Obituary of Mabel MacDonald

MacDonald, Fern " Mabel", 84 of the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, Antigonish formerly of Kenzieville and Marshy Hope passed away November 16, 2018 in the home. Born in Bon Accord, New Brunswick she was a daughter of the late Daniel Thomas and and Bertha(Foster)Hamilton. She was a resident of Kenzieville since 1986 and Marshy Hope prior to that, before moving to the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home in Antigonish. She was a member of the Barney’s River Presbyterian Church and the ladies Aid. She enjoyed card parties, church suppers, baking and spending time with her family. She is survived by her sons: John(Charlene), Antigonish; Joe(Laura) and Peter(Stacey) both of Kenzieville; grandchildren: Alexander, Bailey, Ryan, Mary and Jesse(James), sisters: Nina King, NB; Rebecca Prosser, NB; a brother: Earlin Hamilton, NB; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Alexander Hugh MacDonald, a son Paul Daniel, daughter-in-law Karen, granddaughter Shelby, brother-in-law Harold MacDonald, sister-in-law Mildred Bannerman, brothers: Evard Hamilton, a brother in infancy, sisters: Ruby Jinson, Edna Lint, Dolly DeMarchant, Jeanette Etherington, Phyllis Clark and Isabelle Jinson. Her remains will rest at the H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow for visiting from 2-4 and 7-9pm Monday. Funeral services will be held 11am Tuesday from the Barney’s River Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson presiding. Burial will take place in the Kenzieville Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Mabel may be made to the Kenzieville Cemetery General Fund. The family would like to extend a thank you to all the Nurses, Doctors, VON and Home Care that took care of Mom the past 9 years, and most recently the staff at the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home in Antigonish. Special thanks to Delbert and Heather Warner who kept watch of her home over the years. angusfuneralhomes.com