Marion Josephine McNeil

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of this gracious, lovely lady, wife and mother after several years of coping with Alzheimer’s disease. Marion died peacefully Wednesday, April 20th, 2011, at home, surrounded by her family. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of Roy and Madge Peckham. Marion is survived by her loving and dedicated husband of 57 years, Dugger, her sister Thelma DeYoung of Kingston, her three children, son Ross (Stephanie) and daughter Marie Bowness (Hugh) both of Halifax and daughter Mary-Anne Lyons (David) of Calgary, seven grandchildren, Neil, Erin, and Mark Lyons, Jamie and Lisa Bowness, Skyler and Storme McNeil, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Marion was predeceased by her sister Helen Young. Marion lead a full and active life and had the joy of many cherished friendships. Socially she was the life of a party and loved by all. She had a special quality of compassion and caring for others. Her seven grandchildren were fortunate to have been the recipients of a very special bond. Marion started her working career with the Royal Bank followed by many years of being part of the family business, Dugger's Mens Wear. She was involved in politics as an active member of the Conservative party participating in many campaigns with her husband Dugger. She was a life time member of St. Lawrence Parish, a member of Ashburn Golf Club, and a past board member of the Halifax Forum Commission. Marion spent immeasurable hours in hockey and figure skating arenas supporting her family and enjoying the sports she so loved. She always felt that anyone would have been blessed to have lead her life and her family feels they have been blessed to have had her in theirs. Special thanks go out to Dr. Ernie Johnson, Carmel Hamilton, Janet Bowness, Ester Medalla, and members of the VON and Palliative Care who provided Marion with the greatest of love and care that was so graciously given. Visitation will be held at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr., Halifax on Saturday April 23rd from 6 to 8 pm and on Sunday April 24th from 2 to 5pm. Funeral mass and celebration of Marion's life will be held at 10:30 am, Monday April 25th, in Saint Benedict Roman Catholic Church, 45 Radcliffe Dr., Halifax with Father Owen Connelly officiating. Donations in Marion's memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Halifax. Please visit: www.jasnowfuneralhome.com