On Wednesday, April 5 th , 2023 we lost a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Dona Cameron Spencer (nee McRae), of New Liskeard, Ontario, passed away at the age of 94 years.
Dona was born on July 21 st , 1928, to Donald and Annie (nee Cameron) McRae in Matheson, Ontario, and later moved with her family to New Liskeard. After graduation Dona found employment in the community, the last of which was at New Liskeard Secondary School, before retiring in 1986. Dona was active in the community through her involvement as a volunteer and choir member with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, of which she was the longest attending member.
Dona will be lovingly remembered by Gordon, her husband of 74 years; her children Barbara Duval (Yvon) and Brian (Lisa); grandchildren Janna Duval and David Duval (Pama-Lyn); and her great-grandchildren Hunter, Sawyer, and Zoey Duval, as well as numerous relatives and friends.
Dona was predeceased by her parents, Donald and Annie McRae; and her sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Verdun Pacey.
A visitation will be held at Timiskaming Funeral Cooperative - Perrin Chapel, 128 Whitewood Avenue, New Liskeard, Ontario on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am with a service to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to New Liskeard's St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, or the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB).
Sympathy Messages
Dear Barb and Gorden and Brian lam so sorry to hear the passing of your mom
She was such a nice lady when lsaw her at the tea at her church .
Iam thinking of you all in my prays
Ida
- Ida, on
April 17, 2023
To Barb, Brian, your Dad and all your family. So sorry to learn of Dona's passing. She was a lovely lady and I have fond memories of her from my childhood when you'd visit with the Pacey family in Temagami. Wishing you all peace at this sorrowful time.
- Jenny Brown (Stevens), on
April 18, 2023
Barb.... so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing....hold on to the memories and hopefully pass onto your children and grandchildren all the great lessons in life she taught you...take care Marsha xo
- Marsha, on
April 18, 2023
Sorry to hear of Dona's passing. She always made me feel welcome in her home whenever I stopped over to see Brian. My deepest condolences. Lonnie
- Lonnie Howe, on
April 18, 2023
Please accept our sincere sympathy to you on the passing of your loved one. Dona was such a nice lady and so proud of her family. I loved playing for the Community Choir knowing Dona was one of the beautiful voices. May she rest in peace and may God bless each of you.
- Rory & Bonnie MacDiarmid , on
April 19, 2023
My sincere condolences on your loss. Always a nice person to be around.
- David Jutras, on
April 20, 2023
Sending our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Dona.
She was such a lovely lady..we remember her from the cottage, the high school office and from working with Gord at Temiskaming Printing.
May your many treasured memories help bring you light when you need it the most. Sincerely, Carol & Darren Hearn
- Carol & Darren, on
April 22, 2023
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences. We hope the many happy memories you have of Dona's long and wonderful life will help you through the difficult times.
- Dave and Sandy Kidd, on
May 6, 2023
I remember your mom and Dad as well as Verdun and Dorothy at the Farm outside of Finch Ontario, back in the day !! (1965 circa)
- Allan , on
October 23, 2023
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