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
28 Responses
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 Family,
I met you all many many years ago and just found out the sad news…please accept my condolences
and my prayers are with you.
Many blessings to your family, may he rest in peace!
Mike & Sandy O’Brien
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
i WISH i COULD THANK EVERYONE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE NO ADDRESSES.
MY DARLING SON IS GONE BUT I SHALL THINK OF HIM ALWAYS AND ASK GOD TO HOLD HIM IN HIS ARMS UNTIL I AM ABLE TO JOIN HIM IN HEAVEN. kATHLEEN
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
Dear MacKell family – Growing up on the same street in Roxboro and being one large family with another – brings the pain closer to home. His memory is a gift that God allows us to keep and use to move forward – carry his memory in your heart to share with your friends and family. I think of your family often as I pass by your old stomping grounds!
Keep in touch Maureen –
Love Patricia and the entire Lawrence family
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)
Our deepest condolences to the MacKell family. We are filled with warm memories of laughter and good times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love,
Billy and Debbie