S. Pauline O'Hanley

Surrounded by her loving family, Sadie “Pauline” O’Hanley (nee MacDonald), age 89 years, departed this world.  The death occurred at Souris Hospital on Monday, October 14, 2024 after a long and hard-fought battle with kidney and heart difficulties over the past ten months.  Pauline’s family is comforted to know that she will be welcomed in heaven by so many loved ones.

Pauline is survived by her children Bonnie (Keith) Pearle, Rose (Merlin) Affleck, Mary O’Hanley, Claire (Henry) Garrett, John O’Hanley, and Frankie (Sheryll) O’Hanley, her daughter- in -law Bonnie O’Hanley and son- in- law Danny MacIsaac, her sister- in- law Bernie Lewis, her 18 grandchildren and her 33 greatgrandchildren.   Pauline was also blessed with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents Paul and Florence MacDonald, her husband  BJ O’Hanley, her children Emmett O’Hanley and Coleen MacIsaac, her daughter- in- law Shelly O’Hanley, her siblings Fiddy (John) MacKinnon,  Mary (John) Acorn,  Gertie (Alonzo) Riley,  Theresa (Louis) Kelly,  and Pius (Mildred) MacDonald.

Pauline had a strong faith and loved her family, friends, and Community. Her home was always welcoming with fresh baked items and fudge, a good cup of tea, and a game of cards.  Her boiled dinners were a family tradition and a family gathering wouldn’t be the same without her potato salad and plum pudding. Pauline loved her social time.  She loved her nights out playing bingo, her daily tea visits with Frankie Milligan, and going out for a good bite to eat.  Pauline will be deeply missed by many.

Resting at the Dr. Roddie  Community Center, St. Peter's Bay,  on Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Funeral mass to be celebrated on Monday, October 21, 2024 at St Peter's Roman Catholic Church, at 10:00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the St Peter’s Firemen’s Equipment Fund would be appreciated.  Funeral arrangements are entrusted to North Shore Funeral Home, Morell.

The funeral mass for the late Pauline O'Hanley was held on Monday, October 21,  2024 at St. Peter's Bay Roman Catholic Church, with Father Blair Bernard officiating.   Altar servers were David Lewis, Ronnie MacInnis, Gerard MacKinnon and Bobby MacDonald.  Placing the pall were Frankie O'Hanley, Sheryll O'Hanley, and Christina O'Hanley.  Pallbearers included her granddaughters, Krista Affleck, Kelly Stewart, Dawn Laybolt, Brittany Garrett, Christina O'Hanley and great granddaughter, Faith Laybolt.   Everyone in attendance acted as Honorary Pallbearers.   Flower Bearers were grandsons, Joel O'Hanley, Josh O'Hanley, Bud O'Hanley,  B.J. Affleck, Darcy O'Hanley, Denver O'Hanley, Chad Garrett, Jerred Affleck and Adam MacIsaac.  The first reading was read by Dianne MacKenzie, while Frankie Milligan proclaimed the second reading.  Sheryll O'Hanley read the Prayers of Intercession.   Lay Distributor was Joanne Malone.  Passing out the programs for the celebration were Cst. April MacCormack and Sgt. Brent MacDonald.  Music for the celebration was provided by St. Peter's Bay church choir and guitarist Louise MacKinnon singing, Processional, Be Not Afraid;   Psalm, The Lord is My Shepherd;  Preparation of Gifts,  All That We Have;  Communion, Come to the Water;  Incensing, Songs of the Angels; and Recessional, How Great Thou Art.  Interment was in the parish cemetery.   The funeral was under the direction of North Shore Funeral Home, Morell