Karen Leah MacDonald

Karen Leah (Kennedy) MacDonald age 75, of Bedford, NS passed away April 18,2019 in the QE11 hospital with her family by her side after a short but determined battle with cancer. She was the eldest of two children born May 9, 1943 in Sherbrooke, Quebec. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Hulda Kennedy. Karen was a registered nurse ( HCH Class of 1965) and spent her career helping sick children at the IWK Children’s Hospital. Her passion for nursing and helping others extended beyond her career to family and friend’s.

Karen’s gardens and grandchildren were near and dear to her heart. If she was not in her garden she would be found supporting her grandchildren at many of their activities.

She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Mac ( Laverne) MacDonald, children Donna (Jeff) Huestis, Bruce ( Angela) MacDonald and Janice ( Kenny) MacDonald, sister Suzanne ( Don) Bishop, grandchildren Ryan, Kennedy, Abby, Cameron and Ben, Ron Goudey and family as well as many nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place, service will be Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 2:00 pm with reception to follow at Wellington United Church, 76 Church St, Wellington, NS. Donations can be made in Karen’s memory to the IWK Children’s Hospital.