Linda Lee MacDonald (née Jenkins), July 29, 1947 – December 20, 2024
It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of Linda Lee MacDonald, 77, of Trenton, Nova Scotia. Linda passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2024, at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida while surrounded by her loving husband Hugh and granddaughter Lauren.
Linda was the beloved wife of Hugh MacDonald and the proud and devoted mother of Paula Brewer Colter (Robert) of Fredericton, NB. Being Hugh’s wife and Paula’s mother were the greatest joys of her life and so was being Nanny Scotia to granddaughters, Lauren (Alexander) and Grace Colter. Linda cherished her granddaughters and would travel often to spend precious time with them. She loved to take them to the beach, usually for salty swims or for clam digging.
Linda and Hugh shared a love story built on respect and unwavering support. Together, they created a beautiful blended family that brought them both pride and happiness. Linda was a caring stepmother to John MacDonald (Chantal), Roger MacDonald (Tammy), Paula MacDonald, and Lori MacDonald. She embraced her blended family with love, becoming a proud grandmother to Teresa MacDonald, Kaitlyn McMullin (Josh), Alyssa MacDonald and a great-grandmother to Aubrey and Lincoln McMullin.
Born and raised in Trenton, Nova Scotia, Linda was a daughter of the late Daniel and Jean Jenkins. She grew up in a large and close-knit family, number 10 of 12 siblings, who shared a home filled with faith, love, laughter and a strong work ethic. For Linda, her family meant everything to her and she was never happier than when surrounded by the people she loved most. Her brothers and sisters weren’t just her family, they were her best friends. Linda made many wonderful friendships during her years living in Fredericton and while working at the Fredericton Medical Clinic.
Linda’s legacy is one of love, faith, and boundless compassion. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend whose kindness and warmth left the world a better place. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her.
She is survived by her sisters: Gladys Lorimer of Trenton and Doris Dixon (Roger) of Bedford; and her brothers: Foster Jenkins (Dorothy) of Pictou Landing and Daniel Jenkins (Susan) of Chance Harbour; and many special nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers: Robert, John, and Ross, and her sisters: Elsie Ryan, Eleanor MacDonald, Judy Crandall, and Debbie (Eva) Edwards.
A celebration of Linda’s life will be held on Saturday, January 11th, from 2–4 pm at Summer Street, 72 Park St., New Glasgow, with Words of Remembrance at 3pm. A private interment service for family will also be held at Hillside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be offered to First United Church (PO Box 325, Trenton, NS, BOK 1XO) or to a charity of donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home.