McDonald, Edith Adeline Edith passed away in the Perth hospital surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 at the age of 76 years. She was predeceased by her parents Robert and Mary (Ashley) Mitchell, sisters Pearl (Hugh) Quackenbush, Shirley (Ernest) Curran, Grace (Harold) Peters and Margaret Mitchell and brothers Robert (Mary), Douglas and in infancy, Elmer. She was the beloved wife of Ellard McDonald and loved mother of Karen, Reggie (Debbie) and Kevin (June) Mitchell. Dear sister of Gerald (Rose) of Perth and sister-in-law of Mary Mitchell of Heart Lake, Alberta. Loved grandma to Nathan, Shannon, Bobby, Brandon and Stephanie. She will be remembered by her great grandchildren, her nieces, nephews, all her family and friends. Edith was employed at the Brown Shoe Company for over 47 years. Friends and family will join together for the a service to be held in the chapel of the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St W., Perth on Wednesday October 8th, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. Private interment will be held in the Ompah Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.