Obituary of M. Agnes MacDonald

M. Agnes MacDonald, 102, of New Glasgow, formerly of Antigonish and Bailey’s Brook, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 in Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow. Born in Springfield, Antigonish County, she was the second daughter of the late Will and Mary (MacDonald) Bowie. Agnes married John James (Johnnie Lewis) in 1940 and they settles in Bailey’s Brook and raised their seven children there, as well as two foster sons. Agnes loved reading, nature, dogs, playing cards, especially with children, teaching Catechism, her telephone and visiting. She especially enjoyed visits that involved young children. Agnes never turned down an offer to visit her beloved Springfield. She was always guided by her strong Catholic faith. She is survived by two sons, Bill (Suzanne), Surrey BC and Francis, Port Moody, BC, two daughters, Mary (Roy) Simpson. Murrieta, CA and Margaret (Ian) Rhyno, MacLellan’s Brook; daughter’s-in-law Catherine MacDonald, Pine Tree and Donna Rennie-MacDonald, Antigonish, foster son Ray (Cathy) Johnson, Richmond, BC, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and neighbor children who were as close as her own. She was predeceased by her husband John "Johnnie Lewis", sons Lewis, Rod and Doug, son-in-law Ian MacDonald, daughter’s-in-law Nora and June and foster son Ben Johnson, sister Jenny (Charlie) Chisholm and brother John D. (Veronica) Bowie Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 pm Friday, January 5, 2018, in MacIsaac Funeral Home, 61 Pleasant St., Antigonish. Funeral Mass 11:00am Saturday, January 6, 2018 in St Mary’s Church, Lismore, Rev. Colin MacKinnon presiding, burial in the parish cemetery. The family would like to thank the caregivers at Glen Haven Manor, for their kindness and care given to Agnes the past three years. Family flowers only please, donations to the Karen MacDonald Allergy Awareness Society or charity of choice.