Avis de décès de Doreen Macdonald

MACDONALD _ Doreen Mae (nee Swenson). Born May 22, 1928 in Calgary, Alberta, passed away peacefully at St. Paul's Hospital Palliative Care Unit on June 3, 2003. Doreen was predeceased by her husband Clayton in 1971 and is survived by her loving sons, Rory (Monique) and Kevin (Terry) and her grandchildren, Andrew, Genevieve and Meghan. Doreen enjoyed counselling and helping many during her 20 year career with Canada Employment. Her firm yet compassionate manner was her trademark. She will be fondly remembered by her many clients and colleagues. Upon her retirement in 1993, Doreen became active in her community. She helped lead the Joyce St./ Collingwood "Clean Up, Green Up" neighbourhood enhancement program, working closely with her beloved Tzuchi monks. Together, they helped make Collingwood a safer and much more attractive place to live and work. Doreen was also a valued volunteer with the Collingwood Community Police Station and Blockwatch program. She worked with people of all ages there, and particularly enjoyed working with youth. Doreen also volunteered at Science World. In addition, she worked tirelessly over the years as a volunteer for various political causes. Doreen had firm views on just about every issue and you always knew where you stood with her. Doreen was totally dedicated and devoted to her children and grandchildren and will be greatly missed by them. She will also be missed by her other family members and friends. Doreen possessed a unique ability to inspire the best in people. She certainly provided a very strong example of courage and the triumph of the human spirit. Many thanks to the caring staff at St. Paul's PCU, BC Cancer Agency and the Centre for Integrated Healing. Funeral services will be held at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 6610 Balmoral Street, Burnaby, BC on Wednesday June 11th at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Centre for Integrated Healing would be gratefully appreciated. HAMILTON-HARRON Funeral Centre (604) 325-7441