MCDONALD, Nancy Elizabeth, B.A., UEL.

June 29, 1946 – May 29, 2018. Nancy passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She suffered a catastrophic brain stroke and put up a strong fight with the support of her family in Huntsville, Muskoka. We were all reaching for a miracle but ultimately it was not meant to be. Survived by her lifelong soulmate and loving husband George. They met in grade seven and never looked back. Proud mother to Stephen (Nicole), Scott (Ashley) and “Grann” to Riley and Tripp. Born in Etobicoke, ON, graduate of the University of Toronto in Anthropology, she taught us that everything always circles back to cavemen. As an inspirational teacher, Nancy transformed the lives of countless students over four decades. Nancy had a force of life that filled the universe with love and purpose. In her retirement, which took 5 attempts, Nancy and George began living out their dream on a farm in Muskoka surrounded by barn cats, cows, crows, hummingbirds, bears and butterflies. At Nancy's request, her gifts of life will be donated to other fortunate recipients. Even in death, Nancy will be extending life to others in need. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St W, Etobicoke (between Kipling & Islington Aves) on Sunday, June 3, 2018 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. A private Funeral Service for family will be held at St. George’s on the Hill, land donated by Nancy’s ancestors who were founding fathers of Upper Canada. A Celebration of Life memorial will take place at a later date, soon to be announced. Online condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca

We are all grateful for the lessons Nancy taught us and, in that knowledge & compassion her legacy will last into eternity.