Michael 'Boris' MacNeil
Born In: Glace Bay
Passed in: Glace Bay
Passed on: March 12th, 2014
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Edward MacNeil. Michael peacefully passed away early Wednesday morning, March 12, 2014 at the Glace Bay Hospital with his brother Kevin at his side.
Born in Glace Bay he was the son of the late Peter and Elva (Chant) MacNeil and was a former member of St. Anthony’s Church, Glace Bay.
A 1975 graduate of the Atlantic Police Academy, he spent his entire career in security, working with the K-Mart until its closure and then with Canadian Tire, both in Sydney. Michael enjoyed sports and was a big Bruins and Red Sox fan. He was a very outgoing person and truly enjoyed being with a crowd; that’s probably why he knew so many people.
Michael will be missed by many; especially by his brother Kevin; brother-in-law Gary Pace; nephew Steven Pace; aunts Annie T. MacNeil and Rita MacNamara; numerous cousins and friends.
Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by sisters Bernice and Janet, both in infancy and sister Marlene Pace.
There will be no visitation cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay.
A funeral mass, celebrating Michael’s life will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2014 at Holy Cross Church in Glace Bay with Fr. Norman MacPhee officiating.
Interment will be in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Glace Bay, at a later date.
Donations in Michael’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Online condolences to the family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
