MACDONALD, Helen Mildred Christine

Helen Mildred Christine Macdonald, R.N., our mother and grandmother, passed away in her home in the presence of loving family members and pets on October 18, 2021. She was 92 years old. Born at home in Middle River on December 28, 1928, Helen was a daughter of the late Angus J. and Frances (Macrae) Macdonald. She was a lifelong member of Middle River United Church. Helen was a graduate of the Glace Bay General Hospital School of Nursing (Class of 1950) and was first employed at the old Inverness Memorial Hospital and later the Victoria County Memorial Hospital in Baddeck. She spoke very fondly of her nursing days in both hospitals and especially the fun and good times she would have with patients and colleagues. Helen is survived by her children, Nancy and Bruce (Darlene); grandchildren: Ashley (Jena), Brock, Luke and Leanne; sister-inlaw, Jacqueline Macdonald; and many nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and grandnephews. Also, special lifelong friend, Florence Fitzgerald; first cousin, Anna Nicholson (Alex); neighbour, Sadie Mackenzie; and extended family members in Massachusetts (Richard and Dot Crowell) and Connecticut (John and Sandee Brown). Besides her parents, Helen was predeceased by her husband, John Macdonald "Johnny Tommie"; her siblings, Frank (Margaret), Donald, Doris (Roddie), Fraser, Archie (Annmarie / Tilly); several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family would like to thank the Victoria County Home Support Service team for all of the wonderful care they provided Helen over the past three years. She, and we, appreciated all of your support in helping Helen remain in her home. As well, we would like to thank the Palliative Care Team of Dr. Ritter and Paulette Levin and the Continuing Care nurses for their contributions. Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 30th in Farquharson Memorial Presbyterian Church, Middle River, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow the service in Middle River Cemetery. A gathering will be held in Middle River Community Hall after the committal. Donations in Helen’s memory may be made to Victoria County Memorial Hospital Charitable Foundation, the Hospice Society of Victoria County or a charity of one’s choice. COVID-19 restrictions will be in place and masks must be worn. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Funeral Cooperative, Margaree Valley. Online condolences: www.sunsetfuneralco-op.com