McDONALD, ELAINE MURIEL
Posted: January 12th, 2015
(nee Gorr)
June 3, 1940 – Pembroke, Ontario
January 3, 2015 – Calgary, Alberta
Elaine McDonald of Calgary passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the age of 74 years.
Elaine loved dancing and taught ballroom dancing at the University of Calgary. She also enjoyed music, fashion and roller skating. Elaine would look forward to holiday family gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren.
Elaine is survived by four children, Phil and Sheryl McDonald, Joanne McDonald, Karen and Mike Kerrigan and Kelly and Scott Evjen; six grandchildren, Shawna (Derrek), Devon, Kelsey, Zach, Hailey and Olivia; great-grandson Jase. She was predeceased by Ross, her husband of fifty years, in July 2008, a son Scott and her parents Sam and Muriel Gorr.
A private family gathering will be held. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Alzheimer Society of Calgary, Suite 201, 222 – 58th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 2S3, Telephone: (403)290-0110, www.alzheimercalgary.com.
In living memory of Elaine McDonald, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Deerfoot South, 12281 – 40th STREET S.E.. Telephone: 403-203-0525.