The death of Marjorie Donovan, (Thompson, Johnson) of Sydney occurred peacefully on August 18th, 2022, surrounded by her family at the Elk Court Care Facility, Brookfield, Nova Scotia. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, wife, and aunt, she was born on Dec 17, 1940, in Sydney, the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Thompson. Margie, as she was affectionately known by all, was a true and natural caregiver. She spent her life in selfless devotion to her family and community. Her greatest joy came from watching her children and grandchildren grow and she revelled in their achievements. Margie had a wicked sense of humour, a love of dancing, and immense pride in being a Cape Bretoner. She met and married her true love and soul mate, George Donovan, later in life and the pair enjoyed their twilight years travelling, dancing, and vacationing at the bungalow in Irish Cove. She is survived by her sons, Wayne Johnson (Berni Chapman), PEI, Derek Johnson (Shelley), Annapolis Valley, N.S. Very special sister Helen (Sydney), Betty (Toronto), Marilyn, (Halifax), as well as grandchildren, Brett, Reid, Katie and Maddie. Margie was predeceased by her first husband Clayton Johnson, her second husband George Donovan, her beautiful daughter Susen Rotto (Johnson), her parents, sister Joan, and brothers, Jimmy, Bobby, Norman, Joe and Davie.
Sincere thanks to the amazing staff of Shannex Elk Court in Brookfield, NS. Margie went there by chance 7 years ago and they became family. The love she received in their care was brilliant.
The visitation will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2022, from 4 -7 pm. at T.W. Currie Parkview Funeral home in Sydney, NS. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 11 am at St. Theresa's Parish in Sydney, reception to follow in St. Theresa's Parish Hall.
For those unable to attend, the Funeral Mass will be livestreamed via TW Curry's facebook page. Masks will be provided and appreciated if worn. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney River, following the mass. Cremation has taken place.
Donations in the memory of Margie can be made to the Heart and Stroke foundation.
