Mary Isabel MacDonell MacDonald

February 16, 1926 – February 25, 2025

In the company of her family, Mary Isabel MacDonell (née MacDonald) passed away peacefully at Maxville Manor on February 25, 2025, at the age of 99 years.

Isabel will be sadly missed by her children Hugh Charles (Sandy), Cathy McManaman (Jim), Jerome (Patricia), and Roy. She was the cherished grandmother of Andrew, Lindy, Allister, Michael, and Hannah.

She was predeceased by her husband Archibald C. MacDonell, her parents Hugh R. MacDonald and Penelope (Lopie) MacPhee, her sister Mary Jane MacDonald (Cormic), and her brothers Angus (June), Lindy, and Duncan.

Born and raised on the family farm near St. Raphael’s, Isabel was educated at Iona Academy and later worked for the federal government in a clerical role supporting the war effort. She later married Archibald MacDonell of Williamstown, where they operated a small dairy farm and raised their family.

Isabel was a devoted parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Williamstown and a member of the St. Mary’s Ladies Guild. She will be best remembered for her quick wit, deep faith, and unwavering devotion to her family.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff at Maxville Manor for their excellent care and compassion, especially Dr. Rossbach, Christie Thompson, and all the nurses and PSWs.

Resting at Wilson Funeral Home, 822 Pitt Street, where visitation will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and on Monday, March 3, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Williamstown, on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Rite of Committal at a later date in St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to the Maxville Manor Foundation or a Glengarry County charity would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences may be made at Wilson Funeral Home.