Clara Clara Collins MacDonald

Mom died peacefully September 3,2010 at Victoria Haven Nursing Home where she had been a resident for 10 years. Previous to that she made her home on Gallant St. for 50 years.

Born in the small coastal village of Petites, Nfld, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Sarah (Courtney) Collins. Arriving in Glace Bay she met and married Daniel William MacDonald and became a devoted wife and loving mother to six boys and one daughter.

Struggling to manage on a miner’s wage she became adept at making a meal out of a trout. Working from early morning to late night, it was said we were the best scrubbed kids in town.

She was a long time active member of Bethel Family Church. She was also a volunteer with Meals on Wheels.

Survived by six children; Al (Judy),Bedford Quebec, Forbes (Jean) Mississauga, On, Bill (LaVerne), Edmonton, Alberta, Doug (Linda), Mississauga, On, Len (Barb), Antigonish, N.S. Anita (Harry) MacDonald, Reserve Mines, N.S., sister, Netta Loader, Liverpool, N.S. 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and dear friend, Daphne England. She was predeceased by her husband, Dan, son, Stan, granddaughter, Karen, grandson, Ian, sister, Lena MacDonald, brothers, Stan, Edgar, and Garland.

Visitation for Clara will take place at Patten Funeral Home, on Wednesday September 8,2010 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 am in Bethel Family Church, Reserve Street, Glace Bay. Reception to follow at the church hall. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethel Family Church or to a charity of choice.Arrangements under the direction of Patten Funeral Home, Glace Bay, N.S.

“What is it to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered”

Kahlil Gibran