Mary Margaret MacNeil Obituary

In loving memory of Mary Margaret MacNeil (Kitchener, Ontario), born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, who departed this world on September 13, 2025 at the age of 96. Mary Margaret leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Andrew Buist of Sydney, NS and Ann Myers of Kitchener; her child Terry; her sister Helen Buist; and her close friend Violet "Vi" Bateman.

She is survived by: her children, Joseph, Peggy Adams (Bob) and Francis; her siblings, June Tattrie, Melinda Lahey, Fred Buist, Andy Buist, Bob Buist and Gordon Buist; her brother-in-law James MacNeil "Nakie" (William MacNeil); and her uncle Earnie Buist. She is also survived by her many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 16th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Henry Walser Funeral Home Ltd. (507 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2B2A5). A prayer was held on Tuesday, September 16th 2025 from 6:45 PM to 7:00 PM at the Henry Walser Funeral Home (507 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2B2A5). A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, September 17th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church (56 Duke St W, Kitchener, ON N2H3W7). A burial was held on Wednesday, September 17th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the Woodland Cemetery (119 Arlington Blvd, Kitchener, ON N2A2G8).

As expressions of sympathy, and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Waterloo Wellington (https://alzheimer.ca) or the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). The family has chosen to send donations to Alzheimer Society- Waterloo WellingtonDonate Now (https://alzheimer.ca).