Barbara MacDonald
On Friday October 6, 2023 Barbara Ann MacDonald known as "Mom" to her family and "Barb" by her friends passed away at the age of 94.
Barbara was born on April 21, 1929 to Orian and Ralph Allcock in Wayne, Michigan USA. The youngest of six children, Barb’s brothers Ralph, John, Allan, Sonny, and only sister Bernice ensured Barb was well looked after. In the early 1930’s Barb’s parents moved their family to Ontario Canada for work, and a young Barb began her life as a Canadian.
Attending high school in the Etobicoke area, Barb would meet her future husband of over fifty years Bernard MacDonald. After a time of courtship, Barb accepted Bernard’s proposal and together they were blessed with seven children. Establishing roots in Mississauga, Ontario, Barb worked in a lighting factory while simultaneously raising their children. She enjoyed knitting and was known for making jackets, and baby clothes of which many of her grandchildren still have. Barb was always known to speak her mind, work hard, enjoy life, and had a heart of gold to any who knew her.
After losing her beloved husband in December of 2000, Barb was blessed once more when her life companion Garnet Clayton known to many as "Jimmy" made his pledge of love for her in 2001. Barb shared nineteen wonderful years with Jimmy surrounded by family and friends before his passing in 2020.
After suffering a spinal injury in 2006 eventually leaving Barb bed bound, she embarked on a cross country move from Ontario with Alan, Martha, and Tyler to West Pubnico, Nova Scotia in February 2023. There she enjoyed a welcoming community, fresh ocean breezes on the patio, watching the birds that visit daily along with talks around the dining room table . Alan often told her "You held my hand bringing me into this world, I will hold yours as you leave" , was a promise fulfilled on the eve of her passing.
Barbara is preceded in death by her Father Ralph, Mother Orian, Brother Ralph, Brother John, Brother Allan, Brother Sonny, Sister Bernice, Husband Bernard, Son Bernie, Daughter Janet, Life Companion Jimmy.
She is survived by her children Dan and Brenda MacDonald with their children Tammy and Jody and their families. Donna and John Schiller with their children Allan and Shannon and their families. Ken and Monique with their children Kennith and Cary and their families. Nikki MacDonald and her family, Brenda MacDonald with her children Wade, Jesse, and Orian and their families. Alan and Martha MacDonald with their son Tyler.
To fulfill Barb’s final wishes, her ashes will be brought home to be with her beloved husband until such a time when they can be spread together. Barbara wished for no formal ceremony to be held, however she did request that those who knew, and loved her have a drink of their choice in her memory remembering their favorite moments with her, knowing that she lived a full life on her terms.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the West Pubnico Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Middle West Pubnico. 902 762-3407