Eila Ruby McDonald

13 December 193319 October 2021

Peacefully at Jean Sandel Retirement Village on Tuesday, 19 October 2021 in her 87th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Alaister. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Kerry and Rochelle, Carolyn and Peter Sullivan, Helen, and the late Patricia. Loved Nana of Ben, Frazer and Chelsea and Nana the great of her 5 great grandchildren.

Messages to the McDonald Family may be left here on Eila’s tribute page.

Accordance with Eila’s wishes a private service has been held.

Eagars Funerals

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Tributes

Very sad to hear you have lost your Mum Helen. Thinking of you at this sad time. Helen Baverstock

Helen Baverstock

To the family of Elia. Deepest sympathy on Elia's passing. Still fondly remembered by many at New Plymouth Riding for the Disabled for your past commitment to the organisation.

Elizabeth Chapman

Dear Helen, Carolyn & Kerry My deepest sympathy to you all on Eila's death. Her service was just beautiful. 💖 Helen your tribute to your Mum was so special - well done. Eila was such a beautiful, caring lady and it has been my pleasure to be a small part of her life for the past years. Helen your Mum was so proud of you - she will always be proud of you - and will walk beside you every day. What an amazing sweet lady you, Carolyn & Kerry have had in your lives. Rest in love Eila. 💖💖

Chrissie Hopkins
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