John "Russell" MacNeil's obituary , Passed away on March 21, 2026 in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia

John "Russell" MacNeil

December 5, 1940 - March 21, 2026 (85 years old)

Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia

John "Russell" MacNeil's obituary , Passed away on March 21, 2026 in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dennis Haverstock Funeral Homes Ltd.

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John "Russell" MacNeil

December 5, 1940 - March 21, 2026 (85 years old)

Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia

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John MacNeil Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John MacNeil (Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia), who passed away on March 21, 2026, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his brothers, Joe, Marcellin and Peter; his granddaughter Megan; his parents, John David and Lida MacNeil; and his siblings, Clara, Marie, Mona, Beatrice, Stella, Malcolm, Johnny and Artie.

He is survived by: his wife Jean; his children, Mary (George), Russell Jr. (Glenda), Colton (Jade), Cody (Brenna), Taylor, Bryanna (Colin), Machara (Beamer), Tyler (Jane), Dylan (Molly), Codey and Kayla (Kyle); his great grandchildren, Tanner, Paisley, Layton and Cooper; and his siblings, Katie, Yvonne (Don), Joan (Gary), Martina (Francis), Jimmy (Darlene) and Larry (Isabel). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Donations to be made to St. Jospeh's Parish Vision.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dennis Haverstock Funeral Homes Ltd.



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Mar 25

Funeral Mass

St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church
138 Granville St, Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A2G1

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Mar 25

Reception

St. Joseph Parish Hall
138 Granville St, Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A2G1

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