Born on July 24, 1963 and died far too soon on September 29, 2021.
She leaves behind so many people who loved her deeply, including partner Ken Peacey and the entire Peacey Clan – April and Trevor (King), Bob and Tammy (Peacey), Kathleen and Clayton (Auch); adored grandson Anthony; son Jeremiah; sisters Brenda (Bettens) and Bonnie (Ketter); aunt Susan (Strega); nephews Kyle, Craig, Stephen, Dalton, Zach, Tyson, Wade and Gavin; nieces Whitney, Christina and Taylor; her Mi’kmaq family in Nova Scotia; her dear friends “the babes”, including BFF Josie and husband Bryon; and family and friends too numerous to mention. We expect that Bev will soon be sharing some laughs with her mother Kathleen Domin, who went on before her in 2009.
Bev was a great storyteller with a wicked sense of humour who accepted everyone she met for who they were. She cared passionately about social justice, particularly Indigenous rights, and embraced her Mi’kmaq heritage. One of the great pleasures of her life was the many road trip adventures she and Ken took together, which invariably included visits to Indigenous historical sites – and casinos. Like her Mom, Bev loved celebrating the holidays (all of them) with family. Our hearts are broken that she has left us so early.
No service by request. Celebration of life for family and friends will be announced.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the many causes that were dear to Bev’s heart: Winnipeg Harvest (https://www.harvestmanitoba.ca/); Resource Assistance for Youth (https://rayinc.ca/); Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre (https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/micmac-native-friendship-society/); MMIWG Sisters in Spirit (https://www.kairoscanada.org/missing-murdered-indigenous-women-girls/commemoration).
And remember to wear your orange shirt!
3 thoughts on “Beverly McDonald”
I miss her lots
I remember when she insisted on driving me home to get my swim suit so I could hang out at the hotel at Kathy’s wedding. And she let me do her makeup! And how she told me she gave Christina tongs as part of her care package when she moved to Brandon. She was a very generous person.
There was no one quite like Bev. She loved me and my daughter, Lauren. She encouraged and supported Lauren in all her endeavors. She loved all Lauren’s art projects.
She was always there for me. To listen, to support, and to give advice. I loved her more than she knew. I miss you Bevvy. I always will.