McNEIL o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2003-05-07 published
Mary CHAMBERS
McQUAY
In loving memory of Mary Chambers
McQUAY,
April 9, 1916 to May 3, 2003.
Mary McQuay, a resident of Mindemoya, died at her residence on
Saturday, May 3, 2003 at the age of 87 years. She was born in
Peterborough, daughter of the late George and Mabel
(FOLEY)
TURNBULL.
Mary graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1942 and worked in hospitals
in Kingston, where she met Jack
McQUAY, who was an intern at the same
hospital. They married in 1944, and lived in Kingston before moving
to Mindemoya in 1947. Jack began his medical practice in Mindemoya
and Mary assisted for many years running the office.
Mary had a warm, friendly manner and enjoyed socializing with her
many Friends. She will be remembered for her dedication to her
family and to her community. Mary participated in and supported many
community activities over the years. She was accomplished in sewing,
knitting and baking, and often contributed her home-made items to
bazaars and bake sales. She volunteered for the Red Cross, the
Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary, Meals on Wheels, and the ambulance
service. She enjoyed gardening, and participated in the Mindemoya
Horticultural Society flower shows in years past. She was active in
the local Women's Institute. An enthusiastic member of the Mindemoya
Curling Club, she continued curling until she was well into her 80s,
while in the summer she enjoyed golfing. She was an avid bridge
player in the local bridge club. She was a member of St. Francis of
Assisi Anglican Church, where she sang in the choir for many years,
and participated in the life of the parish through the Anglican
Church Women's group. Always interested in crafts, she created many
beautiful pieces in pottery and paper tole crafts.
Dearly loved and loving wife of Dr. Jack
McQUAY.
Loved mother of
Marilyn (husband Martin
CHILTON) of Kingston, Paul (fiancée Marion
CARROLL) of Fort McMurray, Alta, Janice
McQUAY of Toronto and
Mindemoya and Betty
McQUAY of Toronto. Also survived by Athena
McQUAY of Edmonton. Proud grandmother of Peter
McQUAY,
Jane
HOEKSTRA
(husband Terry,) Stephen
McQUAY and Jim
CHILTON and great
grandchildren Ethan, Sydney and Liam. Dear sister of Reta
CONRAN,
Gladys MITCHELL (husband Charlie,) Bruce
TURNBULL (wife
Alice,)
Norma
RAYCRAFT (husband Glen,) Billie
McNEIL and brother-in-law Earl
HARMAN.
Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by
sisters and brothers Marjorie
McLEOD,
Walter
(Bud)
TURNBULL, Ted
TURNBULL,
Gwen
HARMAN and sister-in-law and brothers-in-law Marie
TURNBULL, Alan
McLEOD, Harold
CONRAN and Gene
McNEIL.
Friends called the Saint Francis of Assisi Church in Mindemoya on
Monday, May 5, 2003. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 6,
2003 with Reverend Canon Bain Peever officiating. Interment in Mindemoya
Cemetery. Culgin Funeral Home
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McNEIL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-01-31 published
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Radio host brought Fresh Air
Friday, January 31, 2003, Page R15
Toronto -- One of Canada's best-loved radio voices has died.
Bill McNEIL, who was host of such Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
current-affairs shows as Fresh Air and Voice of the Pioneers,
has died at age 78.
A native of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Mr.
McNEIL got his start
as a reporter before switching over to the microphone.
A friend and former colleague, former Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
news anchor Knowlton
NASH, worked with Mr.
McNEIL on and off
over the years. Mr.
McNEIL, he said, never forgot his maritime
roots. "You could never get the Cape Breton part out of Bill."
Mr. McNEIL spent 42 years with the corporation. Along the way,
he also wrote six books, one of which was a popular compliation
of material from Voice of the Pioneers.
In the Centennial year of 1967, he drove across the country recording
conversations with Canadians. Many of the encounters were with
Canadians who remembered the early days of homesteading, gold
rushes and world wars and together they chronicled the lives
of pioneers at a time of dwindling numbers.
Mr. McNEIL retired in 1992, though not before his fans twice
filled Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall to hear his last shows.
He died of kidney failure on Wednesday.
Staff
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McNEIL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-11-12 published
MacNEIL, Lt.-Col. Robert Robertson, C.D., B.Sc. (Queen's,) B.Sc.
(Mil.)
Died in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, on Monday, November 10, 2003.
He was born in Little Harbour, Pictou County, Nova Scotia in
1919, the eldest
son of the late Frank H. and Margaret
ROBERTSON)
MacNEIL. He was a graduate of New Glasgow High School, Royal
Military College No. 2540 and Queen's University; an elder in
Little Harbour Presbyterian Church; a director of the Pictou
County Historical Society; former chairman of Pictou County Business
Opportunities Limited; and past president of St. Andrew's Society
of New Glasgow. He is survived by his wife, the former Isabelle
MacLEOD; daughters Susan and Meg; son-in-law Jim
BROWN; grand_sons
MacNeil and Woody; brother Donald (Mardy) of Little Harbour
nephews David, Graham, Bruce, Stanley and Murdo; niece Peggy.
He was predeceased by his brother Frank. Jr.
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McNEVIN o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2003-08-20 published
Alexander
Wallace "
Dusty"
MacNEVIN
The family of Alexander Wallace "Dusty"
MacNEVIN regretfully announce
his passing on August 11, 2003.
Born in Prince Edward Island 75 years ago, Dusty left school following grade 10
towards a career in light-weight boxing, in which he excelled for several years.
Ultimately, he shifted towards employment...a bit more promising...in
the field of telecommunications. He fell in love with the lovely
Mary SURETTE of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. They travelled together
raising their four children, Alan (Little Current, Ontario), Donald
(predeceased 1977), Sandra (Fresno, California) and David (Stoney
Plain, Alberta). Installation of Northern Telecom equipment brought
them to camps, cottages and villages and towns throughout Nova
Scotia, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec where they
settled and raised their family in Greenfield Park, Montreal.
Dusty's career progressed through the years, he quickly became an
encyclopaedia of telecommunication technology. In 1974 they ventured
off to Istanbul, Turkey for the first of several international
postings..his job title changing to "Project Manager" His spirit was
captured and he began his love with the Turkish people, culture and
magic. He guided and helped to create the communication system in
Turkey, gaining the respect, admiration and appreciation of many
Northern Telecom co-workers and the newly evolving Netush employees.
He was of the true pioneer spirit. A vast amount of
telecommunication history was celebrated with his knowledge and
expertise. After a brief return to work in Canada, Dusty followed
his heart, returned to Istanbul and founded a lovely retreat/home in
Datça. Cosmopolitan days were over. He happily, and with enormous
pride, created his own "Canadian Place" filling the yard with fig
trees, apricots and dates!
Dusty remarried a wonderful and beautiful lady, Tarlan, and they
completely enjoyed their new life together. Alexander Wallace never
once forgot or neglected his Canadian heritage, family and Friends,
encouraging their visits and sometimes paying their transport...to
come and stay in their Turkish homes. He also kept a close eye on
his children and grandchildren and lucked out having a wonderful step
daughter Emine and brand new grandchild! Two years ago, Dusty
survived a massive
CVA, fought long and hard to beat the deficits it
includes...and he won. Dusty was again, living at his home, enjoying
his marriage with Tarlan and experiencing the wonder of Istanbul when
he suddenly passed away.
You were an amazing, interesting and good man, Dusty. You will be missed.
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