Ronald MacNeil
Born In: Marion Bridge, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: April 21st, 2009
With his family around him and thoughts and prayers from the family and friends near and far, Ron passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney on Tuesday, April 21, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Ron is survived by his best friend and wife of 24 years, Sharon (MacKenzie) MacNeil; two daughters, whom he was especially proud of, Jennifer, Memorial University, Nlfd. and Lynn, at home. Ron is also survived by his parents, Francis and Ann (Owens) MacNeil, Marion Bridge; sisters, Katherine, Montreal, Quebec, Cheryl Wolodka, Front Lake Road, Nadine (Alex) Mugridge, Balls Creek; brothers, David (Martha), Hay Cove, Robert, Edmonton; foster brothers, Charlie MacKinnon, Toronto, Ont.; Robert (Wilma) Brace, Ontario and his mother-in-law, Edith MacKenzie, Hay Cove; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother, Daniel.
Ron began his working career at a very young age; employed with Scotia Tire, Halifax, and last employed with Steve Lewis Autobody before he was forced into an early retirement due to work related injuries. Ron always referred to the family property on Hatchery Lake in Oban as “his piece of Heaven on earth†and spent a lot of quality time with his family relaxing and enjoying nature at its’ finest.
The family would like to express a sincere thanks to Drs. Pahill and Mahomoud-Ahmed and the nurses at the Cape Breton Cancer Centre for their compassion and expert care; to Dr. John Ritter and the palliative care nurses who comforted the family and Ron in his final hours.
Cremation has taken place at Ron’s request. A memorial mass will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, Johnstown on Monday, April 27 at 1 p.m. with Fr. Joe Gillis officiating. A luncheon will follow in the church hall, all are invited.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Cape Breton Palliative Care or the Cape Breton Cancer Centre.
Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com.
