Obituary of Rhoda MacDonald

Port Elgin, N.B. - Rhoda Isabel MacDonald, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at the Westford Nursing Home, Port Elgin, N.B. Born on January 29, 1920 in Coburg, N.B., she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Alice Goodwin. Rhoda was a member of Saint James Presbyterian Church in Port Elgin, N.B. Rhoda will be sadly missed by her husband, well known maritime author, Andy MacDonald of Coburg, N.B.; daughter Dianne (Frank) Copp; two grandchildren, David (Woo Jung Hur) and Michael (Jennifer); one great-granddaughter, Mireille; one sister, Audrey Beal of Ontario and two “adopted” granddaughters, Kimberly Stark and Ydelma Martinez, both of Sosua, Dominican Republic. Arrangements are entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, 89 Bridge Street, Sackville, N.B. (364-8188). Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Rhoda may be made to Saint James Presbyterian Church, Port Elgin or to the charity of one’s choice.