McDonald, Doreen (nee Simmons) passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at Campbell House Hospice in Collingwood on Sunday March 31, 2024, after a brave 4-year battle with cancer.
She is deeply loved by her husband Slav Kunicki, her children John (Susan) Hobden and Laurie (Doug) Bowman and Slav’s daughters Isabelle (Uwe) and Lydia (Rob).
Her grandchildren Connor, Shawn, Stephanie, Claire, Grace, Sophie and Lexi and great grandchildren Hannah, Emily, Hector, Monroe and Josh brought her great joy, she cherished every moment she spent with them, and they will treasure their memories of her.
Born in Toronto to parents Albert Edward and Greta Doreen Simmons, Doreen is survived by her brothers Ted (Bernice) and Harry (Lillian) Simmons; predeceased by her brother Richard.
Doreen attended nursing school at Humber College. She worked at Branson Hospital after graduation and started in the Mississauga Hospital ICU in 1990. After many years providing care as an ICU nurse she went onto to work in insurance and then worked with Dr. Cheema doing pharmaceutical studies before retiring. She was also a longtime volunteer with Hospice Georgian Triangle.
Doreen made the world a better place. She will be missed by all who knew her.
A celebration of life will be held at the Blue Shores Clubhouse, 78 Waterfront Circle, Collingwood on Saturday April 13, 2024 from 12 – 4 p.m. Memories will be shared at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in Doreen’s memory may be made to Hospice Georgian Triangle – Campbell House. Friends may visit Doreen's online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com