MARTELL, Nona 'Alayne' -We are saddened to announce the passing of Alayne Martell, 50, in the VG Hospital in Halifax on Sunday, November 29, 2020. A bright light in our lives has been extinguished but the amount of love, positivity, and strength she radiated will remain prominent in every soul who had the pleasure of meeting her. Alayne was the daughter of Lester and Carolyn Martell. Besides her mother, she is survived by the light of her life, daughter, Molly and fur baby Marley; her beloved partner, Donald MacNeil, whose commitment and strength over the past year never ceases to amaze her family, and his children, Jenna and Brennan; her brother, Blaire, and wife, Muriel, and their children, Danielle (Andy), god-daughter Meghan (Colby), Janelle (Tyler), Chelsey (Logan) and grandniece, Lilah; sister-in-law Kendra (Reg) and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is also survived by her best friend and her person, Andrea Temple, who was always by her side to make her laugh in the hardest times. Alayne was predeceased by her father, Lester, and younger brother, Claude. Alayne always had a special connection with her father and brother, who would drop everything and rush to her side anytime she needed them. We are comforted by the thought of them reuniting. We would like to send out a special thank you to the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff at the Halifax VG Hospital, especially those who cared for Alayne on 8th floor Hematology and on the 3rd floor ICU. Due to Covid-19 restrictions a private family visitation and burial will take place. Family and friends will celebrate her life at a later date when we can all gather again. Funeral directions are under Haverstock’s Funeral Home in Port Hawkesbury. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made in her memory to the Cancer Patient Care Fund through the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation, 45 Weatherbee Road, Suite 209, Sydney, NS B1M 0A1 "Sometimes it feels like there are so many things in this world that we can’t control. Earthquakes, floods, reality shows. But it’s important to remember the things that we can – like forgiveness, second chances, fresh starts. Because the one thing that changes the world from a lonely place to a beautiful place is love. Love, in any of its forms, love gives us hope." Visitation Information Visitation Private Family Visitation Burial Information Burial Date At a later date