Passing of a Dear Friend

ELEANORE (BUZIK) MACDONALD  

Beloved mother and grandmother, Eleanore passed away on December 22, 2012. Born on April 22, 1936 in Krydor, SK.  Her childhood was spent primarily growing up in Saskatoon and she attended Bedford Road Collegiate.

I first met her in the late 1950s during our training at the Provincial Psychiatric Hospital, North Battleford. She was there for one year. A group of us students became very close and loved to party. She was great friends to everyone and kept in touch with them for years.

After I returned from my Europe Trip and had started in Regina, she introduced me to Jerold Birstein. He was a friend of her-to-be husband, Glen Macdonald.   I was a brides maid and Jerry a best man at their wedding. Jerry and I were married shortly after. We kept in touch when we were raising our families

Over the years we visited and shared in their events. She was totally dedicated to raising her children and grandchildren who she loved dearly.

I will always remember Ellie for her intelligent, witty, and kindheartedness and a strong personality who stood up for the causes, which she believed in.

She was great collector of sterling silver and working on crafts. She was an avid reader and card player. She hosted and prepared many fantastic meals.

She was the past President of the Mental Health Association and she had a great passion for politics like her parents, acting as a Returning Officer in many provincial elections.

A few years ago Eleanore (Buzik) Macdonald, Marion (Bronch) Creswell, Jacqui (Dutruit) Sumarah and I met in Candle Lake to reminisce. 

 We held such fond memories of those years so long ago.

Peace Be with you Ellie.