MARIE MACNEIL
Born In: SHEET HARBOUR
Born: December 24th, 1922
Passed in: SYDNEY
Passed on: November 1st, 2016
Marie, age 93, "AA" died peacefully at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney on November 1, 2016, where she had resided for the past 2 years. Born in Sheet Harbour, NS, in December 24, 1922, she was a daughter of the late John and Annie (Barkhouse) Coady. In 1956 Marie married Alex and moved into the MacNeil family home in Big Pond. Both Alex and Marie ran "AA Mac Neil General Merchant”, the local store until 1995. This local institution provided a gathering place for news to be exchanged and also provided all necessary articles for the home ranging from a loaf of bread to plumbing supplies. Mom was always an active person; she enjoyed her grandchildren, sports, knitting, cats and offering an opinion. She is survived by two sons, Allan (Mary), Coxheath and Angus "AA", Truro. She is also survived by her four grandsons, whom she loved to watch play hockey over the years, Andrew (Britt), Ottawa, Daniel (Laura), Westmount, Steven (Kate,) Vancouver, Stuart (Kelsey), Yellowknife. Marie was also blessed to have three great-grandchildren much to her delight, Rose, Ewan and Fiona. She is also survived by her brother, Lloyd, Truro and several nieces and nephews.
Marie was predeceased by her husband, Alex in 2001; sisters, Muriel, Hazel and Eileen and by brothers, Howard, George, Frank.
Sincere thanks to the staff at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Steelworkers Lane, who provided Mum with exceptional care during her stay. Visitation will be held at St Mary's Church Big Pond on Saturday, November 5, noon until the time of the funeral mass at 2 p.m. with Rev. Richard Philiposki officiating. A tea will follow at the fire hall.
In lieu of flowers donations if desired may be made to the Big Pond Community Volunteer Fire Department. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com.
