Peacefully, at the Queens Garden Long Term Care Residence, on Thursday, April 2, 2020, in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her husband Joe McDonald (2008) and her son David McDonald (1979). Loved mother of Brenda, Elaine, Mary, Gerard, Julia, Andrea and unofficial 8th bonus child of the family, Paul Leger. Loving grandmother of Alexandra, Morgane, Joshua, Kailen Rose, Chloe Rae, and David, and great grandmother of Gianna and Lazzaro.
Maris was ahead of her times in many ways, and had a love for lifelong learning. She earned her BA from McMaster University in her ’70s and was an enthusiastic supporter of women’s rights in the 1960’s. She practiced meditation, was passionate about personal growth, and was a very vocal proponent of societal change.
She was beautiful, intelligent, and funny.
Due to Covid-19 a service was not possible in April of 2020. There will be no funeral. A memorial gathering will take place on Friday, July 23, 2021 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Cresmount Funeral Home – 322 Fennell Ave. East Hamilton, ON.
On line tributes may be made at cresmountfennellchaqpel.com