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Norma Louise MacDonald
Born: Sep 17, 1929
Date of Passing: Sep 10, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryNORMA MACDONALD Norma Louise MacDonald passed away on September 10, 2015, after a brief illness. She is survived by her son Tom, of Sao Paulo, Brazil; her grandson John; daughter Tanis of Waterloo, Ontario; sister Margaret Rogerson of Winnipeg; brother Douglas McKee of Melville, Saskatchewan, and many nieces and nephews including Garth and Shari Rogerson of Winnipeg, and Merle Kennedy of Edmonton. Norma is predeceased by her husband Jack who passed away in 2004. Born in Wakopa, Manitoba, to Thomas and Rhoda McKee on September 17, 1929, the last child of seven, Norma lived in Winnipeg for much of her life. She worked at the Toronto-Dominion Bank as a young woman and was a longtime employee of the Assiniboine Credit Union, retiring in 1994. Lifelong walker, inventive sewer and crafter, tireless baker, and the calm hostess of countless dinner parties, Norma was a very active member of Oxford United and Young United Churches, serving several times on the executive of the UCW. Funeral services to be held at Young United Church, 222 Furby at Broadway on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. Thank you to the nurses and doctors of 4 South in Victoria General Hospital for their care in the last few weeks, and special thanks to Garth and Merle. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favourite charity in Norma's name.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 12, 2015
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I will really miss Norma's sense of humour and her great cookies! My thoughts and prayers are with Norma's family at this time. - Posted by: Val Diell (Neighbour and friend) on: Sep 14, 2015
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I will forever remember Mrs. MacDonald's intoxicating baking. The envy penetrated down to my bones every March when she made her famous Black Forest cake for her daughter's birthday. Tanis was always quick to share a piece with me - part generosity, part boasting - and the memory of its taste stayed with me for days afterwards. From her shortbread cookies every Christmas to her popcorn balls on Halloween, Norma reigned supreme. Mrs. MacDonald will remain a part of many fond childhood memories. - Posted by: Erin Noble (Former Neighbor) on: Sep 13, 2015
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Norma had an awesome and sometimes mischievous sense of humour. She shared many laughs with our family. I will greatly miss her ever present warmth, laughter, and the twinkle in her eye. My deepest sympathy to all of Norma's family and friends. - Posted by: Liz Rowley (Friend) on: Sep 12, 2015
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I remember Norma for her hospitality and thoughtfulness. She hosted me and my children - Sean (then 2, now 21) and Michaela (then 6, now 25) when we were visiting Winnipeg and was so generous, understanding and thoughtful - anticipating the needs of the children and making us feel so comfortable. She exuded a zest for life, commitment to her community, practical creativity, care for the less privileged, devotion to her family and a love of children. I know she loved her daughter, my dear friend Tanis, so much and was immensely proud of both her impressive accomplishments and, more importantly, of the principled, generous and courageous person she was and is. With deepest condolences on the loss of your wonderful mother, aunt, sister and friend. - Posted by: Tamara Elliott (friend) on: Sep 12, 2015