Vale Brownell

Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Vale Brownell (nee Marcellus) of Ingleside, in her 80th year. She was the daughter of the late Sarah (Baker) Marcellus and Lloyd Marcellus.
Beloved wife of the late John Brownell. Although she had no surviving blood relatives, she is survived by many beloved members of her late husband's family as well as a chosen family who will miss her deeply including; Reta Lalonde (Ivan), Alyssa, Justin Lalonde, Gord Gow, Faye Brownell (late Tom), Jim Brownell (Paulette), Cathy MacDonell (Clark), Roy Brownell, Don Sissons (late Betty), Larry Brownell (Sue), Terry Brownell (Denise), Alan Neville (late Judy), Bill Brownell (Ruby), Dorothy Gellately (Ross), Vicki (Jeans) Brownell, and Doris Maclean.  She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and a close knit group of friends.  She was predeceased by her sister-in-law Mary Lafave.
Vale was a friendly and caring person who was loved by her friends and her community.  She always had time to stop & chat with people. She was best known for the amazing memory she possessed, people would often say "go ask Vale" because she could always remember the smallest of details.
In addition to being a dedicated long-term employee of the Bank of Montreal, Vale served for several years as Treasurer of the Lost Villages Historical Society where she was a life-long member.

Funeral Arrangements

A Celebration of Vale's life will be held at Trinity United Church in Ingleside on Saturday, February 21st at 11 a.m. followed by a luncheon in the church hall. Spring interment of cremated remains will be at St. Lawrence Valley Union Cemetery.  Donations to Trinity United Church, the Lost Villages Society or the charity of your choice would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  If you are making your donation online or by cheque directly to the charity, please include the following note with your gift "please notify the family".  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.