On Thursday, July 16th, 2026, Isla Evelyn McGee (nee Spence) peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus, while at Health Sciences North in Sudbury, Ontario.
Isla was born on April 9th, 1930 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick to parents Walter and Annie (Robinson) Spence. She was one of ten children, born and raised on the family farm. She had fond memories of family gatherings at the farm and kept in close contact with her family throughout the years. She is predeceased by her nine siblings.
Isla met and married the love of her life, Murray Allan McGee, in 1949. They were married 52 wonderful years, moving to Sudbury early on in their marriage, where they lived until Murray went to be with Jesus in 2001.
Isla began her career as a Dietary Aide at Memorial Hospital, along with selling household products for Watkins, charming many people along the way. She loved meeting people and sharing her faith with others. She was actively involved in her home church, Glad Tidings Church, and rarely missed a Sunday.
Isla was known for her love for her family, her unwavering faith, her infectious smile, and her incredible baking talent – especially her homemade crescent rolls and blueberry pie. She has left behind a legacy of love that will live on for generations to come. Her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren will cherish fond memories of her.
Isla is lovingly remembered by her children Gary McGee (Gayle), Paul McGee (Sue), Shawn McGee (Madeleine), and Evelyn Patterson (Brian). Loving grandmother of Dana (Cindy), Tod (Adrienne), Brady (Amanda), Jesse (Christy), Ashley (Jordan), Justin (Christine), Kaitlyn (Nathan), Taylor, Riley, and Connor (Brooke). She is also cherished by fifteen great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Isla will be dearly missed by so many, but we know she now resides in her heavenly home with Jesus. In my Father’s house are many mansions, if it were not so I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me, that you also may be where I am (John 14:2,3).
Special thanks to all the nurses and doctors on the 8th floor at Health Sciences North, who showed our mom compassion and loving care in her final days. A celebration of life will follow at a later date.
My condolences go out to Isla’s family. I will greatly miss my Spiritual mother – . especially her gentle, loving greeting every Sunday morning at Glad. She has finished the race….. Well done good and faithful servant.
July 25, 2026
We were very saddened to have heard of Isla’s passing.
We have know this Beautiful and Godly Woman for many years.
She will be sorely missed by the Congregation at Glad Tidings Church.
Our Sincere condolences to the family.
July 22, 2026
Thinking of the McGee family. The Lord is close to the broken hearted. I will remember your mother as such a prayer warrior. My life was blessed many times by he prayers. My mother’s life was gifted by her loyal friendship. My life forever changed through her godly mentorship. Till we meet again in eternity.
July 21, 2026
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Our thoughts are with you and your family
during this difficult time.
Wishing the family strength and comfort in the days ahead.
Sheldon & Denise Park
July 21, 2026
Sincerest of condolences to all the family, friends and her church community affected by this loss.
She was a beautiful spirit. Special love to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
July 21, 2026
Our hearts are full to have had Grammie in our lives. She always made me feel welcome and loved. Sincere condolences to Gary & Gayle, Paul & Sue, Shawn & Madeline, and Evelyn & Brian and all of Grammie’s great big family. Heaven is brighter with her shining light
July 21, 2026