts (she loved and appreciated you all), readers Valerie Penny (sister), Marsha Walker (sister) and cousin Kim Campbell,
our immediate family members (you all showed your love for Dar), the Church Greeters Sharon Critch and Bev Burton, our Ministers Dan and Glenda Roode and Felipe and Phyllis Vega, special Friends Glen and Jocelyn Power (for that special gift that allowed her some dignity and time together for us both), musicians John and Patti Fukula and Aron Lewis, Bill Lowrie and staff of the Whitney Pier Comm. Funeral Home, pallbearers – brother-in-laws Donald Penny, Gordon Walker and Colby MacDonald, brothers David Pyke and Blenos Pyke and son Ryan, the many friends and family who gave donations and showed love and support
Special donations in Darlene’s memory have been made to 5A at the VG hospital, Ambulatory Care at the CBR hospital and Christmas Daddies.
“When we accept forgiveness from God we lose our desire to withhold it from others. When we live in peace with God we are eager to make peace with others. Jesus took our place to give us his peace.” – Darlene you showed so much class and dedication to God , even in your times of suffering. We are so blessed and honored that you, our mother and wife, through your example,
have paved the way for us, your family, to continue our spiritual journeys here on earth. We look forward to meeting you again in heaven when He finally calls us home with you. Always loved and never forgotten ….John, Ryan, Diane, Madison, Sarah and families.
