Ronald Joseph 'RJ' McNeil
Passed on: December 21st, 2008
54, Glace Bay We are very saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Ronald Joseph McNeil, of 879 Main St., Glace Bay, which occurred at his home on Dec. 21, 2008. 'Ronald Joe' was a Red Seal Carpenter and owned and operated his own business for many years. He, 'RJ', was a life member of the Kinsmen Association and a former member of K-40. He also enjoyed being outdoors, bowling, fishing, and bonfires. Ron cherished time spent with family and friends. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late John T. and Catherine 'Kitty' (MacDonald) McNeil. He is survived by his companion, Lynn MacInnis; his two sons, Chad (Terra), Halifax, and Mark (Courtney), Vancouver; Lynn's daughters, Jillian and Natasha (Mark), both of Glace Bay; his sister, Frances Kieley, British Columbia; brother, Allan, Ontario; sister-in-law, Marion, Ontario; very special family friends, Keith and Anne Wilcox; many nieces and nephews, especially Jen and Matt; and other wonderful friends. He was predeceased by sisters, Janice and Marilyn, brothers, John and David, infant brother, Jerome, brothers-in-law, Jerome Poirier and Michael Kieley. Visitation will be held Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. Funeral Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Saturday, 10 a.m. in St. Anne's Church, Rev. Leo Boone officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only. E-mail condolences to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca.
