Sean Mackell

I just received news through Brian K and just want to pass on my sincerest condolences to all the Mackells. It’s been a long time since we caroused the streets of Roxboro but he and you all were a large part of my early years. I’m sorry I won’t get a chance to catch up!
Pierre and the Clement Boys

Dear Mackell Family,
I have many fond memories of Sean and some of the great adventures we had together. I still laugh when I think about or tell stories of hitch hiking to California, and then across the country to Florida to meet up with Joey and other friends for spring break. Sean had a great spirit of adventure and I know he will be truly missed.
Much Love,
Brian Kutyn

Shawn as I knew him was a great friend and colleague.
We were always dreaming up knew ways to make money, may it be gutters, windows, or painting.He would always make sure there was a lunch for you that Coco had prepared the night before like her famous meatloaf sandwiches. We would often go to A&W for the famous two for $6 teen burgers.
He was always loyal and dedicated to his clients. He wasn’t happy unless they were happy! Sean took pride in his work and taught me a few “extra” things.Ha ha.
We often got out for a good game of frizbee or football unless golf was on of coarse. There was no interupting Tiger on the coarse.
Sean was excitable and most of the time fun to be with. He was a dear friend and always looking out for you.
My condolences to his family,Colita, and the friends around him.
We miss you Mackell

My sincere condolences to Sean`s family and friends. I only heard the sad news today and a fllod of memories came rushing back from our past together. Sean and I were friends growing up in the west island. The wanderer that he was, he would come in and out of my life without warning, but it was always so much fun to see his dancing eyes and smiling face pop up, out of the blue, on my front porch. Sean was one of a kind and dearly loved by all his friends. I can’t help but smile when I think of him.
Love and big hugs Sean
Diane (A.K.A. Dino)

To Colita & Sean’s and Colita’s families – We are both very sorry to learn of Sean’s passing. We will miss him.
— We 1st knew Sean (& Colita) in his role as renovator and painter of our old James Bay home. He & Colita & their work crew were highly professional in their work with us (& we appreciated this). They brought our house to life — which, we noticed, was something that Sean had a tendency to do – bring those around him more into life.
— He brought vibrancy & a sharing of passion for life into his relationships. He was authentic, genuine, & clear, and he seemed to revel in living.
— After he completed work on our house, we often talked with Sean as we met in James Bay. He’d be riding his bike (& lately, more frequently, he’d be riding Colita’s bike – because he liked it so much) and he’d stop to chat with us. He was honest, open, gentle, sensitive and strong. He was alive and vibrant. He remains a Bright star in humanity — & he will always be a Bright Star in our hearts.
— We cherish our brief friendship with Sean & we will not forget him. Our hope is that we can follow his example in how he lived life fully and honourably.
— We send our support to Colita & to his close friends and family. The loss of this fine, good, man will leave a rift in their hearts that will take much time to heal.
David Sie & Penny Whillans

Sincere condolences to the MacKell family and Reg & Kay.
Hoping time will help to heal the sense of loss that you must feel, the memories you hold dear will keep your loved every near.

My sincere condolences to the Mackell family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts are with you

My condolences to the family and Coco.. I have so many wonderful memories of adventures with Sean..One that always makes me smile…’Hitchhiking up from the keys,stuck in an early New York snowstorm and wanting to be anywhere else…Then Sean belts out full force … ‘ In my mind, I’m going to Carolina’..That song became our travelling song..Pure Sean.

OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE MACKELL FAMILY . THE MAIONE’S HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF SEAN AND FAMILY.
WE THINK AND TALK OF THE MACKELLS OFTEN, WISH I WAS CLOSER TO ALL OF YOU TO GIVE MY CONDOLENCES IN PERSON TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU..
YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS, WITH MUCH LOVE
ROMEO, BETTY ALFREDO, CATHY MARTINO & JOHN

My deepest sympathies to Colita and the Mackell Family.

I had the pleasure of working closely with Sean over the past few years on many Victorian restoration projects in our lovely Victoria neighborhood of James Bay.

Sean was a conscientious businessman and always strove to provide high quality work to all his clients. He was an inspiration to me in many ways.

We would chat on the phone many times a day planning how the jobs would progress. I had the pleasure of working with Sean on one of his very last days with us and feel very honored to have known him.

I am chatting daily with his many clients who have lost their painter or handyperson, trying to fill the gap his passing has left in their lives.

I’ll miss you my Friend!

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To the Mackell family,

I read about Sean’s passing this morning and wish to pass on condolences on behalf of the Bertoia family.

I fell out of touch with Sean 40 years ago when our family moved from Roxboro. Sean and I were classmates/friends and I certainly remember visiting the Mackell household on many occasions. With the 6 Bertoia kids and the 8 Mackell kids, all were classmates/friends with one or the other.

Sincerely,

Doug(ie) Bertoia

Dear Maureen:

I am so sorry to hear of Sean’s sudden passing, I know you were very close as children, Iremeber all the skating in your backyard, it must be difficult for you and for your mom.

If you have a chance, please send me an email.

Hugs,
Diane

Mr and Mrs Mackell and Family – I am sorry to hear about Sean – take care of one another – John English Grapevine TX

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

Diane Drury