of Clinton, AR
August 25, 1928 - January 7, 2019
Marion Isabella Donald, 90, of Clinton, Arkansas was born August 25, 1928 to the late William and Alvina (Hildebrandt) Trafford in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and passed from this life on January 7, 2019 in Clinton, Arkansas. Marion was a proud Canadian citizen until the time of her passing.
Marion served as a stenographer for the Canadian Government, an administrative assistant for a Christian high school, and an order clerk for Hudson Oxygen. Her passion for her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ expressed itself through music. She was an accomplished accompanist (piano, organ and pipe organ) and played for thousands of weddings, funerals, church services, cantatas, school plays and other special occasions. Marion loved sewing, cross stitching, and puzzle books. Her hands were never still. There are bountiful fond memories with her children, grand children and great grandchildren.
She began college at Northwestern, where she met her dear husband, Conrad ''C.C.'' Donald. C.C. was one of the original ''Frog Men'' in the United States Navy during WW II and a Gunner's Mate during the Korean Conflict. She and C.C. lived in Southern California and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he worked as a masonry contractor. They retired in 1989 in Clinton, Arkansas. C.C. was an avid student of the Bible. He wrote many Biblical studies, all of which were edited and typed by his beloved, Marion.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of almost 60 years, C.C. Donald, one brother, Nelson Trafford, two sisters; Ruth Trafford and Jean Smith.
Left to cherish her memory are three sons; Daniel Donald (Shelley) of Winchester, California, Larry Donald (Diane) of Winchester, California, Raymond Donald of Clinton, Arkansas, one daughter, Arlene Eldridge (Peter) of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, one sister, Muriel Dunlop of Listowel, Ontario, Canada, three brothers; David Trafford of Wilno, Ontario, Canada, Vernon Trafford of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Edward Trafford, of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, fourteen grandchildren, twenty six great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
A memorial service will be held in her honor at 2:00 pm on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Pee Dee Baptist Church in Clinton, Arkansas.
Arrangements are entrusted to Roller - McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas.
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Catherine (Trafford) Welk
Sunday, January 13, 2019
To Daniel, Larry, Raymond and Arlene, I am saddened to hear you had to say goodbye to your Mom. As difficult beyond words, as this is, it is a wonderful comfort to realize your Mom is in the care and presence of her Saviour and Heavenly Father and is enjoying a joyous Family Reunion there with your Dad and Other dear Family she loves, that will never end!
As my Aunt, your Mom’s outgoing personality, smile and contagious laugh still give me a sense of joy inside when I think of her. I grew up as I’m sure You must have too, hearing Trafford Family stories that originated from 308 Cambridge Street in Ottawa, Ontario. Those infamous family music jam sessions in their small home have been recounted many times, from a much loved time. I can envision your Mom wholeheartedly “pounding out’ the familiar hymns and Gospel music on the piano, while my Dad, your Uncle David and your Mom’s other siblings, all eight of them, played their brass instruments and sang in harmony, filling Grandma and Grandpa’s home with a home grown orchestra and choir! Their neighbours who regularly sat out on their porches to listen in, were really blessed - to God’s Glory. What a heritage we share!
Love and Hugs,
Your Cousin, Catherine (Trafford) Welk
Shirley Waller
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. Marion will certainly be missed. She was a really nice lady. My prayers are with the family.
Bobby and Shirley Waller