Donna Kathleen Robertson

ROBERTSON, Donna Kathleen – 79, Hilden, passed away peacefully, with her family nearby, on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro.

Born in Bible Hill, she was a daughter of the late Gordon and Kathleen ( Hare) MacCallum.

Along with her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers in infancy.

She was a much- loved school bus driver for 31 years and for many of those years, she also worked in the school cafeteria. Donna was a member of Hilden Fire Brigade Auxiliary and held the office of president for many years. She was also a member of Hilden Fireside Club and Hilden United Church.

For many years, Donna had a table at Tatamagouche Farmers’ Market where she sold her pickles, jams and jellies.

Donna is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Darrell; children, Dwight, Gordon, Ardith ( Randy) Cameron; grandchildren, Shaun Robertson, Jamie Lawerance, Briana Stewart, Emily Stewart, Sydney Stewart, Tricia ( Andrew) Fraser; great grandchildren, Reid and Laine Fraser; step- mother, Katherine “Kit” MacCallum; sisters, Nancy ( Tim) MacKinnon, Sandra ( Paul) Fisher.

Donna’s family invite you to come and celebrate her life from 1- 4 p. m., Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, at Hilden Fire Hall, 1414 Highway 2, Hilden. Private family service will be held at a later date.

If so desired, donations in Donna’s memory to Hilden Volunteer Fire Brigade or charity of choice are welcomed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall- Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young St., Truro.

Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Donna’s obituary online and selecting “Send A Condolence” at www. mattatallvarnerfh. com.