It is with heavy hearts that we announced the peaceful passing of Mathilda “Tillie” MacQueen on November 14th 2021, at the Victoria Haven Nursing Home with her loving family by her side. Tillie was born in Gay's River, NS on April 29th 1931 to the late Mabel (Ambrose) and George Lloyd.
Tillie spent most of her life living in Donkin with her husband Fraser and their six children. Tillie was an active member of the community as she was involved with the Branch 5 Legion Ladies Auxillary, Rebecca’s Lodge, and St. Luke’s United Church (UCW). You could often find Tillie picking blueberries and walking down by the shore. She enjoyed spending time with family and friend, baking, playing bingo, darts at the legion and listening to music.
Tillie is survived by five children: Wayne (Linda) MacQueen of Glace Bay, Dianne (Mickey) MacMullin of Sydney Forks, Ian (Hoss) MacQueen of Dartmouth, Irene MacQueen of Ottawa, Dave (Philomena) MacQueen of Donkin and sister Marjorie (Eddie) Hobbs of Port Colbourne, Ontario. Tillie will also be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends.
Along with her parents, Tillie was predeceased by her husband James Fraser MacQueen, daughter Jeanette (JR) MacDonald, grandson Steven White, and five siblings.
We, the family would like to say a big thank you to the staff at Victoria Haven Nursing Home for their special care and attention to Tillie since 2014. She loved each and every one of you! We would also like to thank both Dr. Diaz and Dr. Coakley for their professional and compassionate care.
A wake will take place from 2-4 & 7-9 on Thursday, Nov. 18 at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. A church service will be held at St. Luke’s United Church in Donkin at 11am on Friday, Nov. 19 with Rev. Bob Biggar officiating. Proof of full vaccination is required for both the wake and the service. For those unable to attend the service will be livestreamed via Patten's Facebook page. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.pattenfuneral.com.
