James Bernard "Jim" MacNeil's obituary , Passed away on February 2, 2026 in Sydney, Nova Scotia

James Bernard "Jim" MacNeil

December 2, 1949 - February 2, 2026 (76 years old)

Sydney, Nova Scotia

James Bernard "Jim" MacNeil's obituary , Passed away on February 2, 2026 in Sydney, Nova Scotia

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Pier Community Funeral Home

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James Bernard "Jim" MacNeil

December 2, 1949 - February 2, 2026 (76 years old)

Sydney, Nova Scotia

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James Bernard MacNeil Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Bernard MacNeil (Sydney, Nova Scotia), who passed away at the age of 76, on February 2, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Bernard MacNeil to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Amos MacNeil and Tina MacNeil. He is survived by: his wife Margie (Peck); his children, Alanna MacIntyre (Brian) and Mike MacNeil (Erin); his grandchildren, Matthew, Cameron, Andrew MacIntyre, Sloane, Fallon and Keelin MacNeil; and his extended family, Helen MacPherson, Stuart (Leona), Billy (Joanne), Marion, David MacNeil, Loretta Hynes (George) and Diane. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's memory may be made to Diabetes Canada to support his granddaughters, Sloane and Keelin, who have been affected by this disease.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pier Community Funeral Home



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February 13, 2026

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“Margie, my sincere sympathy to you and all your family. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Jean Campbell”


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Feb 13

Visitation

Pier Community Funeral Home
1092 Victoria Rd, Sydney, NS B1N1L1

Sat

Feb 14

Funeral Mass

Holy Redeemer Church
1135 Victoria Rd, Sydney, NS B1N1L3

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