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