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Lilabelle "Lil" MacCannell
May 21, 2026
MacCANNELL, Lilabelle “Lil” – Peacefully at Louise Marshall Hospital on Thursday, May 21, 2026 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Ken MacCannell. Loving mother of Louise (Richard) Newell, David (Rose) MacCannell, Linda (Don) Hannemann, and Wayne (Kelly) MacCannell. Dear grandmother of Kourtney, Alicia (Ben), Cassandra (Doug), Tyler (April), and Kandice (David). And great-grandmother of Riley, Kiana, Maverick, Ethan and Leni. Lil will be missed by her sister Shirley (Doug) Sinclair and by her brother-in-law Doug (Carol) MacCannell. She is predeceased by her parents William & Lily MacKenzie, her sister Shiela (Bill) Hamilton, brother-in-law Bev (Doreen) MacCannell and her sister-in-law Lorraine (Willard) Stevenson.
A funeral service to celebrate Lil’s life will be held at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest on Wednesday, May 27th at 12:00 p.m., with visitation from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Interment to follow at Amos Presbyterian Cemetery. If you are unable to attend the service in-person, you are welcome to view a live stream by clicking on the link below. Link will be available shortly. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Lil are asked to consider the Amos Presbyterian Church or a charity of your choice.
Funeral Service for Lilabelle "Lil" MacCannell
Condolences
Louise & family, so very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and family.
— Blaine & Deby Ferguson, May 27, 2026To the whole MacCannell family; We send our condolences at this difficult time. You will miss your mother dearly.
Dianne and Steve Leith
Our deepest sympathies to the whole family!
Percy & Fay Harrison
Louise, Linda, Dave and Wayne.
So sorry to here about your Mom, She was a wonderful lady Our condolences to all of you and your families Love to you all
So very sorry to hear about your mom passing. Deepest condolences from the Morrison family. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Isobel Morrison
Louise, Richard, Kourtney and Kandace. We are so sorry for your loss.
— Dave and Marg Echlin, May 25, 2026My sincere condolences to Louise, Linda, your brothers, and families. I first met your Mom through our mutual friend, Audrey Dowling. We would travel together to Prime Timers, Cow Town lunches and special senior events in Mount Forest. Lil introduced me to Virginia Burns who we would pick up and take to Cow Town lunch making a happy foursome. Many good times and memories. I will miss them all.
Miriam Long
Louise,Linda,David and Wayne…sincere condolences to you and your families. Your Mom was a lovely lady and a great friend to our Mom. We all grew up in a great neighborhood and have fond memories of times spent together. Cherish those memories as we all do.
— Shirley McCulloch, May 25, 2026So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing Louise. Condolences to your family.
Mary Dowling ( Padget )
Louise, Dave, Linda and Wayne, our deepest sympathy to you and your families. Your Mom, Dad and all you kids were great neighbours.
— Gordon and Kathy (McGillivray) Calder, May 24, 2026So sorry Louise to hear of the loss of your mom.
Our sincere condolences to you and all of your families.
Very sorry to hear this news. Remember the good memories!
— Jim and Kathy Armstrong, May 24, 2026Deepest sympathy Louise and your whole family in the loss of your dear Mom. Thinking of you all.
— Ruth Truax, May 24, 2026