SMITH, Neilena Florence
– 74, of Upper River Denys, passed away peacefully on
Saturday, May 21, 2022 in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital,
Antigonish surrounded by her loving family and is now at home with her
Lord and Saviour.
Neilena was born on November 20, 1947 in Inverness, to the
late Thomas R. and Katherine (Gillis) MacPhail. She married her
soulmate, David, on August 9, 1969. Together they raised
cherished son, Jamie (Colleen) and daughter and best friend,
Carol. Neilena’s pride and joy were her
grandchildren Bryanna and Joshua Smith.
Neilena is also survived by sisters and best friends, Becky
(Brent) Austen and Marion (Bobby) Campbell, brothers-in-law, Raymond
Chandler and Ernie Smith; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth MacPhail, Anna
Smith and Grace Smith; nephews, Scott (Darlene) Austen, Matthew
(Siobhan), Bradley (Kassie), Michael (Chantalle) and Brent (Chelsea)
Campbell and Wayne (Wanda) Chandler and nieces, Stephanie (Mark)
MacEachern and Patricia (Chris) MacDonnell along with grandniece,
Savanna MacEachern and grandnephews, Sean Austen, Neil MacEachern,
Cael Austen, Isaac, Owen, Lachlan and Cohen Campbell, Ethan and Evan
Chandler and Kyle and Kirk MacDonnell, great-grandnephew, Khalid
MacDonnell as well as many cousins and
friends.
Along with being predeceased by her parents, gone before her
were brothers, Darrell and Robert and sister, Anne Chandler, sister,
Margaret Anne in infancy; nephew, Roger Chandler and grandnephew, Noah
MacEachern.
Neilena worked at Georgia Pacific for 42 years in the office
and made many lasting friends through the years. She was a very active
member of Sovereign Grace Presbyterian Church in Blues Mills and had a
particular heart for community outreach. She was a vital member of the
Blues Mills and Area Volunteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary for many
years and had lots of fun times catering to their many events. Neilena
was the most generous, kindest and compassionate person, always
putting the wants and needs of others ahead of her own. She loved her
family dearly and deeply and was happiest when surrounded by them and
their love. Our family will never be the same having lost our
core.
The family would like to thank Dr. MacEachen, Dr. Pereira,
Dr. Cooper and the ICU nurses at St. Martha’s for their
compassionate care.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Dennis Haverstock
Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh. Visitation will take place on
Friday, June 3rd from 2-8 p.m. in Dennis
Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh. Funeral service will be held
in the Blues Mills Gospel Hall at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June
4 officiated by Pastor Wayne MacLeod. Burial will take place
in Upper River Denys Cemetery. Donations in memory of Neilena can be
made to Sovereign Grace Presbyterian Church Community Outreach c/o
Mary Anne MacDonald or to the Blues Mills and Area Volunteer Fire
Department Ladies Auxiliary. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the
family at www.haverstocks.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Neilena Florence Smith 1947 2022..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Death notice for the town of: Whycocomagh, Province: Nova Scotia