MacDonald, Phyllis Marie - Mom passed peacefully in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro on March 14, 2025 after a short respiratory illness.
Mom thought for many years that it would be her last year. Well, she surprised herself and was blessed with 97 years.
She was born and lived in Stewiacke for 94 years. Mom was a lifetime ladies auxiliary member of the Stewiacke Legion, Branch 70. She was a member of St. Andrew’s United Church where she served on many boards and was an auxiliary member and a choir member for over 40 years. Boy, did she love to sing! Mom was employed at Canada Post in Stewiacke for 20 years and retired in 1989 as assistant post master.
Mom and Doug could be seen at pretty well all dances over the years. They were a sight to behold either slow dancing or kicking up their heels on the dance floor.
Mom was predeceased by her parents, Wyman and Harriet (Ramsey) Jeffers; daughter, Betty Marie Wright; grandson, Stephen Fraser Wright; husband, J. Douglas MacDonald.
Mom was the last living sibling in her family of nine. She lost her brothers, Carl, Darrell, Avard, Wilfred and Fred; and sisters, Rena Ellis, Marion Atkinson, Avis Fullerton.
Phyllis leaves behind son, Stephen Wright (Valerie), Stewiacke East; daughter, Janice (David) Peterson, Brookfield; daughter, Faye (Ernie) Maguire, Calgary. Mom’s heart was filled with love for her grandchildren, Leanne Wright (Duane Smith), Darrell Wright; Kevin Peterson (Heather), Wade Peterson (Alana), Darren Peterson; Kyle Maguire (Jen Loptson) and Mark Maguire; and eight very special great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ethel Jeffers (Fred); several nieces and nephews.
Mom led a very difficult life beginning at the age of nine when she lost her mother. Many heartbreaks followed but she kept her chin up and focused on her family members who stood by her. She always was quick to show her love and support.
Mom has lost over the years her many friends but still had her good friend, Gwen Hodder who we thank for her continued friendship. We would have been lost without the support and love of our dear cousin, Lorraine Michie. Not only is she mom’s niece, but has been mom’s dearest friend for many years and has helped and supported us with mom’s care for many years.
Thank you so much to Susan and all of mom’s care givers at the Mira where she resided for the last three years. She was so thankful for all of the Mira nurses and staff for their compassionate care.
Cremation will be under the care of the Arimathea Funeral Home.
A graveside service will take place at a later date at Pine Grove Cemetery, Stewiacke East.
Donations may be made to Canadian Mental Health Association – Nova Scotia Division or charity of choice.
Rest in peace dear Mom, love Janice and Faye “Oh dear God”
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