John Hector MacNeil
Lieu de naissance : Bridgeport, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Lieu de décès : Glace Bay, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 22 juillet 2011
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Johnny Hector MacNeil, 87, Wallace Road, Glace Bay, on Friday, July 22, 2011, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late Hector and Katie (Cameron) MacNeil.
Prior to his retirement, Dad worked for the S&L and Devco Railways for over 40 years. He was a dedicated member of Saint John the Baptist parish and was very active in all parish activities including the parish council and the Men’s Club. He also served on the board of Family Services for the Town of Glace Bay. In his younger days, dad enjoyed playing his guitar and singing at house parties and calling square sets. He especially loved Scottish music and was a faithful listener of the Donnie Campbell Show each Sunday evening.
A wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, he is survived by his sons, Cameron (Kathy Gouthro), Sydney River, Kim (Patricia) Kentville; daughters, Johnna (Johnny) Nickelo, Dominion, and Jessie (Grant) Pearson, Burlington, Ont. He will be forever remembered by his grandchildren, Jessie and John MacNeil, Mitchell and Coady MacNeil, Katie and Christy Nickelo and Stuart, Cameron and Elizabeth Pearson. He is also survived by brothers, Alex, Bridgeport, and Fr. Ed, OMI, Ontario; and sister, Jessie Mae (Ross) Matheson, Marion Bridge. Dad will be fondly remembered by special friends, Ronnie and Louise MacNeil, George Allison and Emily MacIsaac.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Gert (MacNeil), brothers, Angus, Malcie, Cameron, Pius and Harvey, sisters, Sadie and Annie Theresa MacDougall and special cousin, Kaye Walsh.
There will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian burial will take place Wednesday, July 27, at 11 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, New Aberdeen, with Fr. Leo Boone officiating. Interment will take place in the parish cemetery. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Curry’s Funeral Home, Glace Bay.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be sent the family at jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca.
