Marilyn L. McDonald

It Is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Marilyn Lee (Weatherhead) McDonald, which occurred on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026, at the Saint John Regional Hospital.  Born on July 9th, 1948, in Saint John, she is the daughter of the late Harry Robert and Dorothy Luella (Foster) Weatherhead.  Marilyn was an entrepreneur, a jack of all trades and an owner of a Special Care Home.  She loved gardening, art, knitting, nature and animals.  She cherished every moment spent with her family and she adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Marilyn is survived by her loving and devoted husband Tom of 60 years; son Steven McDonald (Angie) of Grand Bay-Westfield; daughter Shelley Kennedy (Michael) of Nerepis; siblings Gary Weatherhead (Debbie) of Saint John; Linda McLaughlin (David) of Halifax, Debra Logan (Trent) of Clarendon; grandchildren Melissa (Joseph), Samantha (Matt), Jason (Miranda), Nicholaus (Lacey), Jacob (Monica); great grandchildren Sophia, Jada, Sawyer, Charlotte, Oaklynn, Everett and Otto; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.  Along with her parents, Marilyn was predeceased by her brother David.

Arrangements are under the direction of Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road (506-646-2424).  As per Marilyn’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service.  Donations in memory of Marilyn may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of the donor’s choice.