Marcella Drover Harnum ( September 6th, 1931- June 16th, 2025)

Ella Harnum of Blaketown passed peacefully away on June 16th, 2025. She resided at Lion’s Manor Seniors Home in Placentia, after a lengthy battle with Dementia. Affectionately known by many as “Small Nanny”, she had the biggest heart and touched the lives of all who knew her.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Malcolm Drover, and her second husband, Nelson Harnum; her beloved son Wade; son-in-law Harold; sisters Melba, Vinnie and Emma; and brother Robert.

Left behind with loving memories are her daughter Rosalind (Keith); daughter-in-law Dackenic; grandchildren Adam (Stephanie), Kristi (Trevor), Shawn (Jennifer), Terri (Morgan), Nycki (Andrew); and eleven cherished great-grandchildren who were the light of her life.

Ella also leaves behind a large circle of extended family and friends. She shared many special memories with dear friends Florence Russell, Bertha Jones and Lulu Temple. She will also be fondly remembered for the bond she shared with her little cat “Sookie”.

Visitation at Holloway’s Funeral Home  Wednesday June 18 2:00 – 4:00 pm 7:00 – 9:00  pm, Thursday  2:00 – 4:00 pm and 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Funeral Service will take place on Friday at  2:00 from

St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Blaketown.

She will be forever loved and missed by all whose lives she touched.

Posted in Obituary.

6 Comments

  1. Drover and Harnum families,
    I am sorry to read today the passing of Ella.
    I have fond memories of Ella during my ministry I. the parish.
    Enjoy many cups of tea with her and her late husband.
    My prayer and deepest sympathy is extended to her family and friends.
    May she now rest in peace. God bless.

  2. So sorry to hear about Aunt Ella’s passing, such a sweet lady who I from the age of a young boy enjoyed visiting with.
    She was such a loving lady and I will be forever grateful for the love she showed to Uncle Nels.
    She will be surely missed!!!

  3. To Ella’s family.

    Our deepest condolences on the passing of Aunt Ella. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this difficult time. May she rest peacefully in the arms of Jesus.

    Judy and Andrea March

  4. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Morgan and Terri and the Extended Family. May God Bless You All from Evelyn and Rhyodia Smith

  5. Rosalind, just heard of your Mom’s passing, my heart breaks for you.
    Our Mom’s was so blessed in the friendship they found in each other.

    Words can’t wipe away your tears
    Hugs won’t ease your pain
    But hold on to your memories
    Forever they’ll remain..
    And in your memories
    of your Mom
    May you find comfort..

    In your family and friends
    may you find love..

    And in your heart
    may you find the strength
    to help you through
    this difficult time.
    ❤️
    God Bless.
    Betty

  6. Rosalind and family
    So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Ella and mom were friends,years ago. May she rest in peace. My thoughts are with you all.

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