- McNeil, Donald James "Donnie" It is with great sadness, yet thankful for a life well lived, the family of Donald James McNeil, age 89, of Hantsport, announces his peaceful passing on Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. He was born in November 1934, in Hantsport to the late Malcolm and Lela (Starratt) McNeil. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Nancy Deal; granddaughter, Hayley Martin; brothers, Jack and Mickey; and sisters, Anna Poirier and Mary Cashin. Donnie was not afraid of hard work. His careers included, operating the Esso gas station, delivering oil for Imperial Oil, then Petro-Canada, having a plumbing and heating business and lastly as Public Works Superintendent for Town of Hantsport until his retirement. He loved his community. He pulled tug of war in his youth and found other ways to pull his community together. He volunteered with the HMCC Pool Committee, was with the Hantsport Fire Department for 56 years and Fire Chief for 29 years and lent a hand with anything else that was needed. After retirement, he and Louise enjoyed time in the gazebo and visits with family, friends and neighbours. A private family interment will be held in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport. Donations in memory of Donnie may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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1934 - 2024 (89 years)
