Joan E. MacNeil
Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: November 10th, 2010
With sorrowful hearts we announce the passing of Joan E. MacNeil, 84, a resident of Taigh Solas at the Northside General Hospital. Joan died peacefully, with dignity and in Grace, delighted to be called home, on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010.
Born in Sydney Mines, Joan was the eldest of six siblings, the daughter of the late Malcolm J. and Mabel (Steed) MacNeil.
Joan lived her younger years in Glace Bay but was a resident of North Sydney since 1953. For years, she walked daily to early morning Mass at St. Joseph Church. After her mobility declined, 10 years ago, she made her home at Taigh Solas.
She is survived by her sister, Shirley Irwin, Scarborough, Ont.; her brother, Gerald (Jennie) MacNeil, North Carolina; sister, Carol Ann; and brother-in-law, Donnie Power, North Sydney, with whom she lived for 30 years; sister-in-law, Muriel MacNeil, Boston; also 26 nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her extended family, particularly Michael Cumming, and the residents and staff at Taigh Solas, including her TV buddy, Chippy Reid.
Besides her parents, Joan was predeceased by her brother, Adrian, her sister, Dorothy and husband James Forbes and brother-in-law, John Irwin.
Joan lived a simple life dedicated to God and in service of others. She cared for her mother for many years and was a second mother to Elaine, Alan, Maureen, Gerry and Kathleen Power. She enjoyed life’s pleasures, baking bread and cookies, picking berries, fishing trout, knitting, travelling and eating, especially Donnie’s Sunday suppers. She shared generously and unconditionally. Her prayers touched countless lives.
Her family is deeply grateful for the loving care provided by the staff at Taigh Solas. We will all miss her very much.
Visitation for Joan will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday (today) in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Jake Andrea officiating. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Taigh Solas, c/o Northside Hospital Foundation.
Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com.
Well done good and faithful servant.
