Laura M. MacDonald (Wilkin)
Visitation one hour prior to service (Saturday August 13, 2016 from 11 AM-12 noon)
Knox Presbyterian Church- Ripley

Cemetery:
South Kinloss Cemetery, Lucknow, ON
In Memory of
Laura M. MacDonald (Wilkin)
September 24th, 1917 - July 27th, 2016

Place of Death

Trillium Court, Kincardine

Obituary

Laura Margaret (Wilkin) MacDonald, Bruce Beach, Kincardine died peacefully at Trillium Court, Kincardine ON. She was predeceased by her husband, the Reverend Dr. R. Douglas MacDonald. She is survived by their children Mary Ellen (Mike), Rory (Eva Jean), Greta (Stevan) and Angus (Carol) and their families which include 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Born in Paris, Ontario on September 24, 1917, graduated from the University of Toronto in 1939. She married Doug in June 1940 and they served together in Presbyterian Churches in St. Thomas and Tempo, also in Tillsonburg and Windham Center and lastly in Port Elgin and Burgoyne before their retirement to Bruce Beach in 1980. She also taught French and Latin for 10 years at Annandale High School while living in Tillsonburg. She is also predeceased by her sister Helen W. Cannon, her brother John G. Wilkin and her granddaughter Kerensa Leigh Allason. A Service will be held at the Knox Presbyterian Church, Ripley on Saturday August 13, 2016 at 12 noon with visitation one hour prior. Private family interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Capital Fund of the MacDonald Memorial Lecture, c/o Knox College, 59 St. George St., Toronto ON M5S 3H8 or Camp Kintail , c/o MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Box 248, Ripley ON N0G 2RO or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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Message from Betty Anne Nigh2016-08-16 10:35:12

Dear Rory and family

Sorry to hear about your mother.  She was a lovely lady. 

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. 

Betty Anne (Swatridge) Nigh

Message from John and Joyce MacDonald2016-08-14 16:22:16

To the family of the late Laura MacDonald.  On every occasion of being in the company of Laura, it was both enlightening and informative. We offer our sincere condolences to the family.  May she rest in peace.  John and Joyce.

Message from Robert Loney2016-08-12 16:54:40

I had Mrs. MacDonald for English in Grade 10 at Annandale. We took some memorable literature that year: To Kill a Mockingbird, Huckleberry Finn, Twelfth Night… I always associate those fine works with her class. She was a teacher of the same quality.

Message from Catherine Kennedy & Earle2016-08-12 13:34:38

To the family of Laura MacDonald, my father, Earle, and I wish to express our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear mother.    We will remember Laura fondly with great admiration of her gracious manner and strength of spirit.   Laura was Earle's tablemate at Malcolm Place, and then fellow resident at Trillium Court, and they shared a love of books!    "You never know" was one of Laura's favourite sayings, but one thing we do know, she was a special lady, and she will be dearly missed.   Rest in peace.

Message from John and Marjorie Tite2016-08-11 17:16:32
We have wonderful memories of working with both Laura and Doug when he was the Clerk and getting printing done. Great customers and great friends. Loved their sense of humour!!
Message from Margaret Anscombe, Mississauga 2016-08-05 16:23:05
I remember having Mrs. Macdonald for French at Annandale and recall that she was a very sweet woman and a very patient teacher. My deepest sympathy is extended to her family upon their great loss...
Message from Dr. Stan2016-08-05 07:55:58

Will always remember the poems. My oh my that lady could read poems!! Rest in peace Laura.

Message from Dorothy A. Stapleton2016-08-04 14:54:44
I am sorry to hear that sweet Laura has passed on, but so very thankful for the years of joy and enlightenment that she brought to the guests and staff during her many years at Malcolm Place. Always a verse or entertaining muse, she was such a delightful lady; a long blessed life, well lived.
Message from Donna Fohkens2016-08-03 10:01:59
My condolences to the MacDonald family. Your mother/grandmother was a great lady. I considered her a friend during her years at Malcolm Place.
Message from Donna Fohkens2016-08-01 17:43:24
My condolences to the MacDonald family. Your mother/grandmother was a great lady. I considered her a friend during her years at Malcolm Place.
Message from Beverly and Newt Meade2016-07-30 09:43:35
She lived a beautiful life and she has left a legacy of beauty and kindness for all of us to cherish.
Message from Diane OFlaherty2016-07-29 09:23:46
I wish I had met the woman who nurtured Mary Ellen. You must have been so fine!!! Rest in Peace now, released from earthly pain and care.
Message from Wayne and Joan Hartwick2016-07-28 22:03:32
To the family of the late Laura, Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your dear aunt, great aunt, friend. I have known Laura for many years, we often had a chat. Treasure the memories. Joan and Wayne Hartwick