Obituary of Bonita Theresa MacCarthy

MacCarthy, Bonita Theresa- 65, Malay Falls died Thursday April 6, 2023 in Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital. Born in Summerside PEI April 21, 1957 she was a daughter of the late Douglas Arsenault & Mildred (Barnett) Crowell. Bonita worked at Fairwinds Motel & Restaurant for the past 20 years, she loved her job and making many new friends while she was there. She loved to watch her children and grandchildren at the ballfield, you could often hear her cheering them all on, she was their biggest fan. Bonita was known by her friends and family as the roadrunner, she was always on the go, and could be counted on by any of her grandchildren to give them a drive wherever they needed to go. She loved to play Bingo, dance and have house parties with friends and family. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. Bonita always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone she met, she will truly be missed by all who knew her. Survived by her children; Natasha (Rick) Sharpe, Joey, Blake (Jerrilyn), Tara (Matt) Muir, grandchildren; Cole, Kailey, Carly, Emma, Ryleigh, Bailey, Lucas, Brantley, Bria, Gunner, Joe, Bennett and Lincoln, siblings; Nancy, Gail (Rod), Duncan (Sherry), Michael, Marie (Todd), Cathy (Peter), Michael, Kenny, stepmother Peggy and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by husband Joe, fiancé Darren, stepfather Bill, brother Joey and sister Tracy. Visitation will be held Tuesday April 11 from 2-4 and 7-9 in DS Crowell & Son Funeral Home, 22558 Highway 7, Sheet Harbour. A funeral service will be held Thursday April 13 at 2p.m. in St. James United Church, Lochaber Mines Rev. Allan Lynk officiating, burial to follow in the church cemetery. Everyone is welcome to Bonita’s home following the burial for refreshments. The family would like to thank the nurses, housekeeping and kitchen staff at Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital for their kindness, care and compassion. Online condolences may be directed to www.crowellsfuneralhome.ca To all my bingo partners, keep on dabbing. To all my dancing partners, kick those heels up and keep on dancing. To my Friday night wing friends, set a chair for me. Most importantly, to my children and grandchildren, hold on to your memories and tuck them into your heart, as I will carry you all in my heart forever and remember wherever you are, there I will be.