Deborah Rachelle McKnight

1965 - November 29, 2024

After a courageous battle with cancer, Deborah Rachelle McKnight passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Northumberland Hills Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Terry Donnelly and a loving mother to Rachelle Simon (William), Daniel Crane (Michelle), Dustin Donnelly (Cortney), Travis Donnelly (Jenna), and Brian Crane (Chelsea).

Deborah was an adored grandmother to Sydney, Lincoln, Kylie, Alex, Lily, Keegan, Lochlan, Christian, and Sophia. She was the cherished daughter of the late Orville and Gladys McKnight and a dear sister to Rose Campbell (Drew), Diane Sheppard (Garry), Beverly Howson (Jim), Cheryl Brown (Keith Miller), and the late Roger McKnight and Randy McKnight.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Northumberland Hills Hospital and the oncology department for their compassionate care. Donations in Deborah’s memory may be made to Northumberland Hills Hospital Oncology or Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice.

A celebration of life will be held in the spring.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Allison Funeral Home.

Charlotte Kathleen Majic

February 22, 1948 - 2024

Charlotte Kathleen Schumacher Majic passed away peacefully, on her own terms, in the Palliative Care Unit at Northumberland Hills Health Center. She was 76 years old and leaves behind a legacy of love, commitment, and passion for education, social causes, and her family.

Charlotte is survived by her husband of 52 years, Samuel, her three children, Samantha (John Rasmussen), Charles (Kathrin), and Elizabeth (Peter Repetto), and her beloved grandchildren, Anna and Samuel. Born on February 22, 1948, in Halliday, North Dakota, Charlotte was the ninth of twelve siblings, raised on a cattle and dairy farm, which instilled in her a strong work ethic that defined her life.

After earning a degree in education from the University of North Dakota, she married Sam and settled in Port Hope, Ontario, where she built a remarkable career in education. As a high school teacher and principal, Charlotte pioneered reading programs and cooperative education initiatives, earning a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Toronto along the way.

Charlotte was deeply committed to numerous social and political causes. She was an active member of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation, Retired Teachers of Ontario, and Democrats Abroad. Her boundless energy extended to knocking on thousands of doors for the Liberal Party and participating in various groups like the Canadian Association of University Women, book clubs, and political discussion circles.

Charlotte loved to travel, garden, renovate her home, thrift shop, and sew. She treasured good coffee and pastries, and although she disliked cooking, her love of shared meals and moments brought people together.

In Charlotte’s memory, her family encourages everyone to follow her guiding words: "Be good, kind, generous, and smart." As per her wishes, there will be no wake or funeral.

The family extends their profound gratitude to the palliative care team, including Dr. Essak, Dr. Rys, and the nurses and support staff, for their compassionate care during her final days.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared with the family at Allison Funeral Home.