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1980 - 2014
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Obituary for Ian MacDonnell

Bar Harbor
Ian MacDonnell, 33, died August 24, 2014 accidentally at Donnell’s Pond. He was born on Monday, October 27, 1980 in Bangor to Linda (Nietz) and Michael MacDonnell. He was father to Melayna and younger brother to Jesse and Michael.
Ian spent part of his short life in Medway, Colorado, Hawaii and spent most of his adult life on his treasured Mount Dessert Island. He loved his work as a carpenter and his avocation as chef. Ian’s smile would light up a room. He was fun loving, gregarious and fearless. His grandfather, Gordon, called him the “comic relief.” His nieces and nephews describe him as “the best uncle ever,” especially after one of his famous Sunday breakfasts.
He is survived by his parents Michael MacDonnell & Jeff Ackerman of Castine and Linda & Robert Schofield of Edmunds; his daughter Melayna Benner of Warren; his brother Jesse MacDonnell and Heidi Hambrecht and their sons Isaac and Eli of Mount Dessert, ME; his brother Michael and Piyathida MacDonnell and their children Colin, Lalita, Anunthaya, “June Bug” and Sirikit of Camden, ME; his uncle Paul & Marguerite MacDonnell, their children Alice, Nolan and Sean of Waterville; his uncle Marcus Nietz of Southwest Harbor; his uncle Adrian & Tina Lewis, their children Ekko and Trewett; and Tina’s children Logan and Saige of Southwest Harbor, ME; his grandmother Marjorie Monteleon of Southwest Harbor; and his bonus grandmother Joan Bohn of Woodstown, New Jersey. He is predeceased by grandparents John and Georgina MacDonnell, grandfather Gordon Nietz, uncle Preston Nietz and bonus grandfather Ronald Monteleon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and stories in a celebration of Ian’s life from 2-4pm on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Jordan-Fernald, 1139 Main Street, Mount Dessert (Somesville).
Flowers would be appreciated but, if you would prefer, please donate to your favorite charity in Ian’s name.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.
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