Suddenly in her 92nd year, with Anne at her side, Catherine Veda McDonald passed away on August 20, 2025, after a brief illness. Predeceased by her partner John Charles Brown, her parents, Hardy and Veda Shore and brothers Robert and James Shore. Survived by her brother Murton Shore.
Dear Mother to Tory McDonald, Anne Babin (Russell Stoddart), Robert McDonald (Elisabeth) and David McDonald (Lisa), children of Ronald L McDonald. Cherished Grandmother to Danielle, El, Courtney, Ryan, Nicole (Kaylen), Sarah, Katherine, and Elizabeth.
Loved and missed by the McDonald, the Shore and the Brown families. Fondly remembered by Ryan, Chantal, Danielle, Halle, Nathan, Daniel and Eva of Binbrook. She will be missed by her dear friend Joan Lounsbury, all her friends at the card table and
her extended family at Harbour Hill.
Mom was born June 25, 1934. She spent her life raising her children and managing our home. Mom was a tremendous chef, and we all loved her meals. Many of her recipes are still used to this day like spaghetti sauce, chilli sauce and the good icing. Her meatloaf is the best. She attended all our sporting events, good and bad, from minor hockey to baseball and softball. She was an avid knitter and seamstress. Her afghans are in homes all over Ontario. She enjoyed the game of bridge, whether at the kitchen table or the regional championships. Mom reached the level of Life Master for bridge. She was a fixture in the Bennett Street neighborhood with the Cooks, the Jefferys and the Hibberts. She was a lifelong member of the IODE and served many positions with the Goderich Minor Hockey Association. Mom rarely missed a game on TV involving the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Toronto Blue Jays and the London Knights.
Sincere thank you to all the caregivers at Alexandra Marine & General Hospital.
Visitation will take place on Friday August 29, 2025, from 5pm – 7pm at McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, 11 Cambria Road North, Goderich, ON N7A 2N8.
Church Service and Internment, August 30, 2025 at 11am, Christ Church Chapel of Ease, 3424 Glanworth Drive, London, ON N6L 1J6
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alexandra Marine & General Hospital Foundation for the new MRI machine.
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Janice Tigert Walters
Mrs. McDonald was a gifted and talented woman who always made you feel welcome in her home. I have many good memories of my visits to Bennett Street. I was fortunate to attend her 90th birthday party in 2024 and I will remember her joy as she celebrated with friends and family.
Sending my condolences to her children and her extended family.
Janice Walters/P.W.
Kathleen McDonald
Sincere condolences to Tory, Ann, Robert, David and extended family.
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our trips to Goderich. Cathy was always so kind and welcoming. Such a sweet lady will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Cathy.
Kathleen McDonald.
Brian Butt
Rob, Lisa, Ryan, Katherine & extended family, we are so sorry for your loss and want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time! Your mother’s genuine, heart felt obituary was so nice to read.
God bless!
Brian and Stephanie
Stephen Stringer
Tory, Robert, David and Anne, I have many great memories of your mom. She was always very generous and helpful to me and my siblings and a great friend to my parents. Always will remember her laugh, intelligence, generosity and subtle sense of humour. She was an important part of my childhood and adolescence. My condolences on your loss.
Sharon McClenaghan
Tory, Ann,Dave, Robert and families.
My condolences to you, on the passing of a remarkable lady. I enjoyed her company at the Bridge table.
Sharon
Virginia SUCH/ KENYON
TO DEAR TORY, ROBERT, ANNE, AND DAVID . I AM SO SORRY THIS HAS HAPPENED .. I will never forget all those amazing times at the McDonalds . CATHY TOOK GOOD CARE OF US ALL .
One of my fondest memories was Cathy made the most beautiful dress for me to go the the highschool formal.. It was the prettiest dress I ever had!! I’ll never forget how good I felt in that beautiful dress!! . I remember spending many a time out at the Cottage at Menesetung.. Those wonderful Barbeques and Nobody could cook like Cathy McDonald.. Truly Cathy will be dearly missed by all her wonderful children and grandchildren and all that knew her … sleep well Cathy
Love Virginia
Ernie and Bonnie Canivet
It’s with sadness that we learned today of the passing last week of our Aunt Cathy. Our condolences go out to both her immediate family and friends and to our extended families. Although her candle has gone out, her memory burns strongly in our minds and hearts. Rest in peace Aunt Cathy
Ann McNichol
I was the recipient of much generosity and hospitality from your mom over the years. I enjoyed visiting 238 Bennett Street every summer and actually lived there one tax season. I have fond memories of knitting and chatting with Cathy. She laughed a lot! I also appreciate that she helped feed me while I was a poor student. We loved her care packages!
Tory, Anne, Robert and David, I’m sorry for your loss. I’m thinking of you all.
Jason Hulzebos
Dear the McDonald Family,
Hi its Jason Hulzebos from Blyth,Ontario I’m sorry for your guys loss.
Betty Anne Gill
Tory ,Ann, Robert, David and family
So sorry to hear of the passing of
Catherine.Cherish the great memories you have of her over the years.Thinking of you at this. difficult time.
Sincerely
Betty Anne
Kim Hesser (Jeffery)
Tory, Anne, Robert and David I was saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. She was such a big part of of lives in the Bennett St. neighborhood and to this day I can still hear her calling you all for dinner. Over the past few years I’ ve seen her often at Harbour Hills and she always loved to stop for a wee chat. She was still very involved and busy with her friends and I’m sure will be dearly missed there as well. I send you and your families my deepest condolences and know that she will be forever in your hearts.
Kay and Philip Clarke
We met Cathy when Ron and Phil were students in the CA course in the late fifties. Cathy taught me how to make dill pickles and I still use some of her recipes. We learned to play bridge with them. They looked after our son Bradley while I went to the hospital to give birth to our daughter Suzanne. Our family enjoyed many good times at the cottage. Kept in touch with Cathy over the years and had a good visit recently. Our thoughts are with Tory, Anne, Robert and David.
Jim Costello
Cathy was a great mother-figure to many of us who grew up in the Bennett St neighbourhood. We visited, played every sport we could think of, ate and slept at the McDonald’s house. She accommodated us all with a smile and a meal every time, regardless of time of day. She was a fine lady and mother…RIP Cathy.
Ruby Geddes
My condolences to the entire family. She was a wonderful lady with a great sense of humour, bringing a smile to my face every day. She will be greatly missed.
Bev Lecomte
Tory and family. My condolences to you. I am very sorry for your loss!
Becky and Dave McIvor
Sincere condolences to all of families of Cathy . We met her through hockey years ago and I played cards against her at the legion. May she RIP.
Julie Bakker
Anne and Tori and family, I am so sad and sorry for your loss.
Roo Whetstone
It is no effort to recall Mrs. McDonald’s voice after all this time and all this distance away. I can still hear her in my mind. It is strange to not still call her “Mrs. McDonald” after years of hollering: “Mrs. McDonald, can Tory come out to play?” As a kid on the block we all needed all the extra parenting we could get. Another set of eyes on us kept us intact and uninjured as this was the 70’s and we roamed far and wide. As an adult who occasionally stayed at her home, I found her to be a generous and curious soul who always made me feel welcome. Thank you for that Mrs. McDonald. You will not be forgotten!
Heather Stewart
Cathy was a dedicated IODE MLC member since 1972. She was so proud of our great community involvement and we are grateful for her kindness and volunteer contributions over the years. She will be very missed in our chapter.
Heather Stewart
Regent, IODE Maple Leaf Chapter
Diana Randy Glousher Graham
Memories will last forever enjoying her life to the fullest 💖 ❤️. Share them often ♥️
Anita Shrier
Cathy was a rare gem. The world needs more people like her. Kind, generous, involved in the community and good fun. So many memories over the years. My mother cherished their decades-long friendship, and I have also. Cathy was always so welcoming. And she was game for anything, whether it was cheering at the Goderich triathlon, going to a Toronto blue jay game or helping my mom take her parents to Moosonee in the sheltering heat! Always so grateful for her friendship, support and caring. Miss you Cathy. 💕😘