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Lorraine Barbara MacDonald (Marks)

Passed 02/26/2025

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Obituary For Lorraine Barbara MacDonald (Marks)

It is with sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lorraine MacDonald of Musquodoboit Harbour Nova Scotia on February 26, 2025.

After a several years struggle with dementia, Lorraine passed away peacefully at Ivy Meadows nursing home in Beaverbank.

Born in Chester, Nova Scotia in November 1941, amazingly, she was a survivor of the infamous “Butter Box Baby” facility. She was adopted by Arthur (Harris) and Margaret Marks of Dartmouth.

Lorraine held down careers firstly at Dominion Grocery Store, Dartmouth and then at RBC, Porters Lake.

Her favourite activities were bowling, bingo and fishing. In her retirement, she loved to make daily trips to the coffee shop in Jeddore to catch up with the local news.

Lorraine will be greatly missed by her three sons Gerald (Jerry), James (Jim) (wife Claudelle) and Donald (Don), her three grandchildren, Heather (husband Chris), Brittany (husband Mike) and Matthew, and her two great granddaughters, Audrey and Ivy. She was predeceased by her Husband, Gearld (Jerry).

We want to extend a special thank you to all the wonderful staff at Northwood’s Ivy Meadows care facility for your support and kindness during Lorraine’s journey.

In accordance with Lorraine’s wishes she was cremated, and no formal service will be held. The family will gather for a private interment later.

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    Trisha Martin planted 2 trees in memory of Lorraine Barbara MacDonald (Marks) . - 03/10/2025

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  • 03/21/2025

    Marc Williams

    Donnie and Family, Your mom has gone beyond, she is free of her earthly bonds, in a better space. May your grieving be full of wonderful memories. Marc Williams

  • 03/15/2025

    Valerie DeBaie

    Lorraine was my mother in law(much more like my Mother❤️) I was very blessed to have her in my life. She taught me so many cooking techniques in my earlier days with her as my her daughter in law. She even taught me how to make our Christmas beverage ( Slush) which we enjoyed on Christmas Eve❤️my heart is so full of wonderful memories of this amazing woman ❤️RIP Lorraine

  • 03/14/2025

    Kathyhurst

    Sorry to hear, I have a lot of memories growing up, just found out..wish the boys would of got n touch with me 902-412-0520 Aunt Kathu

  • 03/08/2025

    Courtney Day

    So very sorry for your loss. She will be truly missed here at the Ivy Meadows, she brought so much joy every day to those around her. -Courtney CCA

  • 03/05/2025

    Kathryn Greeno

    We are so sorry Jimmy for the loss of your Mom. In the short time we have come to know you, we witnessed your love and dedication to your Mom and our hearts go out to you and to your family. Take comfort knowing your Mom is never far away with every memory you share. Love and hugs ...Wayne, Kathryn and Bradley

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