

Beloved wife of the late Stan. Loving mother of Elaine MacDonald, late Lorraine Dixon (late Terry) and Judy Parkes (Buster). Cherished grandma of Jennifer Hauser, Jeffrey Liepins (May), Christine Kucher (James) and Steven Dixon (Lesley). Proud great grandma of Violet, Myles, Lydia, Charlotte, Ethan, Dominic, Zackary, Sebastian, Alanna and Evan. Predeceased by her parents Garnet and Margaret Bell. Dear sister of Bob (Kathy). Predeceased by her siblings Wib (late Jessie), Thelma McPhee (late Murdock), Alex Bell, Verna McClelland (late Evan), Helen McGregor (late Dean) and Lloyd Bell. Sister-in-law of Royetta McGregor (late Alex), Eileen Headrick, Sarah Bailey (late Ron). Predeceased by her brothers-in-law Melville (late Jean), Cedric (late Margaret), Robert (late Wyn), Charles, Elgin (late Mary Jane), Earl (wife Betty Rae), Chester (late Mary Ellen) and Peter (late Anne). Ilene is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Many thanks to the doctors and nurses on 3A and 3C at the Sault Area Hospital for their care and compassion.
Family and friend are invited to Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. East; 705-759-2522) on Monday, June 15, 2026 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Funeral service to follow at 1:00 pm. Rev. Nancy Ferguson officiating. Friends are invited to view the service online anytime up to 90 days, go to www.funeraweb.tv and select Ilene's name. Private family interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial donation (payable by cheque or online) to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Emmanuel United Church would be appreciated. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com for the MacDonald family.
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