NEW GLASGOW – Aileen Dorothy MacDonnell, 60, New Glasgow, formerly of Cross Roads Country Harbour, passed away at home, Saturday, December 4, 2010, surrounded by her family. Born in Cross Roads Country Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Walter Helin and Lillian Goldie (Cooke) Helin Gillis. Aileen was an avid bingo player and enjoyed the Legion dances. She also looked forward to fishing and raking blueberries in the summer. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Surviving are her daughter, Marion Ann (Bumper) Anderson, Truro; sons, Edison Joseph (Cathy), Grande Prairie, Alta; Rodrick James (Angel), New Glasgow; Burnham Francis (Korena Thompson), Sydney; Walter Lewis (Shayne Aylward), Troy; John Angus (Bev), Roy Kenneth, Grande Prairie; Ronald Kenton (Jennifer), Hopewell; boyfriend, Gordon Oakley, Trenton; sisters, Sonya, Blanch (twin), Gladys, Florence, Rosena, Margie and Carla; brothers, Raymond, Edison, Michael and Gunner; 17 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Roy, Gabriel, Ron. The family will receive visitors 2- 4 and 7- 9 p.m. Monday, December 6th in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 7th in the chapel with Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson officiating. Interment will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Country Harbour Mines. Donations may be made in Aileen’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or any charity of choice. To make a memorial donation, please click on the above hyperlinked charity. “Come along home” By Jennifer I’ve noticed you are tired, I’ve come to take you home. She looked at him, Said, “It’s not time, Who will watch over them For me when I’m gone?” He said, “I’ve watched over you, You’ve passed my every test. So come along on home with me, I’d say it’s time to rest You’ve taken care of everyone Your love will see them through. They always will remember The things you want them to. So come along home with me All the ones who’ve come before Are waiting on the other side On that distant shore. “Maybe I’ll come with you.” She told him with a smile. “I’ve carried such a heavy load, For mile after mile. Might be good to set it down And rest my weary bones.” God just smiled and took her hand, And led His warrior home.