Violet (MacDonnell) MacLean
Born In: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: August 7th, 2010
Violet Angela (MacDonnell) MacLean, 91, passed away peacefully on Aug. 7, 2010, at MacGillivray Guest Home.
Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Charlotte (Burgey) MacDonnell of Sydney.
Together with her husband, Alfie, Violet was a founding member of St. Theresa's Church, a life-member of the CWL, and was devoted to her faith. Violet was a former president of the St. Rita Hospital Auxiliary and was honored with a life membership in the Nova Scotia Association of Health Auxiliaries.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Violet is survived by her sons, Danny (Rosie), Larry (Charlotte), David (Mary), Blaise (Colleen), George (Erin); and daughter, Charlotte Ellen. She is also survived by her sisters, Genevieve 'Debbie' Chisholm and Eileen 'Tally' MacNeil.
Violet was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Alfie, her beloved eldest son, Wendell Gerard, daughter-in-law, Margaret (Cann) MacLean, brothers, James, Leonard, and George MacDonnell.
Violet was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by her grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jerry, Bobby, Rosemary Margaret, John, Tina, L.J., Aaron, Kristen, Lindsey, Leigh, Stephen Wendell, Thomas and Jorja Violet, and by her great-grandhchildren, Jeffrey James, Mitchell, Calan, Ethan, Carman D., Brylee, Jessica, Kayshaun, Jacob, Olivia, and Jaden David Alfred.
Visitation will be at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Monday). Funeral mass to be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa's Church. Rev Jim Oliver officiating. Burial at St. Theresa's Cemetery in the family plot.
Donations may be made to Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation or charity of choice. Family flowers only.
Online condolences at TWCurry.com
