In Loving Memory
of
Beatrice Mary McDonald (nee Watkins)
Born in North Bay, April 5th, 1926. Passed away peacefully, Monday, April 25th, 2016 at the Maison Vale Hospice at the age of 90 years with loving family at her side.

Beloved wife of Francis (Frank) McDonald predeceased 2002. Loving daughter of Ernest and Mary Watkins both predeceased. Beloved sister of Sheila Marshall predeceased 2009 (husband Freeman predeceased 1998) and Clifford Watkins predeceased 2007. Dear sister-in-law of Ruth Watkins and Norman McDonald. Cherished aunt of Joan Shrigley (husband Les), Tammy Rideout (husband John), Terri McQuaig (husband David), Tom Watkins (wife Ashley) and Tim Watkins (wife Kim). Beloved great aunt of Mark Shrigley, Erin Monahan (husband Sean), Andrew Rideout (wife Brittany), Patrick Rideout, Adam and Heather McQuaig, Owen, Caleigh and Tye Watkins. Devoted great-great aunt to Austin, Connor and Jacob Monahan, and expected baby boy Rideout. Special cousin to George Clayton (wife Sandy). Originally from North Bay, Bea moved to Capreol with Frank to work at the CNR, retiring in 1986 from the equipment department. Bea was an avid sports fan with a keen interest in curling. She was a long time member of the Catholic Women’s League of Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church in Capreol. She was most happy at family gatherings where her smile would light up the room. Our Aunt Bea was a very special lady who always presented herself with grace and dignity. Her strength and courage shown in dealing with her recent illness exemplifies her extraordinary character and are qualities we can only hope to aspire to. Her love and devotion shown to all of her nieces and nephews will be everlasting gifts we will treasure forever. As a devout woman of faith, we are comforted in knowing that she is now with her Almighty Saviour and in the arms of our Uncle Frank. She will truly enjoy the reunion with Sheila and Cliff. To-day, tomorrow, and our whole life through, we will always love and cherish her.

We would also like to thank the incredible people at Community Care Access especially Dr. Linda Tenhunen, Claire Warren and Nathalie Bureau. Their compassion and guidance we received during this difficult journey will always be remembered. We are eternally grateful to all of our friends at Meadowbrook Retirement Village, especially Julie Nelson and all the PSWs, who always went above and beyond to make sure our Aunt Bea was safe and comfortable. The people at the Maison Vale Hospice are our angels of service to others, providing great compassion, respect and dignity. You truly are making a difference and we thank you. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Maison Vale Hospice would be appreciated.
Resting at the
Lougheed Funeral Home
Hanmer/Capreol Chapel
4605 Michelle Drive, Hanmer
(Friends may call 4-8 P.M. Wednesday)
Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Peace Church, Capreol
Thursday, April 28th, 2016 at 11:00 A.M.
Cremation with interment in the family plot at St. Mary’s Cemetery, North Bay.