MacKinnon, Luella E. -  88, passed away February 9, 2026, in Gables Lodge in Amherst, NS. Born in Collingwood, Luella was a daughter of the late Clyde and Pansy (Stonehouse) Ripley.

Luella had a heart of gold full of love, kindness and compassion. She loved her children and grandchildren with all her heart. Luella enjoyed traveling and visiting new places and friends. At one time she was an active member of the Salvation Army Church and Royal Canadian Legion in Springhill. Luella was employed at the Oxford Frozen Foods until it was time to be a stay at home and parent her large family of 10.

Luella is survived by her children, Jean, Sackville, NB; Lois (Nick), Lunenburg; Graham (Kathy), Dartmouth; Carl (Eileen), Don Mills, ON; Dawn (Bernard), Springhill; Gordon, Truro; Greg (Linda), Springhill; Lynn (Victor), Toronto, ON; Tammy, Kelowna, BC; brother, Ian Ripley; sister, Jeanne Ripley; 22 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.

Predeceased by son. James; grand-daughter, Jennifer; brothers, Graham, Donald, Hedley, Ron, Keith and Glendon in Infancy.

Luella's family would to extend a big thank you to all the staff at Gables Lodge for their excellent tender loving care and dedication for providing the best care for their mother over the years. Also, thank you to Andrew MacDiarmid & staff for your kindness and care at a difficult time losing our Mother.

Cremation has taken place in the care of MacDiarmid's Funeral Home and Crematorium, Oxford.

A Celebration of Life visitation will be held from 7-9 Saturday, February 28th at Amherst Royal Canadian Legion, 47 Laplanche Street, Amherst.