Obituary of Donna Marlene McDonald

MCDONALD, Donna Marlene - age 80, of Admiral Rock, passed away on Wednesday, May 21st, 2025, at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Claire (Beazley) Casey.

Donna was a stay at home mom and took care of her home and family. She was a knitter, cook, baker and loved spending time with children, grandchildren, friends. Her home was always a fun and safe place to visit, she would welcome anyone who came through the door despite the age. She was a card player. She loved her Wednesday night Auction 45's at the Admiral Rock Hall. She loved baking for special events (i.e party or potluck). When her husband became a long haul trucker in 1995 she was a traveler of the highways and byways of the United States.

Donna is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Kevin; daughters, Kathy, Debbie and Jennifer; her grandchildren Annie, Greg, Christine and James; great grandchildren, Logan, Riley, Casey and Frankie; brother, Michael (Helen) Casey, Souris, PEI; sister-in-law, Mary Jane McDonald (Stewiacke); many nieces and nephews and friends.

Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her son, Donald Frederick (d1981) and recently her sister, Carole (Feb 8th).

Visitation will take place at 2-4pm and 6-8pm on Monday, May 26th, 2025, at Ettinger Funeral Home, 2812 Highway 2, Shubenacadie. A Funeral Service will be held at 11am, on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, at

St. Kateri's Roman Catholic Church, Indian Brook. Cremation to follow.

Tributes, words of comfort and memories of Donna may be shared with the family at www.ettingerfuneralhome.com