Whitney Pier
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-in-law, Tim Hines; sisters, Margaret (Bud) MacInnis, and Allie Atkinson; 26 grandchildren; over 35 great and great-great- grandchildren; as well as sisters-in-law, 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.
Donations can be made in Lena’s memory to the IWK or the Cancer Patient Care Fund – Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
“Mother, you left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, although we cannot see you, you’re always at our side.”
Online Condolences
Sincere Condolence to your family Dave. Losing your Mom is one of the worst days of your life but know that she will always be with you in your heart and memories. We have known most of the Leyte family our whole lives and know that everyone who knew her will have pleasant memories of your Mom and her family. God Bless.
From: Harry and Alaine Taylor
We are so sorry for the loss Of Aunt Lena, she was a precious soul. May She Rest in Peace.
Love Danny and Trish Leyte
From: Patricia Leyte
Dear Albert and family, we were so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mother. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God bless, Allan and Julia Townsend
From: Julia Townsend
Please accept our sincere sympathies on the passing of your Mom. We remember her fondly from children’s birthday parties, and visits to your home.
From: Ed and Wanda Fedora
So sorry for the lost of a beautiful lady inside & out she diffinally received her heavenly wings. Condolences to the Phalen family may Lena RIP.
So sorry to hear about Lena’s passing.Hugs to you all,Lena loved her family gatherings, her family was her life..Thoughts and condolences to her family.
Our sincere condolences to the Phalen family during this time of grief.
Our prayers for peace and comfort to you all.
Craig and Jackie Atkinson and family.
Sorry to hear of lose condolences for my family to your
Sorry to hear of Whillena passing , She was a great talker , and we had lots of Wednesday morning conversations at her apartment during homecare visits , my sincere condolences
I am so sorry for the loss of Lena(Willie) Known to my Mom from Griffin St. I am sure she and my Mom Dorena are having a game of cards and a few laughs in heaven together right now. My thoughts and prayers are going out to Lena’s family. God Bless.
Sorry for your family loss
AnnMarie
We were very saddened to see your mom had passed. Cherish your memories of all the time you spent with her.
Thinking of you , deepest condolences to your family.
Ann & Jane MacNeil
My thoughts and Prayers are with you all. Ann and families. your mom was such a nice lady. She is finally with your dad. Always remember she will never leave you. You all have another Angels watching over you. Huge hugs and may she R.I.P.
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. She was such a beautiful lady. We could always count on Aunt Lena to be at ever family function. She will be missed. Doug & Tricia Leyte
Peace and strength be with you and all of the family, Marilyn. We will miss Aunt Lena very much, especially her sister, Marg, our Mom/Nan. RIP Lena. Xo
We are so sad to hear about your mom’s passing. We will cherish all the beautiful memories of the times we spent with her.Thinking of you all during this difficult time our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs during this time of grief.
I will forever treasure the memories of my time spent with her. My deepest condolences to you all.
May she Rest In Peace.
Ollie Atkinson
Our condolences to you to you all on the passing of your Mother.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Craig and Jackie Atkinson, and family.
My thoughts and most sincere sympathies are extended to all family members and friends. Thinking of you Eileen in this difficult time.
Thinking of you Eileen along with your family at this sad time. Hugs
Condolences Eileen to you and all your family on the loss of you MOM,May she Rest In Peace.
Tom, thinking of you and your family at this time of loss. Sending our condolences and love.
So sorry Ann on the passing of your Mom. My condolences to you & your family !!
Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, I didn’t know her but her daughter Anne spoke very highly of her, she will sure be missed y her family
To Marilyn and family please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Mom.May her memory be a blessing.
So very sorry to hear
of your moms passing She was a very nice lady my condolences to the family..
Tom, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Sending love and condolences to you and your family.
I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER GRAND MOTHER MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO DAVE AND AILEEN AND THE REST OF HER FAMILY MAY GOD KEEP HER IN HIS HANDS AND KEEP HER SAFE
My sincere heartfelt condolences to you Eileen and family…losing a mom is never easy but certainly more difficult so close to her special day! God Bless her and May she Rest In Peace!