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PATRICIA MACDONALD
Born: Jan 13, 1955
Date of Passing: Jul 13, 2005
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryPATRICIA MACDONALD It is with great sorrow and profound sadness that we announce the accidental death of Patricia MacDonald on July 13, 2005. Patricia will be loved, deeply missed and forever remembered by her husband and best friend, David Wagar and his children Kate and Neal; her mother, Marie MacDonald; sisters Maureen MacDonald (John MacNeil) and Heather MacDonald (Rob Clarke); adored nieces Meghan and Emma Clarke; special aunts Joan McDonald and Diane MacDonald; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, sisters- and brothers-in-law, friends and colleagues. Patricia was predeceased by her father, Donald P. MacDonald, in 1985. Patricia was born on January 13, 1955 and grew up in St. James. After graduating with a B. Ed. from the University of Winnipeg, she began her teaching career in The Pas and then continued for the past 25 years in the Seven Oaks School Division, sharing her talent, creativity and love with so many elementary school children. While she was teaching she also studied part time and completed her M. Ed. at the University of Manitoba; she chose not to pursue a career path in educational administration so she could do what she loved most -- hands-on teaching. Patricia was an exceptionally dedicated educator, always looking for new ways to ensure her kids had the best possible learning experience and generously sharing her expertise and experience with her colleagues. In the past four years, Trish found love and true happiness with David and his children Kate and Neal. She felt so blessed to have them as part of her life and to be able to share her love and enthusiasm for life with them. They enriched and completed her life as she enriched and completed theirs. David and Trish celebrated and confirmed their love when they married on June 18, 2005. Those of us privileged to have known Trish knew her to have been one of those rare people who have the kind of intrinsic goodness that can inspire those around her to be better people. Her depths of understanding, kindness, compassion, generosity and selflessness were always presented as gifts. She expected nothing in return. Completely without guile, her greatest joy was to give of herself to others. Her passing will leave a hole in the hearts of those who love her that will never be filled. However, beside that emptiness is a little piece of earth where her spirit will thrive and grow just as her lovely gardens did. In this way Trish will continue to live on within us helping to make the world a better place. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 21 at Thomson In the Park , 1291 McGillvray Blvd. In lieu of flowers, donations in Patricia's memory can be made to the Canadian Living Foundation Breakfast for Learning program (www.breakfastforlearning.ca) or to a charity of one's choice. THOMSON IN THE PARK Funeral Home and Cemetery 1291 McGillivray Blvd - 925-1120
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 19, 2005
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Ms. McDonald was one of the most engaging and intelligent people I’ve met. As a child, and despite my educational issues, and my decreased financial status, I was fortunate enough to grind out and achieve a BA. Just a little while ago my daughter asked me about my primary school experiences, and I remembered Ms. McDonald’s intelligent and thoughtful conversations (speech’s). She understood me and my need to have firm directions, and laid it out to me, she let me understand that education was the key to enriching myself and delivering myself from poverty. She was a teacher, but also an intellectual who desired to impart education upon the generations who were under her instruction. She desired her students to understand the world around them and desired they also achieve to some form of self satisfaction. I know Patricia had positivity affected my life, she taught me that my conditions would hinder me, but dedication and belief would allow me to achieve. To the memory of Ms. McDonald, thank you, you helped me become a better person than I could on my own. - Posted by: William Murdoch (Student) on: Jan 16, 2022
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We had the chance to meet Trish last year, in July, when David and her came on vacation in Tuscany. We went out for dinner and that was enough to make us think of them as friends and not as simple acquaintances. Her enthusiasm for the teaching profession made me make the final decision to start teachers' college when I was really confused. We will never forget Trish's smile and her kind and friendly nature. We hope these words will show our deepest sympathy. The affection we still feel in our hearts will say what they cannot express. Lots of love, Gloria and Marce - Posted by: Gloria and Marcel (Friend) on: Jul 22, 2005
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My deepest condolences to David, Pat's Mom, her sisters, Heather and Moreen, brothers-in-law and her cherished nieces. - Posted by: Mona Dupuis (Friend) on: Jul 21, 2005
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Pat was a wonderful , kind , funny, and generous person. I was fortunate to work with her for 5 years at Finney and to be friends for 10 years later. A while ago she sent me an e-mail that said " This part of my life is just so happy that it makes all the rest of the hard or sad times just disappear as if they never existed. " Although it was a short time David and Pat had together - it made a wonderful difference. She deserved to be happy always. May God bless her soul. - Posted by: Traci Baillie (Friend) on: Jul 21, 2005
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Pat was a wonderful , kind , funny, and generous person. I was fortunate to work with her for 5 years at Finney and to be friends for 10 years later. A while ago she sent me an e-mail that said " This part of my life is just so happy that it makes all the rest of the hard or sad times just disappear as if they never existed. " Although it was a short time David and Pat had together - it made a wonderful difference . May God bless her soul. - Posted by: Traci Baillie (Friend) on: Jul 21, 2005
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Pat taught both of our sons at Costable Finney School. She truly was a remarkable teacher who will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by both Alex and Dennis. We were lucky to have her play a part in our childrens education.She will be sadly missed by all at Finney School. Our condolences to her family. - Posted by: Katie & Tony Tisaj (Acquaintance) on: Jul 19, 2005