Obituary of Nina MacMullin

Nina Weston (MacDonald) MacMullin Port Caledonia It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend on July 3rd, 2023 at the An Cala Unit, Palliative Care surrounded by her loving family at the age of 80 years. Nina was born to the late Katherine (Wadden) and Richard MacDonald. At a young age, she pumped gas at Dearn’s Corner. She then managed the Donkin Credit Union and was the bookkeeper for Home Hardware in her early years. She was a wonderful homemaker, and loved to sew, quilt, make crafts, kilt making, woodworking, decorating, bird watching, babysitting, going for daily drives with Archie and a good game of cards with a beautiful lunch to follow. She attended Sharon Crocker’s aerobics and Ruth’s Yoga. Nina was a member of the MacDonald Pipe Band and the Highland Dancers. Nina is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Archie; her daughter, Stephanie (Gerry) Brufatto; special grandson, Riley who she cherished and he gave her much joy; sister Margie Godin; sister-in-law, Barb MacDonald; step grandchildren, Jason (Nicole), Dwayne (Meghan) and Ryan (Lisa), several step great grandchildren; in-laws, Thelma (Emerson) Murray, Brian (Betty) MacMullin, Jim MacMullin, Melvin (Mary) MacQueen, Sharon (Bill) Hines, Mary (Paul) Holland; Lois MacQueen, Jane MacQueen; special cousins, Janice Boutilier and Douglas MacQueen as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is also survived by her special caregivers, Beth Gillard, Lily Lyons and Diane Green. Dear neighbors and friends, Harriett and Kevin Moss and their children, Kyle and Breagh (Kyle), held a special place in her heart. Besides her parents, Nina was predeceased by her brother Kenneth and brother-in-law, Dennis Godin; father and mother -in-law, Danny and Winnie MacMullin; sister-in-law Marilyn MacMullin; brothers-in-law, Clarence MacQueen and Edward MacQueen; nephews Charles MacDonald and Danny Hines. A special thank you to Dr. Saneea Abboud and the Palliative Care Staff along with VON and Dr. Matthew Ernst. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Monday, July 10, 2023 from 12- 2 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Myrna MacMullin officiating, all taking place at T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 370 Reserve St., Glace Bay, NS (902-849-4199). Private burial at a later date in St. Luke’s Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Cape Breton Palliative Care, St. Luke’s Anglican Church Cemetery, SPCA or a charity of one’s choice. Words of comfort may be sent to the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com