Isabell Jean MacDonnell
1931-2019
ISABELL JEAN
MACDONNELL February 10, 1931- July 6,
2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing
after a brief illness, of Isabell Jean MacDonnell of Kempt Road,
Richmond County, Cape Breton on Saturday, July 6, 2019, in St.
Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish surrounded in love by
her children and brother.
Born February 10, 1931 in Balmoral, Cape Breton, she was the
daughter of the late John Alex MacDonnell and Mabel (MacRae)
MacDonnell. She is survived by her 10 children: Sandra
(Phil) Bonin, Mary (Bob) Jarbek, Ralston (Charlene) MacDonnell, Karen
(Albert) Stewart, Anna (Pat) Leahy, Lewis (Susan) MacDonnell, John
(Gloria) MacDonnell, Duncan (Debbie) MacDonnell, Scott (Sherry)
MacDonnell, Kendra MacDonnell; 20 Grandchildren and 17 Great
Grandchildren. She is survived by siblings: Ethel (Paul)
Garland, Annie (Barrie) Reid, Ralph MacDonnell, Duncan (Nancy)
MacDonnell and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by
her husband Lewis MacKenna; three children; Ricky, Darrell and Rita;
Brothers, James, Dan, John, Edward; Sisters, Kaye MacDougall, Elsie
Buchanan, and infant sisters Elizabeth and Mary.
Isabell was a devoted mother and grandmother and friend to
many and will be missed by all. By her request a Graveside
service only will be on Saturday July 13 at 2:00p.m. in Grand Anse
Cemetery. Special thanks to the Doctors and Nurses at the
Strait Richmond and St. Martha’s Hospital for her care and
comfort. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in
Isabell’s name to either of these hospitals or a charity of
your choice. Arrangements are under the care of Dennis Haverstock
Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may be forwarded to
the family at www.haverstocks.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Isabell Jean MacDonnell 19312019..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Décès pour la Ville: Port-Hawkesbury, Province: Nova Scotia