CRUICKSHANK

Cruickshank (MacDonald), Evelyn Edith

— 80, of Upper Falmouth passed away on June 1, 2018. She was born on June 19, 1937 in Port Morien, Cape Breton to parents, the late Freda and Clarence MacDonald. She had a 37-year career with the Public Service of Canada in various government departments in Sydney, Ottawa, Hamilton and ending her career as a staffing officer with the PSC of Canada, Halifax. In retirement she enjoyed many winters in the Lake Chapala area of Mexico. She is survived by brother Douglas (Kathy) of Dartmouth; sisters Virginia (Bill), Rita, Viola all of Cape Breton; step-daughter Sherry (Jim) Baskeville, several step-grandchildren all of Ontario; a number of nieces and nephews also special niece Diane Green (Donnie Chambers) of Falmouth. Evelyn was predeceased by her husband Cecil (2013); sister Mary Lynn; brothers Alfred and Chess. Cremation has taken place and there will be no service by request. A family gathering will be held at a later date. As she believed in giving to others, memorial donations may be made to the PAWS for Thought through the Royal Canadian Legion, Nunavut Command, 61 Gloria McCluskey Ave., Dartmouth, NS, B3B 2C2. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Dr., Coldbrook, NS, B4P 1B9 (902-6792822). Online condolences may be made by visiting: www.serenityfuneralhome.ca.