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PHALEN, Willena (Leyte)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister and grandmother, Willena Phalen on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in Victoria Haven, Glace Bay. Born on March 5, 1934 in North Sydney, Willena was the daughter of the late Margaret and Walter Leyte. She was married to late Thomas James Phalen for 51 years until his passing July 15, 2015. Lena is survived by daughters, Marilyn (Tom) Robinson, Linda (Paul) Kennedy, Ann Phalen, Catherine (Jay) Macinnis and Eileen Morris; sons, Dave (Aileen), Tommy (Bev) and Albert (Alma); son-inlaw, Tim Hines; sisters, Margaret (Bud) Macinnis and Allie Atkinson; 26 grandchildren; over 35 great and great-great-grandchildren; as well as sisters-inlaw, cousins, great friends she made while working at Cape Breton Regional Vocational School and living on Griffin Street and many more family and friends. Besides her parents and husband, Lena was predeceased by her daughter, Margie Hines; grand-daughter, Cathy Miller; great-grandson, Jesse Robinson; daughter-in-law, Paulette Phalen; son-in-law, Glenn Morris; her twin sister, Myrtle who died as an infant; other siblings, Clayton, Harry, George, Charles, Walter, Percy, Norman, Stanley, Lloyd, Marguerite, Mildred, Edith, Louise and Irene; as well as many sisters and brothers-in-law. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there will be no visitations or service at this time for the late Willena Phalen. Donations can be made in Lena's memory to the IWK or the Cancer Patient Care Fund - Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Lena's family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Victoria Haven nursing home for the exceptional care, love and support they provided in her time of need. They were always there to joke around with Lena and to make her a hot cup of tea. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences can be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com. “Mother, you left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, although we cannot see you, you're always at our side.”

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