Mackell, Sean died suddenly on October 5, 2010 in Victoria, BC. Sean was born on May 19, 1956 in Boston, Mass.
Sean is survived by his partner Colita Landmesser; his parents Kathleen and Fleming; his siblings Rosemary, Kathy, Michael, Joanne, Maureen, Sheilagh, and Fleming; and his nieces and nephews Noah, Clara, Jennifer, Hannah, Maggie, Addy, Gabriel, and Emilie and Charlotte Jones.
Sean was a wanderer and a dreamer. He followed the sun… Key Largo, Hawaii, California and BC are places he loved. Sean was a carpenter and a builder. He was also an artist, taking old windows that people threw away, transforming them into collectable mirrors which he sold all over North America. Sean was an entrepreneur whose sense of adventure was infectious.
The Mackell family plans to celebrate Sean’s beautiful life in mid December when all the family can be home and together. The date will be announced in the coming weeks.
In lieu of flowers friends and family are invited to make a donation to Covenant House (Toronto or Vancouver) in Sean’s name. www.covenanthouse.org
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com
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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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My sincere condolences to Colita and the Mackell family.
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
Sorry to hear about Sean’s passing ….looking at a team picture with Sean and Michael from our Roxboro hockey days ….great memories !
.Deepest sympathy and best wishes to Mackell family !
Regards
Vince Pare
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
Dear Colita & Family ,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one.
You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Love,
Ingrid
Mr and Mrs Mackell and Family – I am sorry to hear about Sean – take care of one another – John English Grapevine TX
Dear Fleming,
We were so saddened to hear about the loss of your son. Something always seems wrong when a parent buries a child. Know that our hearts are with you and your family at this time.
Your skating buddies,
Tricia and Joel
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Diane Drury
I was so sorry to hear about your loss.He was always around my family I almost thought of him as another brother. I saw him last time in Key largo while visiting Gail.He looked well and seemed so happy. God bless