Venilda "Schinney" MacFarlane

With heavy hearts, we announce the death on December 09, 2023 of Venilda “Schiney” MacFarlane of Morell aged 67. Survived by her husband Rick; her children Vanessa, and Ricky (Amanda); her grandchildren, MacKenzie, Jack, Harrison and Thomas. She will also be sadly missed by her siblings, Loretta (Wayne), and Gerry (Gloria), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, John and Evelyn; and her siblings, Teresa (Chester), Bernice (Donald), Louise, Christine and St. Clair. Schiney was very nurturing by nature. She spent most of her career in the Home Care field working privately and as a RCW. Naturally her daughter and granddaughter would also make their way into the industry of caring for others which made her heart full. Her compassionate ways went beyond that; over the years her and her husband Rick, who she also carried through many personal battles, opened their doors to countless others down on their luck and would treat them to a warm meal including her famous chili, keeping a roof over their head until they could get back on their feet. She absolutely adored her children and grandchildren and could often be found at the baseball field or hockey rink cheering for her grandson Jack, even in her final days she proudly watched him on the ice. If she had something to say she would say it, unless she thought it would be a burden on someone, then she would just say she was fine and there was no changing her mind once it was made up. She loved her bingo, visits from friends and family, a game of cards, country music and over the years she could always hold her own against her son and nephews in a game of hallway hockey. Resting at North Shore Funeral Home, Morell for visitation on Thursday, December 14 , 2023 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Funeral mass to be held on Friday, December 15, 2023 at St. Theresa, The Little Flower Roman Catholic Church, Morell at 10:00 a.m. Interment in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Schiney’s memory may be made to the Morell Lions Club. To send the family a condolence, please email the funeral home at northshorefh02@gmail.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to North Shore Funeral Home Morell.

The funeral for the late Venilda “Schiney” MacFarlane was held on Friday, December 15, 2023 at St. Theresa, The Little Flower Roman Catholic Church, Morell, with Father Brian MacDougall officiating. Placing the Pall were Vanessa Laybolt and Ricky MacFarlane. The first reading was read by Gloria Laybolt, while Tracy MacDonald proclaimed the second reading. as well as offering the prayers of intercession. Father Brian read the gospel and delivered the homily. The Pallbearers were Keir Anderson, Jason Laybolt, Jarrod Laybolt, Jeremy MacDonald, Norman O’Brien, and Jimmy MacDonald. Honorary Pallbearers were everyone in attendance. Flower Bearers were Kenzie Allaby, Jack MacFarlane, Tracy MacDonald, Lesley Laybolt, Alex-Sandrea Hendricken and Josh MacDonald. Music was provided by Frank Whitty singing, Processional, How Great Thou Art; Psalm, Alleluia; Preparation of gifts, Be Not Afraid; Communion, In The Garden; Incensing, Songs of the Angels; and Recessional, Forever and Ever. Interment took place in the parish cemetery. The funeral was under the direction of North Shore Funeral Home, Morell.