Doreen (nee Simmons) McDonald

Doreen (nee Simmons) McDonald passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024, after a brave four year battle with cancer. She is survived 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. Born in Toronto, to parents Albert Edward and Greta Doreen Simmons, Doreen is also survived by her brothers, Ted (Bernice) and Harry (Lillian) Simmons; predeceased by her brother, Richard. Doreen attended nursing school at Humber College, worked at Branson Hospital, and later in the Mississauga Hospital ICU. After many years providing care as an ICU nurse, she transitioned to work in insurance and pharmaceutical studies before retiring. 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.