Elinor J. Malcolm

It is with great sadness that the family shares that Elinor Joyce (Mackay) Malcolm passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s, in Maritime Oddfellows Home in Pictou, on December 20, 2020.

Mom grew up in Westville, a daughter of the late Herbert and Donna Mackay. She was a graduate of the Halifax Infirmary School of Nursing in 1953. Elinor and "Red" Lloyd lived in New Glasgow with their family and were married on New Year’s Eve 1953 as they loved to dance. During her 37-year career in Aberdeen Hospital she was Head Nurse on 2 North and then moved to care for patients in the Oncology Unit. Her care and compassion for her patients, student nurses and colleagues remains evident in the stories we hear from those we meet.

Mom will be remembered fondly by her daughter, Christie Malcolm, Raleigh, N.C., and son, Marty (Susan) Malcolm, New Glasgow; granddaughters, Amie (Dave) Lee, Halifax and Laura (Matthew) Clarke and their daughters, Charlotte and Sylvie, New Glas

gow. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed by close friend and neighbour, Heather Phinney and family. She was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd "Red" Malcolm; brother, Bryon Mackay and her sisters, Elaine MacKay and Carol Mackeigan and great- grandson, Emmerson Clarke.

Mom was a founding member of the Palliative Care Society, an original member of the Arrow Housing Group and New Glasgow Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.

At home her hands were seldom idle, Mom was a talented crafter and was very generous in sharing her gifts of quilts, hats, mitts, socks and sweaters. Some of those sweaters are still being enjoyed by her greatgranddaughters and those friends, who also thought of her as "Nannie Malcolm". She also spent time making many knitted baby sets that were donated to the Aberdeen Hospital Shop. When Mom wasn’t knitting or sewing, she could be found in the kitchen baking for family and friends! Her famous biscuits, cinnamon rolls, and her special cakes with pink icing were all family favorites!

Mom was a hard worker, loved her family unconditionally and was our biggest supporter. She was always willing to take us to choir, CGIT, sit at the ball field or in a hockey rink no matter the hour or how cold. The tradition continued while she was often found at the rink, watching Laura play hockey and Amie figure skate. Nannie dearly loved her granddaughters, Amie and Laura, and was so proud of all their accomplishments. Mom was always up for some fun, like the time she laced up the skates to play hockey against the Doctors and said she needed a stick.... didn’t matter if it was a left or right shot!

She will be truly missed, but memories of our adventures in Bangor camping, concerts, trips to the Carolinas, along with the tales of shopping trips with "the nurses" will live in our hearts.

We would like to recognize the staff at Maritime Oddfellows Home for the exceptional care shown to Mom, Dr. Andrew Douglas for his kindness and guidance in the early days of her illness and Dr. Randy Burrill for his care during her time at Oddfellows.

The arrangements are under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Cremation has taken place and due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no visitation or service at this time. A service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Elinor to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, Aberdeen Health Foundation, Make a Wish Foundation or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent by visiting: www.rhporter.ca