Obituary of Linda Isabel Prendergast, Donkin

PRENDERGAST, Linda Isabel (nee MacDougall) It is with saddened hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Linda, age 76 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Monday, June 29th, 2020 with her loving husband, John at her side. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Duncan & Ebbie (Antonello) MacDougall. Linda graduated from Teachers Normal College in Truro. She later obtained her B. Ed from Simon Fraser University, British Columbia. Linda was an elementary school teacher at Donkin School, an avid reader and a member of The Homeville Women’s Institute. Linda leaves behind her loving husband, John James Prendergast, her son Joshua Davis (Ricki), her daughter, Lara Janze (Jon Paul) and Stepson, Leon Prendergast. Also surviving is Linda’s sister, Helen (Steven) Lewis and niece, Caitlin, brother, Bob (Beverly) MacDougall, her cousin and dear friend, Ada MacPherson, grandchildren, Luke Janze, Tianna Smith, Zoe and Jett Davis, grand-nieces, Veida, Sadie, grand-nephew, Jack, as well as many nieces and nephews that she cared so much about. There will be no visitation due to Covid restrictions.Cremation has taken place under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Chapel, Cremation & Reception Center, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. A celebration of Linda’s life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local SPCA. A special thanks to the EHS paramedics and the trauma unit (Annalee and Alison) at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their compassion and kindness. Linda was a kind and gentle soul who was loved by everyone; she will forever be cherished and missed by her family and friends. On line condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca Linda’s favorite Men of the Deeps song ~ Immigrant Eyes How I gaze with pride at my children, And I marvel how quickly they've grown, Born and raised in America, It's the only home they've ever known. They never knew their great-granddad, Or that he was determined and wide, But I hope that I've passed on his spirit; And the look in his emigrant eyes.