MacDonald, Nuala
Nuala MacDonald (nee Bell) of Beaumont, Alberta, passed away June 2, 2022 at the age of 63 years. She fought a courageous cancer battle with dignity, determination, and kindness toward those around her. She maintained her amazing sense of humor throughout and her family and friends have been touched with her ability to always think of others to the very end. Nuala leaves her loving sons Steven (Leah) and Blake, whom she adored, as they were always the light of her life. She is now free to join her beloved husband Lee, who passed away in March 2022, her best friend and husband of 40 years. She was predeceased by her loving parents, mother Sheila Bell and father Jack Bell, both originally from Ardee, Co Louth, Ireland.
Besides her 2 sons, Nuala leaves behind a loving family who adored her and valued her in so many ways: Tony (Diane), Jacquie, Julie (Seamus), Mike (Maria), John, Sheila, and Peter (Diane). Nuala also has many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews who will forever miss her as she always kept in touch in some way despite the distance. It is hard to imagine she will no longer be the patriarch who kept us all connected. We will honor her at every gathering and remember the many stories she shared with so much gusto – nobody enjoyed the recollections of the Bell family as much as Nuala – it was a staple whenever the family came together.
Nuala will be fondly remembered by her in-laws and the many friends she made over the years. There was never a person that met Nuala who was not instantly captivated by her genuineness, loyalty, kindness, honesty, and most of all her humor which was infectious – it was hard not to be happy in her presence. Nuala was gifted in that she was a genuinely kind caring person who enjoyed the simpler things in life and loved her family above all else. She left an indelible mark on those who knew her and we will be forever grateful for the time we spent together.
As per Nuala’s wishes cremation has taken place and a private celebration of her life will be held by her family. Nuala loved flowers, and would appreciate that gesture, however her wish was that any expression of sympathy could be to help others, therefore donations to the Cross Cancer Clinic or a charity of one’s choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Rest in peace Nuala – you will be remembered and forever missed.
I was saddened to hear about the loss of your mom, she was a very dear friend and I shall miss her very much. It was a pleasure to have known her.
I will always treasure the times that her, Barb, I got together and catch up with everything that was happening in our day to day living.
Rest in peace Nuala… will miss you.
So sorry to hear about your mom Stephen & Blake, she will be greatly missed. I’ll always remember our laughs at work as well as on the golf course. Let the love and memories of your mom and dad help you get through this difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear of Nuala’s passing. Such a lovely lady, my deepest sympathy to the Bell and Macdonald families. Rest in Peace Nuala.
Steven, Leigh and Blake
You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers
Love and Blessings,
Myron and Anita Yurko
We are so Sad to hear the passing of Nuala, Nuala had Such a Kind and Gentle Spirit, she will be so missed! Our Deepest Sympathies to the MacDonald and Bell families.
Thinking of you all at this very sad time… RIP Nuala may you rest in eternal peace
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Nuala had a lovely gentle manner and very pleasant personality. We have very fond memories of Nuala, Lee and the boys. RIP. Ar deis De go raibh a anim dilis.
So so sorry to hear the news that Nuala had passed, deepest sympathy to Steven, Blake and the entire Bell and MacDonald families, you are all in our thoughts. Sending love and best wishes to you all.