Shirley MacDonald
Born In: Sydney
Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: November 5th, 2013
It is with heartfelt sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Shirley Ann MacDonald on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013 at QEII, Halifax.
Born in Sydney, N.S., Shirley was the daughter of the late Alex T. and Mary Ann (MacLeod) MacDonald.
Shirley graduated from the Sydney City Hospital of Nursing as an R.N. She spent a great deal of time both working and volunteering at the Alderwood Rest Home in Baddeck. She was also involved with the Baddeck Hospice. Shirley loved entertaining, her bridge club and hosting her annual nurses' reunions.
Shirley is survived by her daughter, Meredith (Brian) Currie, Halifax and son, Dale (Angela) MacDonald, Fox Creek, Alta. She is also survived by her precious grandsons, Bronson and Reese Currie.
Besides her parents, Shirley was predeceased by her loving husband of 53 years, Wendell Blair MacDonald and a daughter, Wendy.
A memorial celebration for both Shirley and Wendell will be celebrated in Baddeck at a later date.
Donations in memory of Shirley may be made to a charity of choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com.
