Halifax Herald June 7, 2004 MACDONALD, Kathleen "Kay" - Halifax, formerly of 5561 Heatherwood Crt., beloved sister, aunt and friend, died peacefully on June 6, 2004. Born in Antigonish, she was a daughter of the late Judge Allan and Christine (MacKinnon) Macdonald. She was educated at Mount Saint Bernard, Antigonish, and the Convent of the Sacred Heart Halifax. She studied at the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design, and graduated in 1937 with a degree in Fine Arts. She completed further studies at the New York Institute of Photography, NYC. For many years she worked for the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism and was honoured by the Innkeepers Guild for her years of service, upon her retirement in 1983. She was a long-time member of the Mount Saint Bernard Alumnae Association, and was proud of her family's long and close association with St. Francis Xavier University and its founder, Bishop Colin F. MacKinnon. She served on the Board of the Home of the Guardian Angel. Until recently, she spent holidays at her summer home at Mahoney's Beach, on St. George's Bay, Antigonish. Kay had a keen and lively interest in people and a thoughtful and gracious manner. She will always be lovingly remembered for her great personal style, strong character and passionate loyalty to her family, which were her hallmarks. She is survived by her brother, Alan (Annemarie); brother-in-law, Daniel W. Almon; many nephews and nieces including Alan, Daniel, Michael, David, Christene and Kenneth Almon and families; Frank and Catherine Macdonald; Marie-Paule, Alan, and Ronald Foley Macdonald; and Ronald, Ian and Alan Harding. She was predeceased by her brother, J. Douglas Macdonald (Quebec); sisters, Rosalind Harding and Marjorie Almon; nephew, Douglas Macdonald; and niece, Bernadette Macdonald (Quebec). Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, June 9, at 10 a.m. in Saint Agnes Church, corner of Mumford and Chebucto Roads, Rev. Lloyd O'Neill officiating. Interment in St. Ninian's Cemetery, Antigonish. Kay's family wishes to thank those who tended to her care with compassion and dignity at home, and during her recent brief stay at Parkstone Enhanced Care. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to assist in finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease or a charity of choice.