Dolena Patricia Wilmot

Born in St. Espirit, Richmond County, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Dolena (MacKinnon) Ferguson.

Mom loved Celtic music and the many kitchen parties her and her late husband, John hosted.

Dolena is survived by her daughter, Heather (Edgar) Almon; granddaughter, Angel Almon, with whom she lived; granddaughter, Lisa and grandsons, Brent (Holly), David (Megan), Daniel (Leegeeh) and Dale (Shar); 18 great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; as well as many nieces and nephews. Beside her parents, she is predeceased by her first husband, William F. Metcalfe; second husband, John Wilmot (the Cape Breton fiddler); her son, Maxwell (Rocky) Metcalfe; her nephew who she raised, Willard Mombourquette; sisters, Sadie MacLeod, Mae Mombourquette, Wilma Kostey, and brother, Allisdar (Sonny) Ferguson. Mom was the last surviving member of her family.

Special thanks to the paramedics, nurses and doctors at the QEII. Also, thanks to the staff of StoneyBrook apartments for their kindness towards my mother. There will be no visitation as per Mom’s request. Cremation will take place under the care of J.A. Snow Funeral Home, Halifax, NS. A graveside service will be scheduled at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the QE II Health Sciences Centre.