Rhoda May MacNeil
1929-2019
MacNeil (MacPhee-Stonehouse). Rhoda May, 89, Bible Hill,
passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 in the Colchester East Hants Health
Centre, Truro. Born in Williamsdale, Cumberland. Co., she was a
daughter of the late Aubrey and Charlotte (Ripley) Langille. Rhoda
worked for many years as a sewing machine operator for
Stanfield’s Ltd, Truro. She was a member of St.
David’s United Church, Bible Hill, and a lifetime member of
the Hannah Unit of the U.C.W. She was an avid bowler and golfer at
Mountain Golf Course and loved to dance and play cards. She also loved
to skunk John in a game of crib.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, John Henry
MacNeil; step-son, Tom (Lynn) of Middleton, Annapolis Co.;
step-daughters, Cathy (Bunny) of Milford, Fern (Paul) of Ottawa;
grandchildren; step-grandchildren; great-grandchildren;
step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; brother, Herman
(Margaret) Langille of Valley; sister, Dorothy Beebe of Wentworth;
daughter-in-law, Brenda Black of Debert; sisters-in-law, Joyce
Langille and Gloria Langille.
She was predeceased by her son Peter Black; brothers, Neil,
Orman, Ronald, Gerald, Keith; sisters-in-law, Josephine, Florence,
Judy; brother-in-law Don.
Arrangements are under the care of Mattatall~Varner Funeral
Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, from where visitation will take place on
Thursday evening from 7-9 pm. and where funeral service will take
place on Friday, April 26th at 2 pm.
Reverend Donna Lawrence will officiate with burial at a later date in
Bible Hill Cemetery, Bible Hill. Family flowers only. Donations in
memory may be made to St. David’s United Church. Private
messages of condolences can be sent to the family by viewing Rhoda’s
obituary and selecting “send a condolence” at
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Rhoda May MacNeil 19292019..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia