Velma Virginia MacDonald Obituary
The passing of Velma Virginia MacDonald (Antigonish, Nova Scotia) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 12, 2026 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Velma Virginia MacDonald to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Patrick Bates and Delena Bates; her husband Allister; and her siblings, Selica Mesher, Patricia MacDonald, Dolly McNeil, Theresa Lulik, Anna Hines and Alphonsus Bates.
She is survived by: her children, Colin (Denise) of Antigonish, Catherine Chisholm (Duncan) of Antigonish, A. G. (Collette) of Antigonish, Terese Tracey (Al) of Antigonish and Allan (Bonnie) of Antigonish; her daughter-in-law Madonna MacFarlane; her grandchildren, Chelsy MacEachern (Randy), Christie (Quinn), Allister MacDonald (Lucas), Terese (Kevin MacDougall), Allison, Kate, Chisholm (Erin), Morgan (Jacklyn), Connor (Maggie), Emma, Marcus MacDonald, Luc Cote, Grant, Caralena (Jonathan), Patti-Anne Tracey, Cynthia, Bryce and Julia MacDonald; her great grandchildren, Rory, Tessa, Joey, Carmen, Rhylyn, Lydia, Alysen and Natalia; her brother Cyril Bates (Dotty) of Massachusetts, USA; and her friends, Joan MacIsaac, Marion Oicle, Shebby MacDonald and Marie Cormier.
Memorial donations may be made to the Antigonish Palliative Care Society, VON Antigonish or the Antigonish Community Food Bank.
