VALERIE MACDONALD

Sadly, after a somewhat lengthy stay in hospital, Valerie ended her life’s journey at Seven Oaks Hospital on April 27. She is now free from pain and mental delirium and in a much better place. 

Valerie was predeceased by her parents, John and Nancy Blair; brothers, Robert and Gordon; her stillborn daughter Dani; in-laws, Norman and Eileen MacDonald and brother-in-law Ken. Valerie leaves to mourn her beloved soulmate of 47 years Brian, and loving daughter Staci; sister-in-law Sherry Blair, sister-in-law Heather (Craig) Kirby, brother-in-law Colin (Glenda) MacDonald. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Valerie graduated from high school and went to work for Turnbull & Turnbull as a benefits administrator. After Staci was born she was a stay at home mom. When Staci entered school, Valerie worked at the school lunch program. When Staci entered middle school, Valerie began work in retail at a fabric store. This was the ideal place for her as she was an accomplished sewer and she loved fabric. Valerie could never have enough fabric in the house and she soon became a fabriholic. Valerie passed her sewing knowledge on to Staci and now Staci loves fabric as much as her mother did.

When Valerie left high school she also volunteered as a Winnipeg Jets hostess in the WHA days. Her brother Rob was a member of the Jets booster club who happened to have an acquaintance named Brian who was also a member of the booster club. Rob introduced his sister to Brian. Rob was transferred to London, Ontario to continue his employment. Brian kept tabs on his pal Rob by frequently asking his sister how he was doing in Ontario. Unbeknownst to Brian and Valerie they soon fell deeply in love with each other and were soon married in the summer of 1979. They were happily in love for almost 47 years.

Brian and Staci would like to thank the health care teams at the Grace and Seven Oaks hospitals for their care and kindness towards Valerie. Valerie was also a patient at Kildonan Medical Center for over 40 years and we would like to thank the wonderful staff throughout the years for caring for Valerie. Valerie considered the staff as family and loved them all. In the last few years Valerie was in need of Home Care. She was introduced to four wonderful nurses (angels). These women made her life worth living again. Brian and Staci would like to thank Jenna, Dustin, Candice and Katlyn for the exceptional care provided to Valerie. Valerie looked forward to every visit with these wonderful nurses. She definitely considered them as family, and she loved them dearly. 

In accordance with Valerie’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service. 

“I’ll love you forever

I’ll like you for always

As long as I’m living

My wife/mother you’ll be.”

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