Anastasia MacNeil (Borden)
Born In: Donkin, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: April 6th, 2011
Anastasia (Borden) MacNeil, born in Donkin in 1909, passed away gently Wednesday morning at home.
Her 101 years were dedicated to the principles of a sound mind and a sound body and the education of the young.
She was predeceased by her husband, John Angus; by her parents, James and Anastasia (Prendergast) Borden; by sisters, Agatha, Monica and Mary; by her brothers, Gussie, Jamie, Tom, Bernard, Robert, Bill and Wilfred and by grandchildren, Anne Monica and John Michael.
She is survived by daughters, Mary B. and Jane; by sons, John, Angus, Neil, Wilfred and Kenzie and by 24 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, Joseph and Johnny Borden.
Cremation has taken place with no visitation at her request. A memorial mass in her honour and interment will be held at Sacred Heart Parish in Johnstown this summer followed by a celebration ceilidh at Mary B.’s cottage.
Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com.
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