Mrs. Major Donna Marjorie Beryl Pilgrim

The eldest of nine. Born to Dulcie and Warwick Penney on July 24, 1938 in Springdale, Newfoundland.

Left with fond memories are her beloved husband Major Harvey Pilgrim of 56 years. Children: Beth (Nigel) Madge of Listowel, Anita (Scott) Pordham of Belleville and Leon (Debbie) Pilgrim of Windsor. Siblings: Aubrey (Jean) Penney, Eric (predeceased 2016) (Wavey) Penney, Cornelia (Ralph predeceased 2002) Foss, Selma (Graham) Pollet, Archibald (Lydia) Penney, Vida Penney, Rhona Penney and Cluney (Joan) Penney all of Newfoundland. Seven cherished Grandchildren: Coleton Madge (Leycee), Sheldon Madge (Caroline), Gideon (Hannah) Pilgrim, Alex Pordham, Hunter Pilgrim, Mason Pilgrim (Maria) and Jackie Pordham.

Donna grew up in Springdale, Newfoundland. She was called to become a Salvation Army Officer going into training College The Servants Of Christ 1961-1963 she met Harvey Pilgrim. They married June 29, 1965. Over 10 years had three wonderful children. Beth Anita and Leon. During 41 years moving from one end of Canada to the other it was not always easy but always ministering to those in need. Her passions were Homeleague, League of Mercy and Over Sixty clubs. Of course making sure things were in "tip top" shape along the way. Not a kitchen without a good overhaul!

She always taught her children the importance of being thankful. Acknowledging always with a thank you card or call when receiving a gift. Always bringing a hostess gift wherever you went. Everyone always well fed. Whether a Jiggs dinner, casseroles, full Sunday dinners with all the trimmings on the best china. Home made bread, squares, cookies, cherry "cha cha", strawberry rhubarb jam. Many of us have received every year her singing "Happy Birthday" to you on the phone. If you didn't answer, then it was on your answering machine when you got home.

When the grandchildren were born, a very proud Nanny was a bragging machine! Many milestones and notes were taken to make sure details were not left out!

Rest in peace and without pain now mom and Nanny. Don't worry, we will look after dad, Poppy. We miss you, we love you, we will always remember you. Until we meet again on that beautiful shore xoxo

So many thanks, to so many people along this journey. From the Dr. and Nurses at Scarborough Birchmount Health Network to friends, family and other fellow clergy near and far.

As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to The Salvation Army Cambridge Citadel or The Canadian Cancer Society and would be greatly appreciated.

A Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at The Salvation Army Citadel, 12 Shade Street, Cambridge, ON N1R 4J5. Following the Visitation will be a Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Officiating (RT) Major Edwin Hiscock and Assisting (RT) Lt. Col. David Hiscock. Refeshments to follow the service in YP Hall. Donna will be laid to rest at Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge.