It is with
great sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Susan
Elizabeth (MacLean) MacDonnell, on September 14, 2020 at home
surrounded by her loving family.
Susan was such a special
daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Her
commitment to her family was amazing. She will be greatly missed and
remembered fondly by all who knew and loved her. She was born to the
late Allister and Lorraine (Nugent) MacLean of
Sydney.
She had a successful career at the Kentville and
Bridgewater Justice Centres.
Susan is survived by her loving
husband of 35 years, John MacDonnell; her much loved children Michael
MacDonnell, Moncton NB; Heather (Mark) Tait, Hampton NB; the light of
her life, her grandsons Connor, Liam and Alexander and two
granddaughters due to arrive soon; her cherished dogs Guiness and
Morgan; sisters Judy (Hector) Hayes, Marie MacLean and Mary (Richard)
Devoe; brother Paul (Clare) MacLean; sister in-laws Karen MacLean,
Sherry (Doug) Archibald, Deborah (John) Cusack, Terry Anne (Mark)
MacDonnell, father in-law John "Mac" MacDonnell;
many treasured nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. Besides
her parents she was predeceased by her brother Allister MacLean,
sister (infancy) Sheryl Ann, and mother in-law Yvonne
MacDonnell.
Susan was happiest when she was surrounded by her
family especially her grandsons. Her home was always filled with
family especially for her New Year’s Day
celebrations.
We would like to extend our deepest appreciation and
gratitude to everyone who supported Susan during her
courageous
battle. A special thank you to Dr. Mary MacNeil, Dr.
Deborah Gowan, Dr. Helmut Hollenhorst, nurse Natalie Brooks, and
Bridgewater oncology nurses for their compassionate care during
Susan’s illness.
Cremation has taken place, and funeral mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima, Sydney River on Monday, September 21 at 11am, with Father Patrick O’Neill officiating, all are welcome, internment in St. Stephen Parish Cemetery, Florence. Arrangements are under the direction of the R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, where on-line condolences may be made by visiting www.corkumfuneralhome.ca