Yvonne Marie MacDonnell
1943-2020
MacDONNELL, Yvonne Marie –
Age 77, Troy, Inverness Co. It is with great sadness
that we announce the death of our beloved wife, mom and nana. She
passed away with loved ones at her side on Thursday, December 24,
2020, in the Inverary Manor, Inverness. Born in Campbellton, NB, on
January 2, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Winnifred
(Goulette) Vienneau. Yvonne is survived by her devoted husband,
Martin; son, Blaise; grandchildren, Johanna and Conner.
Yvonne dedicated many years serving others as Registered
Nurse, a career that brought her immense pride. After graduating from
the University of Ottawa with her Nursing Degree, she held positions
in Psychiatric Nursing, Nursing Instruction, Director of Recovery
House and Public Health Nurse. Yvonne enjoyed traveling, camping,
knitting, singing, dancing and playing piano in the company of those
she loved. She was incredibly generous and supported many charities.
Yvonne battle Multiple Sclerosis for over 44 years.
Yvonne’s family would like to extend a sincere
thank you to the staff of the Inverary Manor and a special thank you
to the team of Highlands Villa where Yvonne resided the last two and a
half years.
Due to the current COVID restrictions there
will be no visitation. Funeral mass will be held from Stella Maris
Roman Catholic Church, Creignish on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Father
Eugene Morris officiating. Cremation will
follow with burial at a later date. Social distancing measures will be
in place at the church and facemasks are required at all times.
In lieu of flowers, donations to honour Yvonne’s
lifelong dedication to the health community may be made to the MS
Society or to a charity of one’s choice. Words of comfort
may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Yvonne Marie MacDonnell 19432020..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
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