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McNEIL, Joan Marie (874)

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Birth

  • Born on June 05, 1941 in Windsor, Hants Co., NS

Death

  • Died on March 03, 2025 in Kentville, Kings Co., NS
  • Buried in Saint Croix Cemetery in Saint Croix, Hants Co., NS

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Notes

  • Obituary: Lowthers, Joan Marie (McNeil) Age 83, of Newport Station, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born June 5, 1941 in Windsor, Joan was a daughter of the late Aubrey and Alice (Manning) McNeil. Joan attended Windsor Academy Business School and later worked for 35 years for the Department of Highways. She was a devoted member of the St. Thomas Anglican Guild, proudly in charge of the egg sandwiches. Joan along with her late husband Fred and later their children operated Fred's Canteen. She loved spending time at farmers markets selling produce with her husband. Joan and Fred also spent many weekends taking in harness racing in the maritimes watching their own horses' races. She spent time knitting and many family members and friends were lucky to receive her creations as gifts. As a grandmother, Joan was very devoted to her grandchildren, always wanting to take in all their extracurricular activities, it brought her immense joy. Joan was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by her children, Doug (Karen), Inverness; Carol (Jack) Cochrane, Brooklyn; Joanne (Doug), Newport Station; Debbie (Peter) Francis, Sweets Corner; very special grandchildren, Sherri Lennie (Ryan); Leta, Drake, Lindsey Lowthers (Ben); Gregory Francis (Ryan); great grandchildren, Ezra, Phaedra, Maverick and Tucker; as well as very close friend, Shirley Ward. Besides her parents, Joan was predeceased by her husband, George Frederick "Fred" Lowthers; brother, David McNeil and sister, Patsy Sanford."
  • Occupation: Employee at NS Dept. of Highways

Sources

  • My Heritage: https://www.myheritage.com/profile-OYYV64TU2E45LXXN7V2GYHX5AXSOZAI-1027254/joan-marie-lowthers-born-mcneil#

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