It is with great sadness that we announce
the passing of Mary (Mae) Catherine MacNeil (Boyle) on Jan. 13, 2022,
at the age of 87. Mae was born in Beauly, Antigonish County, Nova
Scotia on December 28, 1934. She was predeceased by her former husband
Cornelius (Connie) MacNeil; son James MacNeil (stillborn); parents
William and Margaret Boyle; brothers Joe, Danny, Jack, Allan (died in
infancy) Boyle; sister’s-in-law Helen Boyle, Margie Boyle;
brother’s in-law Jerome Boyd, Tony Mac Donald. She is
survived by her children Harriet Steele, Blaise MacNeil, Sandra (John)
Drach, Jane MacNeil, Margie (Dave) Fracchia, Brad (Krista) MacNeil;
grandchildren, Chris (Lena) Oevering; Amber, Kyley, Lyndon
(fiancé – Rayne Wilson), Catherine, Francis, John-Paul,
Dominic, and James Drach; Dean MacNeil; Christian (Seph) Fracchia and
daughter Rosalie, Courtney Fracchia; Darren and Allysia MacNeil;
great- grandchildren Caleb, Ezra, and Lucas Oevering; her sisters,
Kaye Boyd; Ann (Neil) MacMillan; Tilly MacDonald; brother Francis
Boyle ; sister’s-in-law Rose Boyle and Mary Boyle, as well
as numerous nieces and nephews.
Mae lived the majority of her life in
Antigonish, NS, but also spent time in Ontario. In 2013 she moved to
Kamloops, BC to be closer to her children and grandchildren.
Mae’s faith was extremely important to her, which she also
instilled in her children. She was a member of the CWL for 24 years
and was always willing to help out when needed. Mae loved to sing,
play guitar and go to dances. She especially loved Scottish and
country music. She worked at Morrison Hall at Saint Francis Xavier
University for over 20 years. She was hard working in everything she
did, whether at her job, volunteering, or at home. She was a very
giving and selfless person, and had a great sense of humor. She will
be greatly missed by everyone who knew
her.
A private funeral will be held at St. John
Vianney Parish in Kamloops, BC on Saturday January 22, 2022 at 2:00pm
with visitation prior to the funeral. Internment will take place at a
later date at Saint Andrews Cemetery, in Saint Andrews, Antigonish
County, NS.
In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly
appreciate a donation in Mary’s name to the
Alzheimer’s Society. Online condolences:
www.clcurry.com.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mary Mae Catherine Boyle MacNeil 1934 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia