David Sterling "Bumpy" McNeil's obituary , Passed away on May 22, 2026 in Sydney, Nova Scotia

David Sterling "Bumpy" McNeil

May 31, 1946 - May 22, 2026 (79 years old)

Sydney, Nova Scotia

David Sterling "Bumpy" McNeil's obituary , Passed away on May 22, 2026 in Sydney, Nova Scotia

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David Sterling "Bumpy" McNeil

May 31, 1946 - May 22, 2026 (79 years old)

Sydney, Nova Scotia

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David Sterling McNeil Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of David Sterling McNeil (Sydney, Nova Scotia), born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, who passed away on May 22, 2026 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David Sterling McNeil to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Roderick MacNeil and Elizabeth MacNeil (MacLean); and his brothers, Murdo MacLean and Sheldon MacNeil. He is survived by: his wife Deborah Ann (Robinson); his daughters, Pamela Murdoch (Brett Zezula), Rachel McNeil and Paula Bartlett (Brent) of Sherwood Park, AB; his siblings, Rhonda Etheridge (Robert) of Point Edward, Sally MacLean of Sydney and Barry MacNeil of Point Edward; his grandchildren, MacKenzie Murdoch, Rebecca McNeil, Ceilidh Murdoch, Sara Mackie, Nicholas Bartlett, Lucas Bartlett and Abbi Bartlett; and his great grandchild Landon Dorsheid-Murdoch.

Memorials may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sydney Memorial Chapel



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May 28, 2026

Kim Cochrane wrote a sympathy message

“He was such a dear man and will be missed 💔 our condolences to Debbie and Family . Gary / Kim Cochrane”


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