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Marion Josephine McNeil
1930 - 2011
Marion Josephine McNeil
1930 - 2011
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BORN
1930
DIED
2011
Marion McNeil Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of this gracious, lovely lady, wife and mother after several years of coping with Alzheimer's disease. Marion died peacefully Wednesday, April 20th, 2011, at home, surrounded by her family. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of Roy and Madge Peckham. Marion is survived by her loving and dedicated husband of 57 years, Dugger, her sister Thelma DeYoung of Kingston, her three children, son Ross (Stephanie) and daughter Marie Bowness (Hugh) both of Halifax and daughter Mary-Anne Lyons (David) of Calgary, seven grandchildren, Neil, Erin, and Mark Lyons, Jamie and Lisa Bowness, Skyler and Storme McNeil, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Marion was predeceased by her sister Helen Young. Marion lead a full and active life and had the joy of many cherished friendships. Socially she was the life of a party and loved by all. She had a special quality of compassion and caring for others. Her seven grandchildren were fortunate to have been the recipients of a very special bond. Marion started her working career with the Royal Bank followed by many years of being part of the family business, Dugger's Mens Wear. She was involved in politics as an active member of the Conservative party participating in many campaigns with her husband Dugger. She was a life time member of St. Lawrence Parish, a member of Ashburn Golf Club, and a past board member of the Halifax Forum Commission. Marion spent immeasurable hours in hockey and figure skating arenas supporting her family and enjoying the sports she so loved. She always felt that anyone would have been blessed to have lead her life and her family feels they have been blessed to have had her in theirs. Special thanks go out to Dr. Ernie Johnson, Carmel Hamilton, Janet Bowness, Ester Medalla, and members of the VON and Palliative Care who provided Marion with the greatest of love and care that was so graciously given. Visitation will be held at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr., Halifax on Saturday April 23rd from 6 to 8 pm and on Sunday April 24th from 2 to 5pm. Funeral mass and celebration of Marion's life will be held at 10:30 am, Monday April 25th, in Saint Benedict Roman Catholic Church, 45 Radcliffe Dr., Halifax with Father Owen Connelly officiating. Donations in Marion's memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Halifax. Please visit: www.jasnowfuneralhome.com
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Mickey Archibald
June 8, 2011
To Mrs. McNeil
Mrs. McNeil, You will always be remembered as the kindest of soles, and the strongest of saints.
When I think of you, I think of all the lunches we had together on Fridays at Sunny Brae Avenue.
Mrs. McNeil, Your family was an extension of my own; you cared and loved me as if I was your own.
Time passed and we have spent so much time apart, I am so deeply sorry for my absence.
I hope that you know that there is sadness in the air, that you’re gone.
There was so much that you had taught me, how to “give “to others, without ever asking in return.
The memory of your smile has wings, that bring me back to happy days at the McNeil home.
To Big D , Maryanne, Ross , and Marie, I have a heavy heart because I had been absent for so long .
I love you all.
Mrs. McNeil, Your loved , Your missed , Your remembered
Trickey Mickey
Kathy-anne Fay
April 28, 2011
Dear Duggar, Ross , Mary-Anne and Marie,
I have such wonderful memories of Marion. She was such a genuinely beautiful person . My deepest sympathy for'your loss.
Sincerely, Kathy Anne Fay Brandys
April 27, 2011
My thoughts are with you Dugger during this sad time. As a nurse, it was wonderful to see such a devoted husband and family.God bless, Alexa Stewart
Jennifer Randall
April 26, 2011
Dugger, Mary-Ann, Ross and Marie and family;
My love and thoughts to all of you on the passing of your beloved Marion. I have many warm memories of Marion's kindness, warmth and grace as a young child. Her spirit was infectious and her love of life, family and friends I am sure will live on with all of those she touched.
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April 26, 2011
On behalf of my late parents, Hugh (whose sister Betty was married to Dugger's brother Ron) and Mary Montgomerie, I extend to Dugger and his family deepest sympathy in the loss of Marion, such a fine individual. I wish you courage and strength, knowing that you will have many happy memories to sustain you as you adjust to your loss.
John Montgomerie, Bridgetown, NS
Mary McKeown
April 26, 2011
To Uncle Dugger and our McNeil Cousins, I remember being a scared kid arriving in Halifax by train for a visit and not knowing what to expect. From the moment we met Aunt Marion at the station I felt loved, accepted and embraced as part of the family. She had a special gift for connecting with people. Her zest for life and love of family were contagious. I feel blessed for all the opportunities I had to spend time with this gracious and wonderful woman. My deepest sympathy for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Brian Wilkins
April 26, 2011
Dear Dugger and family - I am so sorry for your loss. As has been said so many times, Marion was a very gracious lady. The love you all shared shows so remarkedly in the rest of your wonderful family.
April 25, 2011
To the McNeil Family,
Our heartfelt condolances for your great loss. Marion was a bright light in the figure skating and retail world. Two areas that connected both of our families.
With deepest sympathy and fond remembrance.
Much Love,
The MacLellan Family
Jeannette Cluett Cluett
April 25, 2011
My deepest sympathy - Dugger & Family...It is so true that Marion touched many lives,including mine,with such a depth of kindness and understanding.Having shared many conversations with Marion,what I knew for certain was that, Dugger ,you were the love of her life.To her children and grandchildren she simply adored you.Upon listening to Ross when he spoke of those who cared for his mom, during her illness,he said how Marion,s caretakers,even those who did not know her all cared for her as though she was part of their family.Perhaps that was because Marion herself made us feel as though we, her friends were indeed all part of her family .It is difficult to remember Marion without thinking about Dugger.Indeed,BLOSSOMS OF THE RAREST KIND. Jeannette Cluett
April 25, 2011
To Dugger and Family, Sincere sympathy on the loss of your wife and mother.May all the great memories bring you some comfort at this difficult time. Sincerely, Philip and Lorraine Noonan and Family, P.E.I.
Koerner
April 25, 2011
Our Thoughts & Prayers go out to you all during this difficult time.
Herm,Janice Koerner & Family
Elsie Howard
Anne & Bob Thomas
April 25, 2011
To Dugger and Family;
We were deeply saddened to learn of Marion's death and wish to relay our most heartfelt sympathy. So sorry we couldn't attend the services due to illness.
You are in our prayers.
April 25, 2011
To Dugger, Mary-Anne, Ross, Marie and families,
I have never met a nicer woman than Marion. She had a wonderful interest in everyone she knew,and made everyone seem special.
She made us smile.
My prayers are with you today,
Martin McNeil
April 24, 2011
Marion was a wonderful, gracious lady. My thoughts are with you all. Love, Mary Turnbull
Paula McIsaac
April 24, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. I will always remember Mrs. McNeil had a warm person who invited all of her children's friends into her heart and home. She was a great lady.
Paula ( MacKinnon) McIsaac
April 24, 2011
Dugger, Ross, Mary-Anne and Marie,
On behalf of myself and all our family, I pass on our deepest sympathies on the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. Marion was a wonderful lady who touched many lives. I know she'll be greatly missed. Our love and prayers are with you.
Peter and Stephanie Noonan & Family, Charlottetown, PEI
Charlie & Cherie Flinn
April 24, 2011
Dear Dugger and Family -
I'll never forget Marion's wonderful smile and the caring heart that she had for everyone - her laughter was special. There was no truer friend than Marion.
Dugger, you loved and cared for Marion so tenderly and now she is in the care of her Heavenly Father, rejoicing in His presence whole and complete.
We have wonderful memories of both of you. May the Lord Jesus comfort you and the family and give you peace at this difficult time. Your Friends, Charlie and Cherie Flinn
Beverly CHAPMAN
April 24, 2011
Sincere Condolences to Dugger and family. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Bob, Bev, Natalie Chapman
April 24, 2011
Dear Dugger, Ross, Marie, and Mary-Anne,
Sincere condolences to you all at this difficult time. Nancy and I will be making a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia in her memory.
Kind Regards,
Dave Chisholm
Shirley Vaughan
April 23, 2011
To the Family of the Late Marion McNeil:
Dear Dugger and Family:
It was with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of Marion. I remember Marion as being a very loving, kind, caring individual who always had time for her friends and family.
She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
May God grant you the wisdom to be able to get through this very difficult period in your lives and to come to the point where you will cherish the many fond memories you must have built up over the years.
May God Bless You,
Shirley Vaughan
April 23, 2011
To Dugger,Ross Mary Ann,Marie and families..so very sorry to hear of Marion's passing our thoughts and prayer's are with you at this very difficult time and the days ahead..cherish the memories !!Take care all ...Janice and Gerard Fagan
April 23, 2011
To Dugger and Family
Extending our deepest sympathy
Ruby and Victor Perrin, Halifax
Bill & Caryn Harrison
April 23, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Laureen Bowness
April 22, 2011
Love and friendship Forever!!! Laureen
Suzanne Flemming
April 22, 2011
Dear Dugger, Ross, MaryAnn, Marie & Family,
May your warm memories bring you peace and comfort. Marion was a warm and beautiful lady inside and out whose laugh was infectious. They say the eyes are the windows to the soul and Marion had the most beautiful eyes. I have so many wonderful memories of Marion that I will cherish forever… she will be missed, but never forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love
Suzanne & Greg
Calgary, Alberta
Monica Stiner
April 22, 2011
To the McNeil family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so sorry for your loss. Marion certainly touched many lives with her smiles and kindness. Qualities she has passed to her children. She is an unforgettable lady! - Sincerely, Monica Stiner
Helen Dawe-Webb
April 22, 2011
To Marie and family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Helen Dawe-Webb, Ken & Kelly Webb
April 22, 2011
Thank-you Marion for all of your Kindness to myself for 57 years. You were and will always be Family to me. So many great memories New York, Old Orchard Beach, Porters Lake,lots more. Thank-you Marion for adding Love to My Life! To The Family "She was simply the Best". Love and Appreciation of Marion,Laureen Bowness, Bruce and "ROB"
April 22, 2011
To Dugger and family:
Our deepest condolences to you on Marion's passing. We have many happy memories of great times shared together, and we know how much she will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike and Doris Laffin
New Waterford
Carolyn Chetwynd
April 22, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I will always have wonderful memories of Marion,as you do, and you will find them comforting in the coming days, and in the future. Marion was one of the sweetest most thoughtful people I have every met, she was definitely one of kind. Love to you all. Carolyn
Albert & Olga Ettinger
April 22, 2011
Dugger & Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you, please accept our deepest condolences.
Joan Hagen
April 22, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you!
I am the wife of late Ed Hagen
Thomas (Tommy) Richard
April 22, 2011
To Dugger & Family, My thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time. Marion now knows all the secrets of the universe. I remember her as such a gracious, kind woman with a great laugh. As she was my sister Mary-T's " "fairy" god mother, I remember being very upset at one particular visit when she & Dugger arrived for a evening with Eddie & Shirley; she didn't have "fairy god mother" wings....I'm sure she has a beautiful set of wings now! With fond memories, please accept my deepest condolences.
April 22, 2011
April 22, 2011
To Dugger and family. My condolences and deep sympathy to all of you. Marion, along with you Dugger, was the kind of close friend anybody would be proud to know. My mother and dad always felt blessed by your friendship and companionship. She will be missed by all.
Jim and Joan Peach,
Ottawa. ON
Robbie Clarke
April 22, 2011
My deepest condolences go out to all of the MacNeil family.
Leah Smith
April 22, 2011
SIncere thoughts and prayers to you all-such a wonderful lady, I will never forget all of the times spent in the McNeil household always welcomed and treated as family. I know there were 3 special souls there to welcome her with open arms-Aunt Anne, Uncle Jim and my Mom. Love to all from Leah and all of the Smiths-Leo, Kellie & Family, Jason, Matthew & Family.
John Donald Cameron
April 22, 2011
To Dugger and Family: Condolences on the passing of Marion.My fond memories of her go back to 1959-1961 when I was working at the bank and looking for a place to stay.I was fortunate to have found the McNeil residence and was well looked after until I moved on.I last spoke with her in 2006 when my wife and I visited ,and found her to be the same gracious and personable lady she was so many years before.May she rest in peace.
Tamara & Paul
April 22, 2011
Dear Dugger and family - Our love and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Marion was a wonderful friend, and always enjoyed being with her. She was definitely the life of a party. May you remember such good times. We will miss her.
Sue-Ellen McCarron (Gray)
April 22, 2011
I am so sorry to hear that Marion passed away. She was a wonderful person, always on the run helping others. She was a great friend to my mother and now they will be together again.
April 22, 2011
My thoughts & prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Take good care. Karen Colp
Stuart Poteri
April 22, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you the McNeil family , on the passing of your mother,and to you Dugger, for the loss of your wife.She was a truly great lady.She will be missed by anyone who had the priviledge of knowing her.
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