Obituary of C. Winnifred MacDonald

Age 96, of Three Mile Plains, Hants Co., passed away peacefully, with family by her side on Friday, July 12, 2024 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born on August 27, 1927 in Three Mile Plains, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Harriett “Hattie” (Hunter) Whitehead and was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Nin is survived by children, Marlyn (Douglas) Bonang; Barbara (Keith) Smith; Phoebe (Kurt) Eichenberg and David (Gloria Burrell); eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Nin was predeceased by her husband, Earl; brothers, Robert, Harry, Arnold, Herman and Carl Whitehead; sisters, Marie Caldwell, Marion Shanks, Elsie Upshaw and Marguerite Ward.

Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to DeMont Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). A private family graveside service will be held in Ste. Croix Cemetery, Cemetery Rd., St. Croix, Rev. David Curry officiating. Donations in memory of Nin may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 5826 South St., Halifax, NS B3H 1S6 or to a charity of one’s choice. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting: www.demontfamilyfuneralhome.ca