John Joseph MacNeil
Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: December 25th, 2009
John Joseph MacLean, 89, formerly of Brookland Street, Antigonish, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, in the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home.
Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Daniel and Annie (MacDonald) MacLean.
John moved to Antigonish in the 1950s while working for Sobeys. He later worked with Co-op Atlantic in Antigonish and Moncton. Upon his retirement, John and his wife Dorothy retired to Antigonish. John was a very devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He is survived by his children, Anne MacIsaac, Edmonton, Martin MacLean, Sydney, Kathy Kormos (Charles), Stony Plain, Alta., Aileen Boudreau (Omer), Ottawa, Anita Murray (Rodney), Edmonton; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Dorothy, brother, Joseph and sister, Mary LeForte, both of Glace Bay.
Visitation was held Monday, Dec. 28 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in MacIsaac Funeral Home, 61 Pleasant St., Antigonish. Mass of christian burial at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 in St. Ninian’s Cathedral with Rev. Dennis Lamey presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Parkinson Society of Canada or charity of choice.
We the family, would like to thank the staff at the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home for their kind and compassionate care given to our Dad during his stay at the home.
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