It is with deep sadness that the family of Martina MacDonald announce her passing on April 1,
2021 at Hospice Halifax.
Martina was born on January 28, 1941 in Big Pond Centre, Cape Breton. She graduated from
St. Rita’s School of Nursing in 1966 and began her career as a registered nurse. After 25 years
of nursing, Martina enrolled in the B.Sc. Nursing programme at St. Francis Xavier University,
graduating in 1993. She then resumed her nursing career until her retirement in 1995.
Martina was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, John Francis MacDonald, her parents,
Hildred (Walsh) and Martin MacPherson, and her sister, Margaret (Ralph Nelson). She is survived
by her children, Frances MacLean (Tom), Carol McLeod (Gary) and Kevin MacDonald (Colleen
Keyes), grandchildren, Brett (Natalie), Candice (Jason), Alyce (Shane), Dana (Scott), Kevin
(Marina), Erin (Antoine), Rachel and Jack, great-grandchildren, Brynn, Connor, Avery, Wilber,
Finn, Saoirse and Edie. She is also survived by her sisters, Ann English (Jim Owen), Betty McVey
(the late Kerr) and Alena Wilgenhof (Richard), brother, Martin MacPherson (Cathy), and many
nieces and nephews.
In accordance with Martina’s wishes, there will be no visitation or service. A private family
interment in East Bay will occur at a future date.
The family would like to thank the VG palliative care team, especially nurse Claire. In addition,
they would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Hospice Halifax, all of whom provided
Martina and her family with tremendous care and compassion.
Those wishing to honour Martina may do so by making a donation to Hospice Halifax or other charity of their choice. To place an
online condolence, please visit www.jasnowfuneralhome.com.
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