Kathryn 'Kay' MacDonald (Musgrave)
Lieu de naissance : Frenchvale, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Lieu de décès : Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 31 mars 2011
The family of Kay MacDonald, regret to announce her passing, March 31, 2011 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a brief illness and very courageous battle.
Kay was born in Frenchvale, raised in Leitches Creek and a longtime resident of Topshee Drive, Sydney.
After graduating from the Cape Breton Business College, Kay was employed in the collections department of Eastern Light/Nova Scotia Power for 41 years; a job she cherished very much.
Family and friends were always the central focus of Kay's life, a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, godmother and good friend. Kay became principle caregiver for her special brother Lloyd for 11 years after her mother's passing. Kay had strong family ties and a truly amazing circle of exceptional and loyal friends.
Kay was a devote catholic and a proud member of St. Anthony Daniel Parish. Kay gave willingly of her time serving many years as a church lector, collection counter, St. Vincent De Paul Society and CWL member. Kay made many pilgrimages to the shrines in Saint-Anne de Beaupre, Quebec and Mother of Sorrows, Mabou. Kay rarely missed a wake or a funeral or sending a mass card to the sick or for a special occasion.
Kay supported a variety of organizations and causes including: Larche, Cape Breton; the CB Regional Hospital Foundation; Foster Parents Plan; TV Mass, Hip Hip Hooray walk; Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation and Christmas Daddies.
Kay was an avid Scottish music lover, belonged to the Gaelic Society, participated in both Gaelic and step dancing lessons. Kay enjoyed Sunday drives in the country in her new car, visiting friends, eating out and walking. She fell in love with a special little dog Rebel, that she frequently inquired about.
Survived by her son Ronan, High Level, Alberta; sister, Emily (Thom) Irvine, Sydney Mines; brother-in-law Peter MacDonald, Sydney; many nieces and nephews and godchildren.
Preceded by her husband of 41 years (1995), Malcolm F; parents Fred W. and Mary Jane ‘Jenny’ (Nolan) Musgrave; brothers: infant (Cyril), Fred, Lloyd, and Cyril.
Visitation will be held at the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney, Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass to honour Kay's life will be celebrated on Monday, April 4 at 11 a.m. from St. Anthony Daniel Church, Fr. Conrad Edwards officiating. Interment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney at a later date. A reception will take place in the church hall after the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Kay's memory may be made to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation.
Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com.
