Obituary: MacDONALD, Joan Minerva - 71, Onslow, passed away Saturday morning,
August 4, 2007, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, after a long
courageous battle with diabetes. Born in Wentworth, she was a
daughter of the late Hollie and Dorothy (Swallow) Langille. She is
survived by her loving husband, Basil "Bud" MacDonald; daughter,
Shelly; son, Gary; sister, Kathleen (Kaye) Redmond;
brother, Lloyd (Shirley) Langille; grandson, Gaven MacDonald; and
daughter-in- law, Ronda. She was predeceased by sons, John and Bruce;
brothers, Gerald and Wayne; an infant sister. Joan was a member of
the United Church Women of Onslow and the Royal Canadian Legion
Branch 26, Truro, Women's Auxiliary. She was happily employed with
Best Western Hotel, Glengarry, for a number of years. Visitation will
be today from 7-9 p.m. with a memorial service Tuesday, August 7, at
2 p.m., Rev. Gerald Kerr officiating, both in Colchester Community
Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro. Private interment will be in
Wentworth United Church Cemetery, Wentworth. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses, Canadian
Diabetes Association or a charity of choice. On-line condolences may
be sent to our website at: www.colchestercommu nity.com Monday 06-
August-2007 www.thechronicleher ald.ca Halifax, NS
