Obituary of Betty MacNeil

Margaret Elizabeth (Betty) MacNeil, 87 of Halifax passed away November 2, 2024 at Saint Vincent’s Nursing Home. Born in Mulgrave, NS and growing up in Port Hawkesbury, she was the daughter of Leo and Gertrude Forrestal. Betty's interests included dance, music, and quilting. Her teaching career spanned multiple elementary schools in Dartmouth, Halifax, Bedford, and New York. A cherished educator, Betty retired from Sacred Heart School. Betty is survived by her husband of 49 years, Eugene MacNeil; daughter, Merida Merrick (Andrew), Dartmouth, NS; brother, Archie Forrestal (Sharon), Mulgrave, NS; sister, Marie MacKinnon, Port Hawkesbury, NS; grandchildren, Jacob and Katelyn. Betty was predeceased by her parents. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, November 8, 2024 at 12:15pm in Saint Benedict’s Parish, 45 Radcliffe Drive, Halifax, NS, with Father Dan Ramos officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hope Cottage. Special thanks to the staff of Saint Vincent’s Nursing Home who cared for Betty in her final years.