Frances 'Francie' MacIsaac
Born In: Florence
Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: June 1st, 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frances Alma (Bonnar) MacIsaac on Sunday, June 1, 2014, in the An Cala Palliative Care unit of Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born in 1933, Francie was the only daughter of the late Annabelle (Jobe) and James Bonnar of Florence, NS.
She was a graduate of Mount Saint Bernard College (St FX) 1950, and St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Glace Bay 1954. She was married at St Stephen's Church, Florence in 1956 to the love of her life, Donnie MacIsaac of Sydney, who predeceased her in 1989. Francie was a wonderful mother and loving “nana” who will be greatly missed by her children and grandchildren: Marg, husband Ed Taylor and children Ted, Colin and Laura, Montreal, QC; Donnie, wife Lucia (Meagher) and children Donald (Calgary), Maureen (London, UK), Clare and Neil, Sydney; Norma, husband Paul McEachern and children Malcolm and Stuart, London, UK; Eileen, husband Frank McNeill and children Sean and Beth, Pictou, NS; Tommie, wife Gina (Stolee) and children Jack, Grace and Mairi, Chilliwack, BC). She is survived by sisters-in-law Joan MacIsaac and Eileen Bonnar, as well as nieces and nephews, and a wide circle of friends and family.
A registered nurse, she served as a nurse counsellor with the CB Addiction Centre for 25 years retiring in 1998. She was a member of St. Joseph's parish and active in the parish council, Catholic Women’s League and the RCIA. During her retirement she volunteered at the Cancer Care Unit, and enjoyed quilting, knitting, and travelling to visit children and grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her only brother Jim Bonnar, brother-in-law Joe MacIsaac and sister-in-law Sister Maria Loyola (CSM)
Her family would like to extend thanks to all the staff at the An Cala Palliative Care Unit and the CB Cancer Centre for their care and kindness. Special thanks to Dr. Ron MacCormick and Dr. Greg Myatt. Dr. Anne Frances D'Intino who provided advice, comfort and friendship that will never be forgotten.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at TW Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Thursday at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish (St Joseph's Church), Rev. Vern Boutilier officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Memorial donations to the Cape Breton Cancer Centre Patient Care Fund c/o the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation or the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton County would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com.
