On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Edna Mary MacDonald (nee Wilson) passed away peacefully in her 92nd year following a brief illness. During the night, the clouds lifted, and the angels ushered Edna to heaven.
Edna was the loving wife and dearest friend to her husband Jack (2021) for nearly 69 years. Edna was the loving mother to Andy MacDonald and his wife, Erin O’Flynn and Wendy Empey and her husband, Terry Empey. She was a devoted and very proud grandmother to Amanda (nee Empey) and Kevin Bruce; Hayley (nee Empey) and Kyle Weszner; Alannah (nee MacDonald) and Michael Gillan; Bret and Ashley MacDonald (nee Morrison). Edna’s great-grandchildren, Madison, Blake and Ava Weszner; Lucas Bruce; and Bridget and Chelsea Gillan filled her heart with love and will carry on the legacy that Edna and Jack built.
Dear daughter of the late James and Louise Wilson (nee Fieldhouse). Predeceased by her cherished sisters, Mildred Ward (Earl), Grace Tennant (Ted), Ruth Workman (Herb) and her adored brothers Lorne Wilson (Joanne) and Robert (Bert) Wilson. Edna is survived by her brother Ken Wilson and his wife Judy Brown along with sister-in-law Helen Wilson (Bert).
Edna worked for Lorne Wilson Transportation for 33 years, driving a bus and then in the office.
Edna and Jack shared their love to travel and loved being with their many lifelong friends and shared many stories of their adventures.
Edna lived a life filled with kindness, strength and generosity. She was a lifelong volunteer and very active in her community. She was especially proud of her association with Mayfield United Church as President and life member of the UCW, choir member, Sunday School teacher, treasurer and Member of Session. She continued this association even after moving to Cedarview Retirement Living in Woodstock (2020) where she became Ambassador to new residents and met many new friends.
Edna was Past President and lifelong member of the Snelgrove Women’s Institute, 4-H leader, Brampton Fair Board member, Canadian Blood Services volunteer, baseball coach and most importantly, someone who was always there to help anyone in need. Edna drove cancer patients to Toronto for their treatment. Volunteering helped Edna give back for all her many blessings.
Edna was loved by many and was often seen as a surrogate mom and a loyal friend.
She loved a good laugh and a competitive game of cards. A family gathering wasn’t complete without a game of books and runs.
She will be greatly missed by all the lives she touched along her incredible journey and especially for her famous sourdough tea biscuits.
Our sincere thanks to the Nurses at Woodstock Hospital and to Dr. Vu for Mom’s care. We appreciate all they did to provide comfort to our mom and our family and to the ones who came to visit Mom while she was in the hospital.
The family will receive their friends at Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street South, Bolton (905-857-2213) on Friday, March 27th, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral will be held in the chapel on Saturday, March 28th at 11:00 a.m.
Celebration of Life for both Edna and Jack will follow funeral service at Egan Funeral Home, upper level. Spring Interment at Dixon’s Union Cemetery.
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In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mayfield United Church, 12496 Dixie Road, Caledon L7C 2L7 (www.mayfieldunitedchurch.org) or S.H.A.R.E. Agriculture Foundation, P.O. Box 16, Caledon Village L7K 3L3 (www.shareagfoundation.org).
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Lisa Speirs
Edna will be missed by many. My condolences to your family.
Marlene Kidman
Wendy and Family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. Her love shines on in all of you. I know you will honour and cherish her memory.
Lynda Price
Wendy, Andy & families
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom.
Edna was a wonderful lady and she led a remarkable life. Aunt Edna always kept tabs on all the family news. I will miss our phone chats as well as her delicious biscuits!
May your many memories of Edna’s life well lived bring you comfort during these difficult times.
Tom and Donna Armstrong
We have such wonderful memories of Edna. What a gem!!
Susan Goring
Wendy, Andy and all of wonderful family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will miss Edna. I am thinking of all of you at this time.
Heather and Syd Harmon
Edna will be missed by her family and her church family and everybody that knew her. She was a wonderful lady.
Barbara (Mason) Cunnington
Sending my condolences in the loss of your Mom. Edna was a special person and so welcoming. A few years after our move to Northern Ont. your Mom and Dad came to visit us. What a wonderful visit we had. Many years went by and then when I began logging in to Zoom Church Services with Mayfield we touched base once again. I so looked forward to the weekly chats with your Mom following service. She will be missed greatly.
Again my sincere condolences to Edna’s family.
Barb
Edna Wright
Sending my Condolences to all of Edna’s family.. Andy & Erin MacDonald and Wendy Empey & Terry and their families, from a bus driver of Wilson Bus Lines for a number of years.
Edna Wright.
The Willmott Family
Thinking of your family during this time. Sending love and hugs.
Carol and Murray Taylor
Very sorry to learn of the passing of your Dear Mom. Mayfield was so blessed to enjoy Edna and her dear husband Jack and Family sharing their lives in the community. Memories of Bridge games and class field trips where Edna was the most requested bus driver are cherished.
Rev Lloyd Paul & Pat Lawson-Paul
Pat and I have fond memories of Edna and her faithful service to the life and work of Mayfield United Church.
We also have fond memories of Jack.
Margaret Betty
Edna and Jack were such wonderful next door friends in Rosedale. Edna introduced us to Mayfield Church. We spent many wonderful evenings playing cards, and devouring her tea biscuits.
Janice Wallace
Edna will fondly be remembered , I can still see her and Jack walking over to the clubhouse in Rosedale Village for a night of cards , and Edna buzzing by my door on her bike … or out in her garden planting tomatoes … what a beautiful lady with the biggest heart ❤️
RIP Edna
Jack will be so happy to see you …
My sincere and deepest condolences to all Edna’s family …. It certainly was a pleasure to have that amazing couple as neighbors in Rosedale .
Marion Buckton
Dear Wendy, Andy and family,
I am deeply saddened by the loss of your mother. It is difficult to put into words the special bond I shared with Edna (& Jack). Edna was a remarkable woman whose warmth, kindness and influence touched my life in countless ways-she will never be forgotten. From the day the three of us met on a train in 1972, I have cherished the memories we created together and will always hold them close to my heart. Please know that my thoughts are with you during this difficult time, and I am here for you if you need support.
Norma Thompson
Edna was my all time favourite bus driver as she safely drove my Kindergarten classes to many Mayfield farms. She will not only go down in history for her tea biscuits and homemade jam, but also for having the most amazing memory ! We, in turn have wonderful memories of her that we will never forget!! Norma and Rob Thompson
Jim Rowland
Hello Andy , Wendy and family
Our condolences to you on Edna’s passing. There are so many fond memories that flash back.: the many dinners before Mayfield church’s candle light service, me joining you at Expo 67, all those years we witnessed of the fun ” The Gang” Jack , Edna , Lorne, Joanne, Jack ,Grace and Hillis and Willa and many others had square dancing at our farm , Innis Lake and so on.
A life well lived.
Jim and Bente Rowland
Kathryn (Julian} Fletcher
Wendy, Andy and families.
So sorry to hear about Edna’s death. I rarely saw her (and Jack) outside of the Jefferson picnic where we always had a great conversation and she always wanted to know the family updates. She will be missed.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
Kathryn
Kirby Julian and family
Wendy, Andy and family.
Edna was always close to Dick and Jean at the Jefferson picnics. Edna always remembered every family member and wanted to keep up with everything that was going on with the Julians. We will miss Edna’s smiling face.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Kirby Julian
Janice Graves
Dear Wendy & Andy: I’m sure as the days drew closer to your Mom’s Funeral you hearts have grown heavier.
I know I have only known Edna for a bit over 5 years, but I know enough to know her heart was full of love ❤️ for you both.
I am so sorry for your loss. Edna was one of a kind, and you’ve both been very blessed to call her Mom.
I have been keeping you both in my thoughts and Prayers..
Sending you Care and Compassion.
Janice Graves