Winnifred "Winnie" MacDonald

Glace Bay

Winnifred MacDonald, age 84 passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Glace Bay Hospital.

Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Murphy) MacDonald.

Winnie was employed at St. Anne’s Convent, Glace Bay for many years.

She is survived by her nephew, Bruce MacDonald, who was like a son to her, two sisters, Mary McDonald, Rita Driscoll, both in Glace Bay, special niece, Yvonne McInnis and Yvonne’s daughter, Theresa "Terri".

Winnie was predeceased by two sisters, Catherine Penney, Esther Burte, five brothers, John, Malcolm, Angus, Michael and Joseph.

No visitation. Cremation has taken place. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. Interment to follow in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Glace Bay.

If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. On line condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca