Obituary of Dolina Cameron

Dolina (Dolly) May Munro Cameron, age 95, formerly of Westville passed away at the Aberdeen Hospital on February 29, 2016. Born in Gairloch April 18, 1920 a daughter of the late Alexander and Effie (Mac Donald) Munro. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Dolina spent most of her early adult life in various communities in Pictou County, moving from Stellarton to Westville in the late 1950’s. She was always active in her church and community as CGIT leader, choir member, church ladies groups, Heritage Group, Institute and others in the Presbyterian Church in both Stellarton and Westville. Dolina was employed at the Goodman Co for several years in both the office and alterations. A very skilled seamstress she found enjoyment in teaching both sewing and art classes to both children and adults-always encouraging her students to take pride in their unique and special creative gifts. Dolina was dedicated to her husband George, her children and grandchildren, making special treats and providing help and support to family and friends whenever needed. At age 90, she moved to the Shiretown Nursing Home in Pictou- where she made new friends who became special to her. In the winter, she worked on her knitting, her specialty being toques and hats for newborns, which she gladly gifted to anyone she felt might like to have one. Summer was spent in “her garden” tending to tomatoes and cucumbers. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth (Rev. Ross) MacDonald; grandchildren Ian (Nancy) MacDonald, Paul (Christie) MacDonald, Kent (Jane) MacDonald, Peter (Pat) MacDonald, Crystal (Pushie) (David) Fullerton, Cameron Pushie as well as 7 great- grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased in 1979 by her husband George Cameron, her daughter Mildred (Cameron) Pushie, brothers Daniel, Allister, Milton Munro, sisters; Sadie and Lillian (Munro) Cook. The Family wishes to thank the staff at the Shiretown Nursing Home for their care and concern. We are especially grateful to the staff of Hector Landing 1 and later Sherwood Manor 3 for their kindness and to her resident friends, who made her life at the Shiretown a special place to live. Sincere thanks to the staff at the Aberdeen Hospital and the Palliative Care Unit for their exceptional care. Her family received visitors on Thursday, March 3rd from 2-5 pm at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. Her memorial service was held at 2 o'clock on Friday, March 4th from St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Westville, with Rev. Bonnie Wynn officiating. Family flowers only please. Interment will take place in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Gairloch at a later date. If desired, donations in Dolina’s memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow; St Andrew's Cemetery, Gairloch or a charity of one's choice.