Sharon Louise MacDougall (nee West), beloved wife of the late Allan Lloyd MacDougall, passed away at the Goderich Hospital on Tuesday May 28, 2024 at the age of 77. She was born on June 24, 1946 in Ashfiled Township, daughter of the late Richard and Jean West. Dear mother of Heather & Brian Bartlett of La Salle, David MacDougall of Fort McMurray and Marita and Simon Taylor of Goderich. Greatly missed by grandchildren Morgan, Clair, Alexandria, Roderick, Benjamin, Grace and Graham. Also survived by brother Jim West of Kintail, sister Marianne Smeltzer of Ripley, sister-in-law Grace Dollery of Bayfield and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers-in-law Elmer Smeltzer and Jim Dollery.
Sharon graduated from Nursing School in 1966 from St. Joseph’s Hospital in London. She worked as a Registered Nurse at Wingham & District Hospital until she became a stay at home mom to raise Heather, David and Marita. She was called back to work in labour & delivery at the hospital in 1982, helping many local babies arrive safely until her retirement in 2008, all the while helping Allan on the farm.
She managed to find time to serve an active role in her community; a member of South Kinloss Presbyterian Church, a Sunday School Superintendent, President of the Women’s Missionary Society, member of the Kairshea Women’s Institute and Lucknow Lions Ladies.
She made some great memories with her neighbours from the 4th of Kinloss, work colleagues from the hospital, her family and especially her grandchildren. Sharon always had a funny quip to share in conversation that her new caregivers in Goderich Place loved her for!
Sharon loved to cook, sew, watch her beloved Blue Jays (especially Bo!), and work away on her crossword puzzles. In the past few years, she struggled with her health and recently had been on kidney dialysis. Despite all her ailments she never complained. She was immensely proud of all her grandchildren for their achievements whether it be academics, sports, travels, and acts of kindness.
Visitation was held from the MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow, on Saturday June 1, 2024 from 11AM- 1PM followed by the funeral service at 1 PM. Interment South Kinloss Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting the Kidney Care Centre of Southwestern Ontario, Wingham Hospital Foundation, AMGH or the charity of your own choice.
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