Donna Kathleen Robertson – 79, Hilden,
passed away peacefully, with her family nearby, on Thursday, February
16, 2017, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Bible
Hill, she was a daughter of the late Gordon and Kathleen (Hare)
MacCallum. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers
in infancy.
She was a much loved school bus driver for 31 years and for
many of those years, she also worked in the school cafeteria. Donna
was a member of Hilden Fire Brigade Auxiliary and held the office of
President for many years. She was also a member of Hilden Fireside
Club and Hilden United Church. For many years, Donna had a table at
Tatamagouche Farmers Market where she sold her pickles, jams and
jellies.
Donna is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Darrell;
children, Dwight, Gordon, Ardith (Randy) Cameron; grandchildren, Shaun
Robertson, Jamie Lawerance, Briana Stewart, Emily Stewart, Sydney
Stewart, Tricia (Andrew) Fraser; great grandchildren, Reid and Laine
Fraser; step-mother, Katherine "Kit" MacCallum; sisters,
Nancy (Tim) MacKinnon, Sandra (Paul) Fisher.
Donna’s family invite you to come and celebrate her
life from 1-4 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2017, at Hilden Fire Hall,
1414 Highway 2, Hilden. Private family service will be held at a later
date. If so desired, donations in Donna’s memory to Hilden
Volunteer Fire Brigade or charity of choice are
welcomed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Donna’s
obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com