TRENTON – Joan Kathleen MacDonald, Trenton, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016. Born on September 15, 1932, Joan was raised in Stellarton, a daughter of the late Henry and Cecelia (MacLean) MacDonald. She was a member of the former Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, Trenton. Joan was a lady who possessed a quiet, unwavering faith in God and deep love for her family. Surviving are daughter, Lydia “Pokey”; sons, Murray (Sanja) and Kevin; sisters, Faye, Brenda, Marcella and Colleen; brothers, Dougie, Bobby and Sandy; grandchildren, Danielle, Andrew and Alannah; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank; daughter, Joanie; son, Bud; sisters, Virginia and Henrietta; brothers, Raymond in infancy, Wayne, Edward and Donnie. In honour of Joan’s wishes, a private graveside service will be held in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Stellarton, where she will be placed at rest with her late husband, Frank. The MacDonald family wish to thank Dr. Cathy Felderholf and Sr. Marie Smith for their friendship and kindness to Joan for many years. Arrangements are entrusted to P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Joan Kathleen MacDonald, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.