Mary MacDonald
Died: February 10, 2019 | Place: London, Ontario
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MacDONALD, Mary (nee MacMullin)….
Mary passed away peacefully in London, Ontario on Sunday, February 10, 2019 in her 100th year. She was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, the daughter of Agnes (nee MacDougall) and Joseph MacMullin.
Mary is survived by her four children; sons Roland (MaryAnne), Sandy, Cam (late wife Leslie), and her daughter Kyle and her husband John Franklin. She is also survived by many loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Mary was predeceased by her husband Sam MacDonald (1978), and all of her siblings from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia; her sister Margaret, and her brothers Hughie, Benny, Jocus, Lawrence and Anslem.
Mary enjoyed wonderful friendships with so many people across North America. She wintered in Florida for over 30 years, and summered in Grand Bend, Ontario. Many of her friends – both Canadian and American – often came to visit in Ontario. She was a gracious hostess, a devoted friend and a loving mother with a passion for music and life, and she enjoyed a serious interest in politics – both in Canada and the US.
She spent her working life at BMO Bank of Montreal, and many of her closest friends were colleagues from her early days in Toronto. She enjoyed an extensive network of friends given her husband Sam’s military service as an RCR Captain.
She will be sadly missed by her friends and family. Special thanks to her family doctor, Dr. Ashtarani and his colleagues in Exeter and Stratford, and the amazing team of Caregivers from Home Instead Senior Care in London for their years of love, attention and care.
A Visitation and “Celebration of Life” will be organized in June, closer to Mary’s 100th Birthday. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Women’s Community House in London. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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Sending my condolences to your family. May all your memories of her help you through this difficult time. I am the granddaughter of Stephen MacDougall who would have been your mothers uncle. My sisters and I grew up on Argyle St in Sydney with Benny’s 3 boys and his step-children.
Dear Kyle we are saddened to hear of Mary’s passing. She was lovely vibrant women who was very likable, she made everyone feel so happy to have been in her presence.. You made it possible for her to have a wonderful life full of great adventures. I know you will miss her terribly. Remember the laughter and joy and never the tears. Take care and God Bless. Sandy and Larry Mulligan.
Dear Kyle,
I am sending my condolences due to the passing of your wonderful mother. Mary had a great life and especially enjoyed her times with her children, grandchildren as well as her friends. Mary possessed the ability to make everyone she met feel comfortable and cared for. In my eyes and heart she was the best mother-in-law I could ever ask for. I am sure all the MacDonald family and friends will feel her absence in the years to come. Thinking of you in this time and please take care of yourself.
Love,
Mary Anne
I had many joyous, laughing and fun years with Mary in Florida, she was nothing short of a good friend. She made sure to stay in contact with us all. From Halifax, NS