John 'Dit' MacNeil
Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: October 14th, 2012
The passing of John ‘Dit’ MacNeil occurred on Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Glace Bay Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Neil Joseph and Margaret Anne (MacPhee) MacNeil. John was predeceased by his wife Mary Elizabeth (Flint) MacNeil.
He leaves behind his sister, Pauline (Dan) Chislett; seven children, Chris (Vonnie) Glace Bay, Bernadette (George) DeLaval, Glace Bay, Peter (Carol) Dominion, Johnny (at home), Michael (at home), Debra, Sydney, Sharon, Glace Bay; grandchildren, Tanya, Crystal (Blair) Scott (Tracey), Kayla, Peter, Erin, Amber, Samantha; great-grandchildren, Madison, Emma, Dylan, Emily and Liam.
John was employed with the town of Glace Bay, until he retired in 1974. He spent a lot of time hunting in Framboise, with his son Michael and best friend Greg Smith. He took great pride maintaining his truck and going for a spin to town.
Visitation will be today (Tuesday) Oct. 16, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Curry’s Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Norman MacPhee will be officiating. Interment will follow in St. Anthony’s Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.jmcurryfuneralhome.com.
