Katherine Marie O'Connell

Katherine Marie O'Connell (Fiendell), Age 84 of Tideview Terrace, Digby (originally from Plympton, Digby Co.), passed away October 18th, 2013 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Fiendell and the late Jennie Amero (Banks) and the beloved wife of Charles O'Connell (Tideview Terrace). Besides her husband, she is survived by her children, Gloria O'Connell (Paul) Middle Sackville; Charles Jr. O'Connell (Betty), Eastern Passage; Wanda Surette (Gary) Cole Harbour; Kevin O'Connell (Janet) Drayton Valley, Alberta also her sisters Doreen Amero, Ashmore; Myrna Amero (Clifton);Carolyn Amero (Eric) both of Plympton. She is survived also by her 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 3 great great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Randy O'Connell, daughter, Sandra Melanson, sister, Irene Melanson, daughter in-law, Lillian O'Connell and great-grandson, Ezra Trimper.

She was a homemaker all her life, spending her many years devoted to caring for her family, her favorite place was in the kitchen cooking away, always the smell of fresh baked bread and cookies. She cherished everyone who entered her life. Her laughter always filled a room. Her grandchildren always her gems, she glowed even talking about them. Her joy was having her whole family surrounding her in their small house always filled with love.

In her last few years she became a resident of Tideview Terrace, once again becoming a grandmother to so many staff. She cherished all her “girls" and Junior, her extended family. You all were a shining light in her life. We send our sincere thanks to the staff of Tideview Terrace, the love and support you have shown to her and her family will never be forgotten. God Bless you all. Thanks to all who cared for her at DGH and YRH. Special thanks to Dr. Black, Dr. Lafkovici and Dr. Kim. A very special thank you to Marie from YRH, ICU, you truly are an angel on earth. Your prayers and blessings during the end touched us all, we will never forget. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tideview Terrace Activity Dept. or a charity of your choice.

Visitation will be 2-4pm and 7-9pm with Prayers at 8pm on Tuesday, October 22nd from Jayne’s Funeral Home, 7 Birch Street, Digby (245-2525). Funeral Mass 11:30am, Wednesday October 23rd from Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Plympton. Father Henry Smolenaars will preside with interment in the parish cemetery. Leave on-line condolences at www.jaynesfuneralhome.com