Sydney Mines, NS
November 5, 1932 - September 28, 2024
It is with profound sadness and much love that we say goodbye to the heart of our family, Mary Howell, who passed away on September 28, 2024, at home.
Born November 5, 1932, in Sydney Mines, Mary was the youngest daughter of the late Jack and Mary Ann MacNeil.
During her amazing 91 years, Mary was a beloved wife, wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Mary enjoyed spending time with the grandchildren whom she adored. Mary had a passion for decorating her home and yard for every holiday. She enjoyed being in the kitchen cooking and baking and always trying new recipes. But most of all, she enjoyed shopping for that next dress and high heels shoes to go dancing in. (Now you can dance again, Mom.)
Mary was predeceased by her loving husband, James Howell; sons David Coleski and Frances (Bill) Coleski; sisters, Cecilla Rendell and Ethal Boutilier; and brother, Frances MacNeil.
Mary is survived by her children Ann Marie (Norm Birch) Devoe, Maxine (Adrian) David, Fredrick (Brenda) Coleski, Joseph (Lori) Coleski, Leisa (Ernie) Devoe, Karen Howell, Brenda (Avery) Viva, James (Diane) Howell, Sherri (Clayton) Howell She is also survived by her pride and joy grandchildren, Joshua, Kriselle, Riley Marie, Nova Marie, David, Nicole, Renee, Victoria, Jason, Jamie, Dayna, Amy, Rebecca, Jacoby, Laine, Robbie, Bianca, Erin, Andrew, Jessica, James Albert, Ethen and her special friend Marina.
Keeping with Mom's wishes, Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation.
Thank You to Dr. Butler, Dr. Yavari, and Dr. Poulos, along with the palliative care team and the northside homemakers, for their hard work and dedication; we especially would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the incredible nurses with VON. МОМ.
I still see your face before me, your voice I long to hear. I miss and love you dearly. God knows I wish you were here. Tears fall freely from my eyes, like a river filled with grief. My only comfort now is that, from pain, you've found relief.
I miss you.
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