Gloria Jean McNeil
Lieu de naissance : Bridgeport
Date de décès : 29 juin 2016
It is with heavy hearts that we, the brothers and sisters of Gloria, announce her passing on Wednesday, June 29, 2016.
Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late Neil and Mary Bell (McDonald) McNeil.
After graduation from St Michael’s High School she attended Normal College and began her teaching career at St Anne’s School, Glace Bay. Her entire professional life was spent at St Anne’s School.
She was a firm believer in lifelong education. She loved to take courses at Xavier Jr. College and later at CBU. She enjoyed the courses not only for the educational benefits, but also for the people she met.
She was a member of Immaculate Conception parish and at one time taught religious education at St. Eugene’s parish. Her lifelong service to her family and her students was done in joy.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers, Dan (Fox) and Archie McNeil; the love of her life, OReste Pontello.
She is survived by three brothers, Doug (Mary Jessie) McNeil, Stevenville, Ont., John (Butch) Fort Erie, Ont., Greg (Janet) McNeil, Bridgewater; two sisters, MaryLou (Vince) Browner, Glace Bay and Anna Lee McNeil, Baddeck; special cousin, Rev Neil McDonald; two sisters-in-law, Theresa McNeil and Martha McDonald.
Visitation with the family will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 7, followed by a funeral mass at 11 a.m., all at Immaculate Conception Church, Bridgeport. The interment will follow in St Eugene’s Cemetery.
Gloria’s brothers and sisters would like to express their thanks to all members of Alderwood Guest Home for their support and care provided to Gloria during this journey.
Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Sydney Chapter or to a charity of choice.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Curry’s Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. Sympathy can be expressed to the family at www.currysfuneralhome.com.
