Obituary of George McNeil

George McNeil Glace Bay It is with broken hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of George McNeil, age 65 the love of our lives. George was the son of the late Chris (Morrison) McNeil. He was a long time employee of Devco Railway and was currently employed by CBNS Railway, Port Hawkesbury, as well, George was a carpenter by trade. Left to mourn, his loving wife of 44 years, Joann (Lynk); two sons, Brian (Courtney), Glace Bay and Kevin (Reni), Ottawa; his pride and joy, his grandchildren, Jaelyn, Kale, Matheson and Emily. Also surviving are his sister, Terry (Harold) Daigle; brothers Hal and David (Sharon); his mother-in-law Marie Lynk; brothers-in-law Freeman (Helen), John (Donna), Wayne (Paulette), Kenny and many nieces and nephews. George cherished his time spent with beloved friends and co-workers. Besides his mother, George was predeceased by father-in-law Freeman Lynk, uncles Babe and George Morrison, nephew Stephen Treybig and a special cousin and friend Sheldon Morrison. As per his request, cremation has taken place. A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 18th from 5-9pm and the Celebration of Life will be held on Monday March 19th at 2pm with celebrant Father Daniel Boudreau, both taking place at T. J Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 370 Reserve St., Glace Bay, NS 902-849-4199. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in George’s name may be made to The Glace Bay General Hospital Palliative Care. https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/glace-bay-general-hospital-charitable-foundation/ Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com