MACNEIL, Winnifred Marie
Beaver Cove
Winnifred ‘Marie’ MacNeil (Gallant), age 72, of Beaver Cove, Nova Scotia passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Marie was born in Stellarton, NS, and was a graduate of Stellarton High (68). She graduated from St Francis Xavier University with a BBA (72). She met Greg, the love of her life and was married in 1972. They moved to Calgary, AB where they lived for 35 years, raising their family. Marie returned to school at University of Calgary for her Education Degree and loved teaching grades 1 and 2 for many years. After retiring back to Nova Scotia, she loved spending time with her grandkids.
Marie was predeceased by her parents, Collie and Isabel Gallant and her brother, Colin.
Marie is survived by her husband of 50 years, Greg MacNeil; daughters, Krista Cholak (Jonathan), Boisdale, and Shauna Anderson (Chris), Saskatoon; son, Blair MacNeil, Calgary; grandchildren, Emma, Daniel, Seth, Austin, Nevaeh, and Anthony; siblings, Keith Gallant (Helen), Frank Gallant (Colleen), Claire Gallant, and Jane Hall (Joe); brothers/sisters-in-law, Gerard MacNeil (Leah), Carmel MacNeil, and Marina MacLennan (Philip), all of Beaver Cove; as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank most recently the beautiful staff at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Palliative Care and the staff at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Soldier’s Cove for their care of Marie in her time of need. Thanks also to the County Homemakers and VON for years of support at home, and to the entire community for their kindness.
Marie was a member of the St. Andrew’s Parish, Boisdale. Visitation and memorial Mass to celebrate the life of Marie MacNeil will be held at St. Andrew’s Parish, Boisdale on Thursday, August 3, 2023. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. with the Mass to follow at 11 a.m. with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Interment will take place in the parish cemetery, Boisdale. Following the interment, a reception will be held in the Boisdale Fire Hall.
Donations in memory of Marie may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
My sincere condolences to Marie’s family. She was a strong person who overcame her many health issues. RIP Marie. 🙏
From: Theresa Jackson (Brophy)
We are so sorry for your loss. Marie was such a lovely person. We are glad to have known her.
From: Cheryl and Mick MacLennan
My sincere condolences to Greg & family on the passing of Marie . May she RIP .
From: Martha Mizzi(Nicholson)
Our condolences to you. Ronnie & Beth MacNeil
From: Beth MacNeil
Wishing all of you peace and many happy memories of Marie. She was always kind and warm to me. Sincerest condolences.
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family was a very close part of my life while we grew up in Calgary. The sleepovers, eating Marie’s antipasto and practicing our trumpets for Christmas mass. The end of an era………she is at peace now. Much love to all of you during this difficult time.
My sympathy to the MacNeil and Gallant families on Marie’s passing. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Peggy (MacDonald) Jordan
For quite a number of years Marie and Greg welcomed us into their home. Stories and laughter were a daily occurrence ,our arrival met with welcome and departures always with heartfelt thanks. You were a huge part of my life for a very long time Marie and you will be both missed and fondly remembered. God Bless.
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time. RIP Marie
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time. RIP Marie
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to Greg and the entire Family. May she R.I.P.
Marie was such a kind hearted lady. Her and I became close over the past months. I will miss her dearly My condolences to her family RIP Marie
RIP Marie we love you….Debbie ❤️
Marie was a beautiful lady I will miss her a lot..RIP Marie❤️
Sincere condolences to you and your family Krista.
Gone but not forgotten 💕
Thinking of you all at this most saddest of times. I will miss our times watching the Waltons and her many stories of her family whom she loved so much. She was such a strong woman never a complaint of her sicknesses, she just marched on to what life had in store for her. ❤️
To Carmel and the MacNeil family
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your sister in law. May she rest in peace.
Condolences to Greg and family. I wish you peace and comfort in sharing good memories with one another.
My heart felt condolences to the family.
My deepest condolences to you Greg and the families and friends of Marie’s.
Very sorry for your families’ great loss . May she rest in peace. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Dear Greg and family,
Our sincere condolences to your family at this time of loss. Your loving memories will keep Marie alive in your heart. I remember Marie as such a kind and caring individual.
Sincere sympathy, Mabel and Kenn Pugh
So very sorry to hear about Marie! Condolences to her family! RIP Marie
Heartfelt condolences Greg and family upon the loss of Marie. She will live on in your hearts and memories, may she Rest in Peace. Till you meet again.
Our thoughts and condolences Greg and family that this sad time .
Sending you my deepest sympathies, Greg and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Marie.
Our deepest sympathy to Greg and his family and the Gallant family. Marie was a beautiful person and she will be terribly missed. Love to you all
i remember her kindness and gentle goodness when we were all kids. We have good memories of your mom! I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
We were so very sad to hear of Marie’s passing.,such a lovely lady . Greg and Mari were always so close and together with their children have such a lovely family, you all have our deepest sympathy’s Wishing you all peace comfort and courage during this difficult time. all our love roger and darlene