Drustella 'Stella' Horton
Born In: North River, Canada
Born: March 18th, 1938
Passed in: Canada
Passed on: June 23rd, 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stella Horton, 78, on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Victoria County Memorial Hospital.
Born in North River on March 18, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm Jim and Dolena (MacLeod) MacAskill.
Left to mourn are Leanne MacDonald (Patrick) and their children Ethan and Jenna, Truro; siblings, Edna (Leonard) Smith, Baddeck, Meldon MacAskill, North River; sister-in-law Delores, North River, as well as several nieces and nephews. A special niece Darlene who helped care for her as well as special friends Betty, Una, Effie, and Sally.
Besides her parents Stella was predeceased by siblings Molly, Racie, Christine, Sadie Mae, Lloyd, nephew Terry.
A special thanks to the Home Care Staff and nurses as well as the staff at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital especially Dr.. Ritter who made her final days peaceful.
Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck.
There will be no visitation. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the Gospel Hall on Academy Street, Baddeck, N.S.
Burial will take place at the Riverside Cemetery, North River.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society or the Victoria County Memorial Hospital.
