Obituary for Heather McGinnis (Macdonald)
McGinnis (Macdonald), Heather Marie – age 79 of Dartmouth and Economy, passed away peacefully in Debert Court, June 17th, 2020.
Heather was born and raised in Halifax, attending QEHS. She met Doug, the love of her life in her teens and they started a family together. In the early 60’s, the family moved to Woodlawn and Heather stayed home to raise her boys. Eventually, she entered the workforce and spent most of her fulfilling professional career with the NS Department of Education and in the Marine Division of the Imperial Oil refinery in Woodside.
Heather had a big heart and always welcomed friends and family to her home, the boat at the Dartmouth Yacht Club, the family cottage on McNab’s Island or later to the “A Frame” in Carr’s Brook, Economy. One thing that she always made certain of, no one leaves hungry!
Heather was predeceased by parents, Alvin and Dorothy Macdonald (Walsh); brother, Alvin and sister, Vivian. She is survived by husband, Doug; sons, Jim (Chris) and Steve (Carolyn Judd); grandchildren, Brett and Keegan McGinnis, Julie and Sarah Richard and brother, Bruce (Liz), nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the management and staff at Debert Court for all the loving care they provided Heather in the last years of her life. Cremation has taken place. Graveside ceremony for immediate family only, TBD.
Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, Canadian Cancer Society (breast cancer research) or a charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, NS. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.ColchesterCommunity.com
Heather was born and raised in Halifax, attending QEHS. She met Doug, the love of her life in her teens and they started a family together. In the early 60’s, the family moved to Woodlawn and Heather stayed home to raise her boys. Eventually, she entered the workforce and spent most of her fulfilling professional career with the NS Department of Education and in the Marine Division of the Imperial Oil refinery in Woodside.
Heather had a big heart and always welcomed friends and family to her home, the boat at the Dartmouth Yacht Club, the family cottage on McNab’s Island or later to the “A Frame” in Carr’s Brook, Economy. One thing that she always made certain of, no one leaves hungry!
Heather was predeceased by parents, Alvin and Dorothy Macdonald (Walsh); brother, Alvin and sister, Vivian. She is survived by husband, Doug; sons, Jim (Chris) and Steve (Carolyn Judd); grandchildren, Brett and Keegan McGinnis, Julie and Sarah Richard and brother, Bruce (Liz), nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the management and staff at Debert Court for all the loving care they provided Heather in the last years of her life. Cremation has taken place. Graveside ceremony for immediate family only, TBD.
Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, Canadian Cancer Society (breast cancer research) or a charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, NS. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.ColchesterCommunity.com