MacDONALD, JEAN I. - Jean I. MacDonald, 79, of Moncton, with her loving family at her side, passed away peacefully at The Moncton Hospital on Monday morning, January 9, 2012. Born in Hillsborough, she was the daughter of the late James and Vera (Beaumont) Wells. Jean was a former employee of the T. Eaton Co. Ltd. and was retired from Crawford Housewares (20 years service). She was a member of The Moncton Wesleyan Church and attended Shediac Bay Community Church during the summer months. Jean was a member of TOPS Chapter #3157 for over 29 years, enjoyed camping, ceramics, baking and cooking for her family and friends. Jean will be sadly missed by her husband of over 38 years, Clinton H. MacDonald; her children, Kathy Niles of Riverview, Linda Steeves of Moncton, Stephen Parker (Debbie) of Miramichi, Clayton Parker (Krista) of Vancouver Island, BC; daughter-in-law Debbie Parker of Lakeburn; nineteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one great great grandson; stepchildren, Peggy Fraser (David) of Turtle Creek, Darlene Gould (Greg) of Sackville, Michael MacDonald (Lynn) of Edmonton, AB, Linda Campbell (Robert) of Turtle Creek; sister, Doris Hawkes of Hillsborough, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by an infant daughter, Brenda Ruth and one son, Jimmy.
Visitation at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) on Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 and 9:00 pm. Funeral Service at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home Chapel, Wednesday January 11, 2012, 1:30 pm, Pastor David Way officiating. Reception in the Funeral Home Reception Centre following the service. Interment, Fair Haven Memorial Gardens. If so desired, donations in Jean’s memory may be made to Friends of The Moncton Hospital (Palliative Care) or a memorial of the donor’s choice. Online condolences at www.fergusonknowlesfh.com