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1929
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2022
Greta Donelson Obituary
Greta passed away peacefully on February 2nd, 2022 at Idlewyld Manor LTC in Hamilton in her 93rd year. Greta was born in Bathurst, NB and moved to Hamilton as a young women where she worked as a book keeper for many years. Pre-deceased by her husband, Frank James and parents Marion and Lee, brother Tracy (Marie) and sister Neva Knowles. Loving sister to Lois (the late Ken), Opal (the late Jack), Ross (Gerri) and Hazen.
"Auntie Greta" was a proud and loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews now living across the country. She treated all of them like they were her own. She was a great listener and supported all of them in many ways. She will be greatly missed. Greta loved to travel to Ireland and visit her siblings across Canada. She enjoyed the finer things in life and always took great care to look wonderful.
Greta will also be missed by her friends from her former residence at the Courts of Rushdale. A special thank you to the nurses and staff at Idlewyld Manor for their compassion and care of Greta over the past 3 years.
Cremation has already taken place and Greta will be buried alongside her husband at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Burlington, Ontario in the Spring. For those who wish, donations in memory of Greta can be made to the CNIB or charity of your choice.
"Auntie Greta" was a proud and loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews now living across the country. She treated all of them like they were her own. She was a great listener and supported all of them in many ways. She will be greatly missed. Greta loved to travel to Ireland and visit her siblings across Canada. She enjoyed the finer things in life and always took great care to look wonderful.
Greta will also be missed by her friends from her former residence at the Courts of Rushdale. A special thank you to the nurses and staff at Idlewyld Manor for their compassion and care of Greta over the past 3 years.
Cremation has already taken place and Greta will be buried alongside her husband at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Burlington, Ontario in the Spring. For those who wish, donations in memory of Greta can be made to the CNIB or charity of your choice.
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Published by The Hamilton Spectator on Feb. 4, 2022.
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Ann
February 5, 2022
I had the great pleasure of meeting Greta at the hair salon at Rushdale Greta had her hair done often and what beautiful hair to work with she was very proud of her locks .such a beautiful lady inside and out. We often spoke of her life in New Brunswick and her family. Greta was always one of my favorite clients. Rest in peace dear lady.
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