Hughie Columbus MacNeil
Born In: Ottawa Brook
Passed in: Baddeck
Passed on: August 10th, 2015
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Hughie Columbus MacNeil, 71 of Estmere, N.S. He passed away peacefully at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital on Aug. 10, 2015. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather.
He was born in Ottawa Brook, son of the late Andrew and Mary Ellen (MacDonald) MacNeil. Hughie enjoyed many visits and a good game of cards. He also enjoyed watching hockey and reading the paper. He was an avid storyteller and spent many hours haymaking. His biggest enjoyment was spending time with his grandchildren. Hughie enjoyed countless hours entertaining them, making them laugh, telling them stories, colouring and slipping them the odd $5 bill.
He is survived by his loving wife, Betty MacNeil; children, Andy (Lisa), Eastern Passage, Tanya (Gerry) MacLean, Red Point, Hugh (Laura), Lower Sackville; grandchildren, Jessica, Dykan, Angus Hughie, Caiden, Alex, Mary Margaret, A.J. and Madi; brother, Franklin (Sadie), Ottawa Brook; sisters, Shirley (Nelson) MacLean, Little Narrow, Kim (Will) MacDonald, Sydney; special niece, Sharlene MacLean; as well as many other nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Hughie was predeceased by brothers, Jackie, Gordon and an infant sister, Elizabeth.
Visitation will be held at St. Columba Parish, Iona on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 2 p.m., Fr. Paul Abbass officiating. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery, MacKinnons Harbour, N.S.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Cemetery fund or the Victoria County Memorial Hospital Fund.
Funeral under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home Baddeck, N.S.