Andrew John “Andy” MacNeil
1961-2022
With broken hearts, we
deeply regret to announce the passing of our treasured brother, uncle,
great uncle and a cherished friend to so many…Andy
MacNeil.
Andy passed away
peacefully in Valley Hospice, Kentville on September 12, 2022, after
his brave, resolute battle with cancer. He was with family the morning
he passed and was never alone. Valley Hospice tradition gave Andy a
candlelight, honor-guard good-bye. It was tearful and befitting,
accompanied by a ‘well-chosen’ song by Tom Petty
& The Heartbreakers, “Room at the
Top”.
The love and support
of Andy’s friends, family, homecare team, sweet/kind
neighbors, and the compassionate, gifted staff at Valley Hospice will
never be forgotten. Andy accepted his health challenges with dignity,
showing more concern for how it affected those around him. Simply in
the way he faced his challenges, he taught us all, many valuable life
lessons, “To live on in the hearts of people after
you’re gone, is not to die.”
Andy had applied to
the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery, Phoenix, Arizona, but that dream
was brought to a halt by COVID. Soon after, Andy was diagnosed with
cancer and his two-and-a-half-year battle began. He remained
optimistic and talked about his plans to renovate his home and revisit
the Arizona school at a later date. Andy’s collection of
guitars, including his personally designed guitars were phenomenal. He
was also a truly gifted musician, with a heart of gold.
Andy was predeceased
by our wonderful parents, ‘Myrt and Connie’
MacNeil. He is survived by his sister, Margie (Brad); brothers, Dave
(Bev) and Phil (Denise); nephews, Dustin (Nicole), Madison (Dana);
great-nephew, Lane, and great-niece, Brooke.
Cremation has taken
place and there will be no visitation or funeral service, at
Andy’s request. A celebration of life will take place next
Spring. Donations in Andy’s memory may be made to
Valley Hospice Foundation. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to
the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
Kentville.
We love you
Andy. You will be forever missed.
Enjoy your next journey… as the crow
flies.
“I got a
room at the top of the world tonight
I
can see everything tonight
I got a
room where everyone
Can have a drink
and forget those things
That went
wrong in their life …
I got
a room at the top of the world tonight
And I ain’t comin’ down.”
~ Tom Petty & The
Heartbreakers
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Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia