Sadie MacNeil

Sadie was a truly remarkable woman. She was a proud fourteen year breast cancer survivor who loved life. She faced her illness with fierce courage and determination but truly believed that laughter and a positive attitude was her best medicine and never hesitated to share this wisdom with , others . Everyone knew when Sadie was in the building as laughter could be heard in the hall ways, offices and treatment areas.

Sadie worked for the Horizon Achievement Centre for more than twenty years primarily at the Kiosk. She was a frequent volunteer at Centre events and at one time coached Special Olympics floor hockey and baseball. She was an avid fastball player and a proud member of the Sydney ladies panthers. She also played at the eastern Canadian and Canadian national fastball championship where she was selected 1st base all star. The most important thing in Sadie's life was her family and friends. She loved walking on the beach, taking pictures, sketching and taking care of stray animals.

Sadie was the daughter of the late John and Theresa (Farrell) MacNeil. She is survived by her best friend and partner of twenty nine years Carol Pendergast, brother Neil, sisters Mary McNeil, Kathleen (Dougie) MacLean, Joanne (George Howard), Theresa (Kenny MacKenzie) and Franklyn (Glenn) Wadden, nephews and nieces John and Jason , Douglas, Krystal, Daniel, Nicole and Brittany. She is also survived by her extended family Vera Pendergast, Mary (Mike) Keating, Rose (Donnie) Courage, Wayne (Joanne) Pendergast , Alan (Karie) Pendergast and the love of her life Angel and Zax. She was pre deceased by her brother in law Jimmy McNeil, close family friend Desmond Pendergast, grandparents John Joe and Sadie Farrell and Frank and Mary Ann MacNeil.

There will be no visitation for Sadie.

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 22 at 2:00 pm at St. Theresa's Church, Rev. D. Lamey officiating. A celebration of Life will follow the service at the Horizon Achievement Centre. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.

The family would like to express their deepest appreciation and gratitude to all the people who supported Sadie throughout this journey. Donations can be made to the Horizon Achievement Centre Building Fund. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com