Leona Jamael
Passed on: January 27th, 2009
Portage It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our mom, Leona Jamael, 74, of Portage, N.S. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Port Elgin, N.B., she was the daughter of the late William Cecil and Doris (Babineau) Legere of Moncton, N.B. She was a certified nursing assistant and practiced her nursing skills in many provinces throughout Canada until her retirement in 1989. She was the loving wife of the late Elias Sonny Jamael and a gentle mother to her children, Frances (Mitchell Ettinger), Digby, N.S., Susan (David Shipp), Calgary, Alta., Mary Ann, Riverview, N.B., Matthew (Jackie), Cold Lake, Alta., and Carolyn, Portage, N.S. She is survived by brothers, Roy (Suzanne) Legere, Que., Joey (Jeanne) Legere, N.B., and Paul-Emile (Nancy) Legere, N.B. Nanny leaves behind nine loving grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; and two very special canine companions, Holly Berry and Kayla. She was predeceased by her grandson-in-law, Cpl. Dustin Wasden. Cremation has taken place and a memorial mass will be held at St. Mary's Church, East Bay on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at 10 a.m., Fr. Frank Abbass and Fr. Albert Maroun co-officiating. Immediately following the service a tea will be hosted by the CWL at the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, Sydney N.S., or Loaves and Fishes, Charlotte Street, Sydney, N.S. A special thank you to Fr. Neil McKenna, Dr. Greg Myatt, Dr. Ron MacCormick, and all the staff of An Cala Palliative Care unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their amazing care and compassion.
